With 28 percent of calls tied to general questions or misdirected requests, officials say automation could reduce strain and improve response times.
The closure of the department’s DEI office and cuts to federal diversity programs could stall hiring progress for years.
Invoking the 1973 Home Rule Act, the president put MPD under federal control, activated National Guard troops and vowed to “take our capital back.”
Officers report clearer records, better training and more accountability, though budget and privacy questions remain.
With killings down by more than half from the 2021 peak, officials say progress is real but fragile, and deep-seated social issues remain unresolved.
A month after she was sworn in, Cara Spencer had to deal with a devastating tornado.
They raise issues of fairness, and critics claim they’re only about revenue. More speed and red-light cameras, however, would prevent a lot of deaths and injuries.
A new report shows homicides fell 17 percent in early 2025, but experts caution the trend is concentrated in a few major cities and not yet clearly linked to specific policy changes.
The state’s first drone-as-first-responder program gives police near-instant visual access to emergency scenes.
We need competent responders every hour of the day, every day of the week. But we often don’t have them.
Drones had been limited to dangerous situations but now will be used for routine calls.
Dallas police have lost the faith of the public but turning things around will take time, says new Chief Daniel Comeaux. His emphasis will be on reforming internal affairs, stepping up use of drones and a heavy focus on recruiting.
The alleged shooter’s ability to pose as a police officer in Saturday’s killing of a state legislator has sparked fears about copycats.
A bill would direct a majority of funds in the state’s tax rebate program to an account that would generate interest for efforts to combat wildfires.
A majority of departments rely on volunteer help but the number of people willing to devote time has dropped substantially over the past decade.
The office, established just six months ago, had asked for a 40 percent funding increase but came away with its budget cut by 20 percent.
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