Tampa police to change procedures based on community task force recommendations
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.
Defense's request denied for body camera footage from shooting at Tampa officer's home
In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.
In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.
TPD chief: Officer who pulled over gunman on shooting spree exemplifies 'guardian of the city'
After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.
After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.
Officer, several others injured during suspected shooting spree across Hillsborough County, Tampa, I-275
A 40-minute shooting spree ended with a Tampa police officer being injured and a suspect being taken into custody, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A 40-minute shooting spree ended with a Tampa police officer being injured and a suspect being taken into custody, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Soldier receives threats after TPD releases video from traffic stop revealing personal information, ACLU says
Back in June, a Tampa police officer pulled over a car that had been reported stolen.
Back in June, a Tampa police officer pulled over a car that had been reported stolen.
Officer given one-week suspension after investigation into teen's shooting death at his home
The investigation into Bradley Hulett's death is now officially closed. Seven months after the 15-year-old was shot and killed inside a Tampa police officer's home, we're learning the consequences faced by the officer.
The investigation into Bradley Hulett's death is now officially closed. Seven months after the 15-year-old was shot and killed inside a Tampa police officer's home, we're learning the consequences faced by the officer.
TPD honors patrolman killed 100 years ago
Patrolman Juan Nales was shot and killed while walking a suspicious person to jail back on July 18, 1920. The 25-year-old left behind a 13 month-old daughter and a pregnant wife.
Patrolman Juan Nales was shot and killed while walking a suspicious person to jail back on July 18, 1920. The 25-year-old left behind a 13 month-old daughter and a pregnant wife.
More agencies turning to body cameras to increase transparency
Multiple law enforcement agencies in the bay area are taking steps to become more transparent by launching pilot programs or purchasing body cameras for officers.
Multiple law enforcement agencies in the bay area are taking steps to become more transparent by launching pilot programs or purchasing body cameras for officers.
'Never forgotten': Ten years ago, two Tampa police officers were murdered during a traffic stop
Monday marks 10 years since the killings of two Tampa police officers, a crime that shook the city and set off a manhunt for their killer.
Monday marks 10 years since the killings of two Tampa police officers, a crime that shook the city and set off a manhunt for their killer.
Tampa police officers 'ambushed' early Saturday, chief says
The chief of the Tampa Police Department says his officers were "ambushed" early Saturday morning.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.