Two Tampa police officers pin badges to son, daughter in department's swear-in ceremony
Tampa police officers swear to place the well being and safety of others ahead of their own. While we often hear about the law enforcement family, at a ceremony where badges are pinned on new recruits, family has a double meaning.
Tampa police using grants to help combat youth gun violence
The Tampa Police Department received two grants to help combat gun violence in the community.
Tampa Police to increase presence in Ybor City as search continues for 2 suspects in deadly shooting
The Tampa Police Department will have an increased presence in Ybor City this weekend, starting Friday night, in the wake of a deadly shooting early Sunday morning.
Young sisters honored by Tampa Police Department with citizen awards for work in community
Maite Castillo, 8, and Mia Castillo, 9, were honored by the Tampa Police Department Tuesday with Citizens Appreciation Awards.
Video shows moped driver struck, dragged in Tampa hit-and-run; suspect still at large: TPD
The Tampa Police Department has released video showing a hit-and-run resulting in serious injuries to a man earlier this month.
81-year-old man taken into custody after shooting man, barricading himself in Tampa home: TPD
The Tampa Police Department is on the scene of a barricaded subject on E. Osbourne Avenue Monday afternoon.
Tampa Police rescue 17-year-old girl from human trafficking
Tampa police have rescued a teenage victim of human trafficking after they were notified of images of the 17-year-old girl posted on an online prosecution website.
Man killed in crash on Bayshore Boulevard after car strikes wall: TPD
A man died in a crash on Bayshore Boulevard Tuesday afternoon after his vehicle struck a wall, according to Tampa police.
Tampa police investigate vandalism to art depicting African American history at park
Authorities are investigating a case of vandalism at Perry Harvey Park in the heart of Tampa – once the vibrant core of the city's African American heritage.
Tampa high school student arrested after being found with stolen gun in his bookbag: TPD
A student at Freedom High School was arrested Monday morning after police found a gun in his backpack, according to Tampa police.
Tampa’s top cop focuses on community-oriented policing during first 100 days on the job
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw released an open letter to the Tampa community Monday, marking his first 100 days on the job.
TPD sergeants save woman's life during mental health crisis
Two sergeants with the Tampa Police Department put their decades of training to the test one day when they responded to a call about a suicidal subject.
Suspect at large after shooting, killing man near Busch Boulevard: Police
A man was shot and killed at the intersection of E. Busch Boulevard and North Connechusett Road early Friday morning, according to Tampa police.
Tampa officer collapses following fentanyl exposure: TPD
A police officer with the city of Tampa has been released from the hospital after officials say he collapsed from fentanyl exposure on Thursday night.
1 dead after accused DUI driver crashes into dump truck under I-4 overpass: TPD
A man was killed, and two others were injured in a crash involving a dump truck early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Tampa Police Department launches new initiative to connect with kids through sports
The Tampa Police Department is launching a new initiative aimed at building relationships with children around the community.
Tampa’s police chief creates new position with community focus
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw recently promoted 46 members of the Tampa Police Department into new supervisory roles.
East Tampa residents say police helicopters seem to always be flying above homes
East Tampa residents are tired of Tampa police helicopters flying over their homes at night, but TPD told city council Thursday that the department’s eyes in the sky help officers curb crime on the ground.
Tampa attorney who shot at suspect attacking Hyde Park jogger recognized by police: 'I'm certainly humbled'
The Tampa Police Department recognized an attorney for saving a woman who was attacked by a man who was homeless in Hyde Park back in May.
TPD detectives combating increase in luxury vehicle thefts
The Tampa Police Department says there's been an increasing trend of luxury vehicles being stolen after valet parking.