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 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.

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. 

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.

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.