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Jul 1 2016

Have A Safe Fourth of July – Don’t Drink and Drive

Monday is America’s birthday and like any other birthday, this is a celebratory time.  This weekend there will be various activities and festivities, and while we want you to enjoy this weekend with your friends and family; we ask that if you indulge in alcoholic beverages, do not operate a vehicle.  This weekend is one of the deadliest weekends for accidents regarding drinking and driving, so we ask that if you drink, be careful and designate a sober driver.  The Dallas Police Department will conduct a No-Refusal DWI Initiative for the Independence Day holiday weekend, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, July 1st, and concluding on Tuesday, July 5th , 2016 at 6 a.m.

There are several things to do this weekend; drinking and driving should not be one of them.  Happy Fourth of July. 

DB

Jun 28 2016

Have A Safe Fourth of July

The Dallas Police Department would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. Each year, injuries and property damages are caused by the improper use and handling of illegal fireworks. Therefore, we encourage you to stay safe and leave the fireworks to the professionals and refrain from shooting firearms in the air.

 

 

Jun 26 2016

Information Needed Regarding Murder Investigation

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The victim has been identified as, Derrick Little, B/M 49-years-old.

Original: June 24, 2016 1:35 PM

The Dallas Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding a murder.

On June 24, 2016, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for police in the 2600 block of Meyers Street. Upon arrival officers found a Black male, possibly in his 40’s shot. Dallas Fire Rescue transported the victim, who has not been identified at this time, to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Anyone with information about this murder is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department Homicide Unit at (214) 671-3661. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information called into Crime Stoppers that leads to the arrest and indictment for this felony offense and other felony offenses.

Jun 24 2016

Keeping Dallas Safe: Task Force Update for the Week of June 17 – 23

The Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) began its enforcement operations in March of 2016 with the goal to sharply decrease offenses in targeted areas by providing a strong officer presence. On March 23, 2016, the Property Crime Task Force (PCTF) was created to address the rising property crime offenses that impact Dallas neighborhoods. In April of 2016, the Narcotics Division’s Drug House Task Force (DHTF) began its enforcement operations to address citizen complaints regarding drug sales in their communities. 

As of June 2016, the overall violent crime rate in the city has been cut down from 29.9% to 9.61%. Below is the activity for the task forces for the week of June 17 to June 23: 

Violent Crime Task Force

  • Arrests: 24
  • Calls for Service: 200
  • Guns Seized: 5
  • Drugs Seized: 22 Grams

Property Crime Task Force

  • Arrests:25
  • Calls for Service: 107
  • Stolen Vehicles Recovered: 3
  • Drugs Seized: 174.5 grams

Drug House Task Force

  • Complaints Investigated: 118
  • Complaints Closed: 71
  • Felony Arrests: 2
  • Drugs Seized: < 13 kilos 

Foot Patrols

  • Number of Officers: 114
Jun 3 2016

DPD’s Pets of the Week – Duke and Boots

DPD’s Pet of the Week is Duke A941146. Duke is a nine year old yellow lab mix. He has been in the care of Dallas Animal Services since May 28, 2016.  He is neutered, spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. This month the senior dog adoption fee is $43.00. Duke (4)

This week’s cat is Boots! Boots is a 6 month old orange tabby. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and can go home on the day of adoption.  He has been in the care of Dallas Animal Services since May 20, 2016. The ID number for Boots is is  A939886. Boots can be adopted this month for  the $10.00! 

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Let’s help find Duke and Boots a furrever home. You can meet them both at the Dallas Animal Services’ main location, 1818 N. Westmoreland, 75212, where they are available for adoption. The hours are from 11 am to 6:30 pm, Monday-Saturday and 12 noon until 5 pm on Sunday. Pictured with Duke and Boots is Sergeant Kris Kelly who is currently assigned to the Internal Affairs Division.

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May 28 2016

A Message from The Chief

“As Chief, one of my greatest worries is the physical and emotional well-being of officers as they put their lives on the line every day to protect the citizens of Dallas. We encourage and support all of our officers who seek out services offered to maintain their physical, emotional, and spiritual health regardless of their religious affiliation.”

On April 17, 2016, First Baptist Dallas held a Back the Blue Event to show support for officers and offered free services to officers and their families.

There is no agreement or relationship between the Dallas Police Department and First Baptist Dallas to provide services to officers.

 

May 27 2016

Southwest Division Detectives Carry The Load on Behalf of The Department

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On April 15, 2016, Detective Marilyn Edwards #8189 was notified that the department would not have an official team to represent in the Carry The Load event for this year.  Carry the Load is dear to the heart of Detective Edwards for personal reasons.  Detective Edwards is an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran who was called to active duty by the President of the United States in 2005, where she served on an air base in Balad, Iraq.  Therefore, Edwards knows what it is like to serve in a combat zone and had to see comrades that did not come back home alive.  Edwards also walked the halls of the Dallas Police Department Academy and saw the pictures and names of the officers that paid the ultimate sacrifice.  When notified that there would not be a team to represent the department this year, Edwards asked her partner, Detective Ira Carter #8420 if he would be willing to help create a fundraiser to support this important cause. Detective Carter, also a military veteran, agreed that they should support the cause in some kind of way. The duo only had a little over a month to come up with a fundraiser.  After putting their heads together, it was decided that they would try to raise funds selling t-shirts to help reach their goals.   “We wanted a t-shirt that represented our love for the department as well as for the military,” said Detective Carter, who came up with the design for the t-shirts and used a personal contact to assist with the manufacturing.  Initially, the goal was to raise at least $1000.00.

Officers Ransom Funches #6960 and Larry Moody #9291, assisted and sold prepaid orders for t-shirts. Detective Edwards boasted, “I’m proud to announce that on May 26, 2016, a donation of approximately $2000.00 in fund raiser money was donated to Carry the Load on behalf of the Dallas Police Department.” These funds will be used to support the families of law enforcement, military, and fire rescue personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice.  “There is no ulterior motive, we support this cause because we believe it is the right thing to do,” Edwards explained. As veterans of the police department as well as military, we will never forget the sacrifices of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Carry the Load asks the question, “Whose load are you carrying?”…..We respond for all of the law enforcement officers that paid the ultimate sacrifice, “He is my brother, he is not heavy.” Detective Carter and Edwards will be participating in the event as Load Carriers.

As Load Carriers Edwards and Carter hope to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day. In their own words, “We would like to honor those that paid the ultimate sacrifice by not just having another day off or a barbecue.” Very noble and thoughtful, glad you are here to Carry The Load.

DB

May 20 2016

2016 Dallas Police Memorial Service Highlights

Below is a video highlighting the 2016 Dallas Police Memorial Service honoring all Dallas police officers who have given their lives while serving the city of Dallas.  The ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 12:00 pm.

 

DB

May 19 2016

Traffic Alert and Lane Closures

Upcoming Closures:

  • The eastbound I-30 exit to Lamar Street (Exit 45B) will be closed continuously beginning Friday, May 20 at 9 p.m. The closure will last until Fall 2016. All traffic may take the exit to Cadiz/Griffin streets (next available exit) to access Lamar. View map below for detour

Traffic 1

The northbound I-35E direct connector to eastbound I-30 will be closed overnight starting Saturday, May 21 from 11 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 22. Traffic will be detoured to take the exit to Woodall Rodgers Freeway, and head east toward southbound U.S. 75/I-45 to access eastbound I-30. View map below for detour.

Traffic 2

Continuing Closures:

  • The new southbound I-35E exit to westbound I-30 is now open on the right side of the main lanes. The old left exit is permanently closed. Traffic is advised to remain in the right lane along southbound I-35E after Woodall Rodgers, following new signage to westbound I-30. View Video.
  • The westbound I-30 Riverfront Boulevard on-ramp is now open.
  • From westbound I-30, traffic will use Exit 46A (on the righthand side) to access BOTH northbound and southbound I-35E. Traffic should remain in the two right lanes prior to Ervay Street and follow posted signs. View Video.

The new northbound I-35E off-ramp to Reunion Boulevard is now open. This new exit ramp is on theright side for northbound I-35E traffic. NOTE: Drivers coming from westbound I-30 will still continue to use the current left exit to Reunion Boulevard

  • The southbound I-35E off-ramp to Riverfront Boulevard is now open.

The Sylvan Avenue off-ramp is now open and exit 43B “Frontage Road” ramp is closed on the westbound I-30 frontage road.

Closures are subject to change due to weather or  other unforeseen circumstances. View map.

DB

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May 18 2016

Dallas Police Memorial 2016

The Dallas Police Memorial wall is a tribute to honor the fallen officers of the Dallas Police Department who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.  Unveiled in May of 2001, this magnificent landmark was commissioned by the Dallas Police Foundation and maintained through an endowment.  The memorial occupies a prominent site on parkland adjacent to City Hall in downtown Dallas.  The upper portion of the structure was designed to allow sunlight to stream through the steel plates on the underside, which bear the badge numbers of the fallen officers.  This allows the sun to shine through and project them onto the asphalt paving below. 

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Today’s ceremony marks the 15th Anniversary at the Dallas Police Memorial site. This ceremony is to preserve the memories of the 80 officers who laid down their lives for the citizens of Dallas. It is also to pay respect to the families who also gave so much. Their memories and sacrifices will never be forgotten.

In recognizing our fallen comrades, we also honor the past and present men and women of the department who have worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment for the citizens of Dallas.