Keeping Dallas Safe: DPD Task Force Update
The Dallas Police Department Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) began its enforcement operations in March of 2016 with the goal to […]
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Dallas Fire-Rescue to Open New Replacement Fire Station
The Grand Opening Ceremony for Dallas Fire-Rescue Station #6 will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at
Implementation of loose dog recommendations presented to Council Committee
Dallas Police Department Deputy Chief Robert Sherwin recently briefed the City Council’s Quality of Life and Environment Committee on implementation
City Manager announces Dallas Animal Services reorganization
As requested at the City Council briefing meeting on August 30, 2016, staff is preparing an implementation plan for the
DPD to hold first recruiting event since July 7 police ambush
Dallas Police Department is holding their first recruitment event since the July 7 ambush on our officers. The City of
Office of Emergency Management to Host Third Annual Preparedness Fair
In honor of National Preparedness Month in September, the 2016 Emergency Preparedness Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24
Illegal dumping arrests increase in August
In August, the Environmental Crimes Unit made 22 new arrests for illegal dumping offenses, compared to 10 in July. There
Trauma Kit initiative begins second phase of implementation
Life-saving trauma kits will soon be available in most city facilities, including police sub-stations, recreation centers and at Dallas City
Portions of Sam Rayburn Tollway to close this weekend
All main lanes of southwest-bound Sam Rayburn Tollway between Interstate 35E and MacArthur Boulevard will be closed continuously from 9
Keeping Dallas Safe: Task Force Update
The Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) began its enforcement operations in March of 2016 with the goal to sharply decrease
City Manager announces Interim Police Chief appointment
Assistant Chief David Pughes will serve as Interim Police Chief, replacing Chief David Brown, who announced his retirement, effective Oct.
Consultant report recommends measures to address loose dog problem in south Dallas
A report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), hired by the City to address its loose dog problem, has recommended