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Patrol

Texas Officers Rescue 2 People from Burning SUV

Body camera footage captured the moments officers worked to get the passengers out of the burning car, local firefighters still en route. In the video, the officers can be heard deliberating the different ways to rescue the passengers and getting the fire somewhat under control.

January 28, 2021

Patrol

TX Deputy Shot, Suspect in Custody After Manhunt

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the deputy was alert and conscious on the way to an area hospital. He's expected to survive after being shot multiple times, including in the hands, back and cheek.

January 27, 2021

Command

Fort Worth Appoints New Police Chief

“Chief (Neil) Noakes is the right leader, at the right time, for the Fort Worth Police Department and the City of Fort Worth,” Mayor Betsy Price said in a statement on Facebook.

January 27, 2021

Special Units

Houston Officer Charged with Murder Over Deadly Drug Raid

Prosecutors allege their investigation discovered that the indicted officers were part of a unit that falsified documentation about drug payments to confidential informants, routinely used false information to get search warrants, and lied in police reports.

January 26, 2021

Patrol

Houston Officer Resigns After Accusation of "Penetrating" Capitol

There is an investigation underway and Chief Art Acevedo said he is “highly confident” [the officer] will be facing federal charges. He is now on administrative leave

January 14, 2021

Patrol

3 Off-Duty Deputies Wounded in Houston Nightclub Shooting

The shooting was reported about 2:20 a.m. at Set Nightclub. According to officials, the three deputies were working additional jobs when they were shot.

January 4, 2021

Patrol

TX Sergeant Dies in Motorcycle Accident After Funeral Escort Duty

Sgt. Bruce Watson, a 20-year department veteran, was off duty but in uniform and riding his patrol motorcycle when he was involved in a crash with an SUV. He had just completed a funeral escort and was driving home.

January 4, 2021

Patrol

TX Firefighter Suspended for Mooning Police Helicopter

The incident took place April 29 while the firefighter was on-duty and in full uniform. Pictures were taken and later distributed to other people, suspension records show.

December 31, 2020

Command

New Dallas Chief Touts Crime Reduction as a Top Goal

Chief Eddie Garcia, 50, said he felt the statistics and perception of crime in the city went hand in hand — and that both had to go in the opposite direction. He said he felt residents can judge whether his plans are successful by their perceptions of crime in the city, how present officers are and their collaborations with the community.

December 30, 2020

Command

Dallas Names New Police Chief

Retired San Jose, California Police Chief Eddie Garcia has been named the new head of police in Dallas to replace Chief Renee Hall, the city announced.

December 24, 2020

Patrol

Marine Veteran Who Lost Legs to IED in Iraq Becomes Ft. Worth Officer

Zach Briseno, 35, who was born and raised in Fort Worth, enlisted in the Marine Corps right after high school.

December 14, 2020

Patrol

TX Governor Considering Plan to Use State Troopers to Patrol Central Austin

Abbott floated the idea during a campaign tele-town hall Wednesday while discussing his push to punish cities that "defund the police" during the upcoming legislative session, which begins in January.

December 4, 2020