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As warmer months bring more motorcycles to our roads, the Dallas Police Department Traffic Division urges riders to stay safe. Together, we can prevent tragedy. Ride smart. Drive alert. Everyone gets home safe.
The Dallas Police Department continues to investigate the 2020 murder of 28-year-old Rickey Forward. On July 26, 2020, Mr. Forward was shot and killed outside an apartment complex in the 4400 block of south Lancaster Road. More info, and how to help: wp.me/p43x0e-iww
On July 24, 1984, Reserve Officer James Taylor, #R7868 was killed in a helicopter accident near the intersection of South Hall Street and Canton Street. Member of The Texas National Guard, with the Dallas Police Department for 14 years, survived by his wife and two sons.
On July 24, 1984, Lieutenant Robert Cormier, #1599 was killed in a helicopter accident near the intersection of South Hall Street and Canton Street. U.S Air Force veteran, he served with the Dallas Police Department 25 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Quick action and solid teamwork led to an arrest and the seizure of handguns, ammunition, body armor, and more! Check out the story below… wp.me/p43x0e-ivN
Fighting crime is a constant effort, but the numbers speak for themselves: in the Central Business District area, year-to-date, crime is down 25% - including a 23% drop in violent crime. Well done, CBD officers!
Central Business District officers are working hard to keep the CBD area safe for our neighbors and downtown workers. Overall crime in CBD is down 25% - year-to-date! Thank you to the CBD officers and downtown stakeholders who make a difference every day!
On July 21, 2018, Senior Corporal Jamie Givens, #5484, was killed by a drunk driver during the funeral procession for another Dallas police officer. Corporal Givens served with the Dallas Police Department for 32 years. #EndOfWatch
Officer Thomas Lee Harris, #4641, 37, died July 20, 1985, from injuries sustained during a crash nine days prior. Officer Harris was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He had served with the Dallas Police Department for three years. #EndOfWatch
Working off a tip from @TxDPS, our PNI Task Force and Southeast Patrol officers busted a drug trafficker and took drugs off the streets of Dallas: wp.me/p43x0e-ivg
Two armed suspects robbed three stores at gunpoint in under an hour. Minutes after the third robbery, officers located and arrested them. wp.me/p43x0e-ivc
