…or not we need them here in the city of Dallas. We absolutely need them. The question is can we make them better?” said Police Chief Eddie Garcia, speaking with…
VIDEO: Stolen U-Haul Chase Ends in Shootout
…driver of the truck allegedly intentionally rammed the police vehicle and took off, according to Police Chief Eddie Garcia. The force of the crash pushed the undercover surveillance vehicle into…
Dallas Police Staff Member Shot in Arm
…another staff member. Nonetheless, an internal DPD memo obtained by the DMN indicates that Dallas Police Chief Eddie García promptly reminded the department that safety protocols must be followed to…
Cocaine-Filled Cheese Wheels Seized at Border
…house that they hit with weapons and drugs, there are aggravated assaults and murders that were stopped because of that,” Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told WFAA. It is currently…
VIDEO: Dallas Honors Boy Killed 50 Years Ago
…Rodriguez was fatally shot by a Dallas police officer 50 years ago. Police Chief Eddie Garcia gave Santos’ family an official apology in 2021, and the following year a 6-foot…
Dallas Earns ‘Smart City’ Award
…reporting, emergency vehicles dispatch capabilities, and more. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia explained to The Dallas Express, “It’s definitely hampered us, there’s no question about it.” At the time of…
Library Systems Back Up Post-Cyberattack
…Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia explained to The Dallas Express, “It’s definitely hampered us, there’s no question about it.” At the time of publication, the City still has apparently not…
Couple Who Helped Catch Suspected Kidnapper Denied Reward
…tip using one of those methods, the suspected kidnapper would still be on the loose. All hope is not lost, as Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia suggested in a statement…
City Crime Data Still Down, Murders Still Up
…Eddie Garcia previously told The Dallas Express that the department’s efforts at suppressing violent crime have been undermined by a lack of up-to-date geographic crime data, which the department had…
Dallas Cop Receives Honor 25 Years After Death
…said Police Chief Eddie Garcia at the memorial on Thursday. Kim Black, Standridge’s daughter, said that her father lamented being unable to continue his service. “I know how much my…
Juvenile Detention Center Allegedly Fosters Crime
…of armed robberies that took place throughout that month, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. “They graduate into this type of crime,” said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, per…
No Trials in Dallas for Two Days in a Row
…of City Manager T.C. Broadnax more than two months after the alleged ransomware attack occurred. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia previously told The Dallas Express that the lack of reliable…
Under-Staffed DPD May Face IA Shortfall
…via the Dallas Observer. Still, at a May meeting of the police oversight board attended by The Dallas Express, DPD Police Chief Eddie Garcia said, “Regardless of outside noise, if…
Dallas Police Officer Fired for Off-Duty Incident
A Dallas police officer has been fired over an off-duty misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Police Chief Eddie Garcia terminated Officer Javier Granados, completing a disciplinary process that lasted eight months….
Broadnax's Crime Data Problems Persist
…the City’s computer systems. According to Police Chief Eddie Garcia, the lack of reliable and up-to-date crime data has forced the Dallas Police Department to rely on old statistics to…
New Violent Crime Unit Launches Raids
…individuals that we are targeting,” Aranda claimed, according to WFAA. DPD Police Chief Eddie Garcia argued that pursuing criminals engaged in drug trafficking and gang activity will directly impact Dallas’…
Dallas Police Officer Collapses and Dies
…that he spent with the time with us serving,” said DPD Police Chief Eddie Garcia, per NBC 5. Although unconfirmed by authorities, the heat could have contributed to the death….
VIDEO: Garcia Addresses Holiday Weekend Shootings
…Three people died in the shooting, which occurred in the Horne Street area of the Como neighborhood. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia sat down with WFAA to discuss the incident…
Vanity Plate Mix-Up Causes Headache for Owner
…during the first four months of 2023. Police Chief Eddie Garcia has noted that DPD is suffering a severe staffing shortage, needing hundreds more officers to effectively police the city….
Local Police Thwart Murder-Suicide Attempt
…statistics for that the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is willing to stand by. DPD has been suffering from a staffing shortage, with DPD Police Chief Eddie Garcia saying the department…