…son is now thriving. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told council members the department is still trying to determine what to do when the city receives abortion-related reports not connected…
Man Fatally Shot by Dallas Police
…Hospital Dallas, where he died the following day. During a press conference, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia revealed Dail was a convicted felon who should not have been in possession…
By Mary Dada | Aug 7, 2022
Added Charge Postpones Dallas Murder Suspect's Release
…of Francisco Villanueva but was also charged with shooting a 3-year-old girl in the head during a traffic altercation and several other crimes. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia expressed frustration…
VIDEO: Autopsy Reveals Drugs Caused Death of Detained Woman
…for the family,” she said, “but I know it may not feel like it’s enough.” Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia and president of the Dallas Fire Fighters Association Jim McDade…
By Mary Dada | Aug 3, 2022
Semiconductor Chip Shortage Sidelines Dallas Squad Cars
…Eddie Garcia explained that they are waiting for chips “like a lot of other car manufacturers.” As for the police department, he said, “We’re no different than the other consumer.”…
Man Dies After Medical Emergency in County Jail
…finger pointing is difficult for me to comprehend,” Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said in a written statement that asks for the facts surrounding the incident to be considered carefully….
Dallas Love Field Shooting Suspect Has Criminal History
…allowed to own a firearm, according to Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia. Investigators are therefore trying to determine how she obtained the gun. Odufuwa’s encounter with law enforcement was not…
Woman Opens Fire at Dallas Love Field Airport
…came out shooting, targeting the ceiling, according to Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia. Officers confronted the Odufuwa inside the airport, shooting her in the lower extremities. She was transported to…
Dallas Mayor Announces Initiatives Trying to Combat Rising Crime
…stressors in “high-risk and under-resourced” neighborhoods. The mayor’s third initiative supports taxpayer funding of the Dallas Police Department’s focused-deterrence program, part of Police Chief Eddie Garcia’s plan to reduce violent…
Dallas Officers Remembered Six Years After Ambush
…Department, according to Police Chief Eddie Garcia. He said, “Those five officers were truly unafraid. They went face to face against pure evil, risking their lives to keep our city…
Zero Deaths From Gun Violence in Dallas Over Fourth of July Weekend
…and four deaths due to gun violence over the holiday weekend. However, this year, WFAA reports that Police Chief Eddie Garcia said no lives were lost to gunfire this weekend….
By Mary Dada | Jul 8, 2022
Opinion: Dallas is Losing its Police Officers
…Chief Eddie Garcia attended the Dallas City Council meeting on June 15th where he told the councilmembers that 27% of the force has the years of service they need to…
By Stephen Moitz | Jul 7, 2022
Dallas City Council Passes New Event Safety Ordinance
…supervisor but had left about 30 minutes before the shooting because they had finished their shift. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said that after review, the officers should not have…
DPD Could Lose 27% of Force to Retirement
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told the city council on Wednesday that over a quarter of his force is eligible to retire this year. As of today, 871 officers are…
By Matt Farrell | Jun 21, 2022
Dallas Councilwoman Arnold's District 4 is Top 5 For Crime
…Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia met with community members in South Oak Cliff about improving public safety in District 4, The Dallas Express reports. Charles Martin, the senior pastor at…
Dallas PD Response Times Reportedly Getting Longer
…for the highest priority crimes, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told the city council last week. “It is disheartening for the community,” Dallas PD Police Chief Garcia stated. In his…
City Manager's Performance Review Postponed
…on for some time.” Additionally, after harsh criticism of his previous choice for Police Chief, U. Renee Hall, Broadnax hired popular Police Chief Eddie Garcia. And during the unexpected COVID-19…
Opinion: Deep Ellum is Deep in Crime
…money for increased security. Either way, Deep Ellum as a community loses and so do these business owners. As the violence raged on, Police Chief Eddie García stood up and…
By Stephen Moitz | Jun 9, 2022
Dallas Police Chief Meets With District 4 Community After Teen's Murder
Days after a shooting that killed a teenager, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia met with community members in South Oak Cliff about improving public safety. Concerns brought by the community…
Local District Starts Summer School With Focus on Security
…well,” he added. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia recently met with members of the East Dallas community to discuss what the department is doing to address school and public safety….
By Amy Jones | Jun 7, 2022