Dallas Police Department
Coverage of Dallas Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Dallas police ambush 10-year anniversary tributes honor fallen officers
Dallas marks the 10th anniversary of the July 7, 2016, downtown ambush with tributes for five fallen Dallas Police Department and Dallas Area Rapid Transit officers killed in the attack.
- Firefighters, police pull young woman from sewage-filled ravine after days trapped in 104-degree heat
A young woman was rescued after being trapped for days in a sewage-filled ravine in Texas during 104-degree heat. Dallas Police and Fire-Rescue collaborated to navigate treacherous terrain and extract her, leading to her hospitalization for dehydration and injuries.
- Egyptian coach smooths over issues with Dallas police
Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan stated there are no ongoing issues with the Dallas Police Department following an altercation between an officer and his brother, team manager Ibrahim Hassan at the team's Dallas hotel. The police responded to a request from hotel security regarding unauthorized access. The Hassan twins are former players for Al-Ahly and Egypt's 1990 World Cup team.
- Egypt team staffer in altercation with Dallas police
An Egyptian team staffer was involved in a verbal and physical altercation with a Dallas police officer at the Westin Hotel. The Dallas Police Department stated the incident occurred when officers responded to a hotel security request about an individual without event credentials, and the situation was resolved on scene.
- Dallas police searching for suspects after 1 person shot in South Oak Cliff
Dallas police are searching for two men following a shooting in South Oak Cliff. The incident occurred outside an apartment complex on Thursday night, resulting in one person being shot.
- DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty
The Dallas Police Department has relaxed its dress code policy, allowing officers to wear baseball caps, display visible hand and finger tattoos, and wear specific nose studs while on duty. The change was authorized immediately and focuses on modifying appearance-related restrictions.
- Handcuffed suspect allegedly slips restraints, steals Dallas police cruiser with officer trapped in back seat
A handcuffed suspect, Stacey Huffman, allegedly escaped restraints during transport in a Dallas police cruiser, stole the vehicle while an officer was in the back seat, and fled before jumping from the moving car. The officer attempted to stop Huffman using a Taser and gunfire but failed until Huffman exited the vehicle, after which control was regained. Both were hospitalized.
- Dallas officer injured after suspect takes control of squad car
A Dallas police officer was injured when a suspect took control of a squad car during an arrest transport on May 30. The officer regained control, the suspect jumped onto a freeway, and both were hospitalized. The officer sustained minor injuries, while the suspect's condition remains unclear.
- Two killed in shooting at Dallas-area shopping center, suspect in custody
A shooting at a Dallas-area shopping center resulted in two fatalities, and the suspect is currently in police custody. The incident occurred recently, with authorities providing an update on Tuesday. The shooting is under investigation.
- Dallas Police Department throws retirement party for K-9 after he and his officer were shot
The Dallas Police Department held a retirement party for a K-9 dog after he and his officer, Corporal Scott Jay, were shot during a dangerous incident. The event honored the K-9's service despite the traumatic experience.