Tampa police officers 'ambushed' early Saturday, chief says
The chief of the Tampa Police Department says his officers were "ambushed" early Saturday morning.
Tampa mayor outlines changes to police department policy
We’ve all seen the daily protests and the passionate calls for change and so has Tampa's mayor.
'Morale is in the gutter:' Protests, accusations taking toll on law enforcement
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan puts it bluntly while talking about the state of morale within his agency. “It’s a bit of a dumpster fire."
Bay Area law enforcement make small changes, reinforce existing policies on use-of-force
The Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg police departments say their policies are sufficient but are reminding officers of the rules. Sarasota PD banned choke-holds. But for the most part, Bay Area law enforcement are only making small changes in response to big outcry for reform.
Tampa Police Department to adopt '8 can't wait' initiative after week of clashes with protesters
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she is listening to victims of racial injustice and she stands with them.
Elected black officials of Hillsborough County call for review of Tampa PD use of force
The Tampa Police Department pushed back Thursday on accusations that officers used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters as a letter from Hillsborough County's black elected officials called for answers from TPD on its use of force practices, especially during local protests in response to George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Demonstrations strike solemn tone in Tampa Wednesday night
Protesters were back on the streets in Tampa after Tuesday night turned unruly, leading to multiple arrests.
Tampa PD chief says he will be 'shocked' if Minneapolis officers not charged
The video of George Floyd on the ground, with an officer's knee on the back of his neck for over seven minutes, and him screaming for his mother Is enough to make a nearly 30-year officer cringe.
Tampa police officers line up to thank Tampa General Hospital workers
The Tampa Police Department sent some of the city's finest to greet Tampa General Hospital employees Thursday evening.
First responders: Help us help you by being honest about possible COVID-19 symptoms
Of all the changes Americans have made to their daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the changes for first responders might be some of the most notable.
COVID-19 has changed the way first responders respond to calls
While government leaders are urging people to stay home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, there are others who don't have the option of working from home: first responders.
Tampa officer returns from Middle East deployment, receives promotion to lieutenant
He’s the first Tampa police officer in department history to be promoted while deployed with the military.
TPD officer serving in Iraq promoted to lieutenant via Skype
A Tampa police officer currently on deployment with the U.S. Army in Iraq received an honor back at home Monday: A big promotion.