Study: Fort Worth Police Department Needs More Than 300 Officers In Next Decade
One recommendation is to hire 35 sworn officers, mostly patrol officers, each year, along with ten civilians to work with the department.
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One recommendation is to hire 35 sworn officers, mostly patrol officers, each year, along with ten civilians to work with the department.
The group, Feed A Hero, prepared food and packed their cars with warm meals Christmas morning and drove across the Metroplex to deliver lunch to about 4,500 police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
The Irving Police Department is training nearly two dozen officers to be drone pilots, in an effort to have the aircraft available for use around the clock.
Hundreds of officers have left the department during the past several years and the agency hasn't been able to keep pace with hiring new officers.
Texas high school students will soon be required to take a class to learn how to interact with police officers.
Dallas City Council is debating how much more they can pay city police officers and firefighters - and whether they can lower property tax rates.
Dash-cam video shared on social media by the Fort Worth Police Department shows officers talking a suicidal woman off the ledge of an overpass.
Dallas Police officers say they have a new weapon in their battle for police and fire raises... new salary comparisons.
A North Texas police department is putting officers' pictures on trading cards and hoping people will get to know the men and women behind the badge.
Irving Police Chief Jeff Spivey said the change in policy also reflects modern day societal norms that no longer consider tattoos to be taboo.
In lieu of the popular "Lip Sync Challenge", a local department chose the #DashCameraBlooperChallenge instead.
The city of Dallas continues to lose police officers and firefighters to other North Texas cities that pay more.
Mansfield ISD is looking at some traditional and non-traditional methods to keep students safe in the event of a school shooting and more importantly, trying to prevent one all together.
A pilot program creates three-person teams made up of a police officer, a paramedic and health specialist from Parkland Hospital.
National Police Week continued Wednesday with a special march in downtown Dallas. Former or current police officers, family, friends and citizens joined members of the Dallas Police Department in the march.
Paul Adams says he founded the company to fill a specific need for children, the elderly and anyone who wants the added security of a driver you can trust.
State Representative Pat Fallon, (R-Little Elm), filed HB 2524 on Tuesday. It would provide a property tax exemption to spouses of first responders killed in the line of duty.
The law enforcement careers of 16 now-former Arlington police officers are over. All of the officers were facing criminal charges related to falsely reporting traffic stops.
President Donald Trump issued a trio of executive orders Thursday aimed at reducing crime and drug trafficking, and protecting police officers.
Two explosions hit Saturday night outside a major soccer stadium in Istanbul, after fans had gone home.
Located just southeast of downtown Fort Worth, Wild Acre Brewing Co. will raise a glass or two along with funds for the city's police department this weekend.
Dallas police officers salaries are once again at the center of debate. Dallas Police Chief David Brown will be talking with the City Council later today about the issue.
Hundreds of first-responders marched from Dallas Police Association headquarters to Dallas City Hall this morning. The group attended a City Council meeting where they silently demanded a pay raise.
Weeks after five officers where killed after being ambushed by a shooter in Downtown Dallas, some police departments in North Texas are training their officers to help prepare for a similar attack.
More than a dozen country artists performed at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth Wednesday to a crowd of thousands, raising money for the families of Dallas officers killed and wounded in this month's ambush attack.
Classes start in FWISD on August 10.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
The governor of Texas is targeting hospitals and providers to put a stop to so-called "birth tourism" schemes.
It's one thing to have blood, semen or saliva and a potential suspect identified against whom to compare it. A DNA test would simply show whether it's a match or not.
Classes start in FWISD on August 10.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
The governor of Texas is targeting hospitals and providers to put a stop to so-called "birth tourism" schemes.
It's one thing to have blood, semen or saliva and a potential suspect identified against whom to compare it. A DNA test would simply show whether it's a match or not.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
Almost 100 American service members have been injured in strikes on bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials said.
Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's term in the Senate, said she will seek a full term for the South Carolina seat her brother held for more than two decades.
The senators pushed ICE for details on how new agents are vetted and demanded body cameras be rolled out.
The new Air Force One "has a lot of capability, but as I understand it, in about a month or so, they're going to send it to have it be maxed out," President Trump said Sunday.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Kumar Rocker pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in his last 10 games, Brandon Nimmo homered among his four hits and the Texas Rangers routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0.
As Spain's World Cup champs took to the stage with their trophy, President Trump joined them in their moment of glory.
Bueckers hit a 3-pointer that capped a 14-5 spurt and gave the Wings an eight-point lead with 9:12 left in the game.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
