Public Safety

Dallas Police Department iWatch program fosters community partnerships
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) is leveraging technology to enhance information sharing and partnerships between community members and its officers. …

DPD Officers Honored for Saving 4-year-old’s Life
To four Dallas Police Department (DPD) officers, Saturday, August 22, 2015, was simply another day at work. That is until …

Dallas Fire-Rescue stories of bravery and sacrifice: Vincent Davis
Vincent Davis managed to fit as much accomplishment, service and life into 43 years as anyone could possibly imagine. A …

Dallas Cooling Stations Help Residents “Beat the Heat”
During an extended heat advisory, temperatures can range between 98 and 105 with heat indexes of 105 – 109. With temperatures …

As kids head back to school, remember these important safety tips
Monday August 24 is the first day of school for approximately 160,000 Dallas Independent School District (DISD) students. And while …

Dallas Fire-Rescue stories of bravery and sacrifice: Dale Wayne Rhine
A beautiful and expansive 4,500 square foot home now occupies 835 Misty Glen Lane in Oak Cliff. The surrounding neighborhood …

Texas National Guard again teams with the City to demolish house; The effort is part of the Guard’s “Operation Crackdown” Program
One of nearly 30 abandoned structures, many connected with illegal activity, will be demolished by the Texas National Guard, as …

DPD honors its own for outstanding service, conduct and valor
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) honored a few of its own with recognition for service, meritorious conduct and valor in …

City of Dallas reports second human West Nile Virus case
Dallas County Health and Human Services announced the second human West Nile Virus (WNV) case in the City of Dallas …

Dallas Fire-Rescue looking for family members of fallen firefighters
Since its creation in 1872, Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) has lost 70 firefighters in the line of duty. Those 70 brave …