Tampa police chief resigns after footage shows her flashing badge in golf cart traffic stop
After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."
After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."
Tampa PD chief on administrative leave after flashing badge, asking deputy to 'let us go' during traffic stop
Tampa's top cop has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage revealed her showing her badge during a traffic stop with her husband and asking a Pinellas deputy to "let us go."
Tampa's top cop has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage revealed her showing her badge during a traffic stop with her husband and asking a Pinellas deputy to "let us go."
Video: Tampa’s top cop flashes badge during traffic stop: ‘I’m hoping you’ll just let us go’
Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor was recently captured on body camera video trying to get out of a ticket when a Pinellas County deputy pulled her and her husband over for driving a golf cart without proper tags.
Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor was recently captured on body camera video trying to get out of a ticket when a Pinellas County deputy pulled her and her husband over for driving a golf cart without proper tags.
TPD officer seriously injured in crash along Adamo Drive
A Tampa police officer is in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Thursday morning on Adamo Drive.
A Tampa police officer is in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Thursday morning on Adamo Drive.
Ybor City club manager says more should have been done to stop suspected arsonist
The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.
The suspected arsonist who set fire to an Ybor City club with more than 1,000 people inside later threw Molotov cocktails at a home in Lakeland. The club's owner says more could have been done to stop the suspect before he made it across county lines.
Tampa police given $1 million in grants to help prevent violent crime
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department have been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The agencies said it will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department have been awarded grant funding through the Department of Justice (DOJ). The agencies said it will play a key role in preventing and reducing violent crime and improving overall community safety.
Symbol of strength: Massive lion memorializes officer who died saving others
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.
When Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen steered his police car into the path of a wrong-way driver last March, he made a split-second decision that cost him his life, but likely saved the lives of other drivers on I-275.
TPD to honor first female officer who took her own life 36 years ago
The Tampa Police Department plans to honor its female officers with a memorial during Women's History Month.
The Tampa Police Department plans to honor its female officers with a memorial during Women's History Month.
Florida and its police departments offering incentives to attract new recruits
Florida is making a hard push to lure law enforcement officers to the state, offering incentives and reimbursements to relocate. Local agencies are sweetening the deal with their own perks from scholarships to increased salaries.
Florida is making a hard push to lure law enforcement officers to the state, offering incentives and reimbursements to relocate. Local agencies are sweetening the deal with their own perks from scholarships to increased salaries.
Tampa Police Department honors fallen officers with memorial run
More than 800 runners and walkers crossed the finish line Saturday at the 28th annual Tampa Police Officer Memorial run, in honor of 32 TPD officers killed in the line of duty.
More than 800 runners and walkers crossed the finish line Saturday at the 28th annual Tampa Police Officer Memorial run, in honor of 32 TPD officers killed in the line of duty.
VIDEO: Tampa officer nearly collides head-on with wrong-way drivers on Selmon Expressway
Dash cam video captured the moment when a Tampa police officer nearly collided head-on with a pair of wrong-way drivers.
Dash cam video captured the moment when a Tampa police officer nearly collided head-on with a pair of wrong-way drivers.
Tampa police officer thanks actor Gary Sinise for helping him dress for success
A veteran who received a free business suit from the Gary Sinise Foundation got a chance to personally thank the actor for helping him dress for success as he sought employment in the civilian world.
A veteran who received a free business suit from the Gary Sinise Foundation got a chance to personally thank the actor for helping him dress for success as he sought employment in the civilian world.
'This is what we've been fighting for': Advocates applaud TPD victim’s advocate program
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.
Earlier this year, TPD announced plans to create a Victim Advocate Program. The program would assist victims of crime with access to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund for relocation expenses in domestic violence cases, funeral expenses, counseling and a retreat.
Tampa set to approve 'historic' 18.5% raise for police, fire, blue collar workers
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
Currently, first-year police officers make just over $60K. By the third year of the new contract, officers would start at about $72K. The mayor's office says the city is able to fund the raises with a $40-million property tax surplus.
'Extreme disappointment': TPD officer arrested for solicitation of prostitution, Chief O'Connor says
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Stanley Clerveaux on a solicitation of prostitution charge, according to the Tampa Police Department.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Stanley Clerveaux on a solicitation of prostitution charge, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Investigators look for leads after 21-year-old killed in drive-by shooting in Tampa
Tampa police said they need the community's help in solving the shooting death of 21-year-old Antonio Richardson. He was killed on May 29 in a drive-by shooting right in front of his home on North Bay Street.
Tampa police said they need the community's help in solving the shooting death of 21-year-old Antonio Richardson. He was killed on May 29 in a drive-by shooting right in front of his home on North Bay Street.
Three arrested in connection to 2021 homicide, Tampa police say
Three people have been arrested in connection to a 2021 homicide, police said. One man was killed in a shooting on September 10, 2021 in the 2900 block of North 17th Street.
Three people have been arrested in connection to a 2021 homicide, police said. One man was killed in a shooting on September 10, 2021 in the 2900 block of North 17th Street.
Tampa man accused of impersonating police officer, stealing gun from victim
A man was arrested over the weekend for impersonating a police officer after he pulled over two victims in Tampa. Troopers also said he stole a gun from another victim on I-75 before he was caught by Tampa police.
A man was arrested over the weekend for impersonating a police officer after he pulled over two victims in Tampa. Troopers also said he stole a gun from another victim on I-75 before he was caught by Tampa police.
Teen arrested in connection to East Tampa shooting that injured four, TPD says
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection to an East Tampa shooting that injured four people Wednesday evening. The Tampa Police Department also said they are searching for other suspects who left the scene on East Chelsea Street and Courtland Street.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection to an East Tampa shooting that injured four people Wednesday evening. The Tampa Police Department also said they are searching for other suspects who left the scene on East Chelsea Street and Courtland Street.
Tampa police investigate 'possible homicide' after body was found in vehicle
Officers with the Tampa Police Department said they are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a vehicle on North Elmore Avenue and East Adalee Street.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department said they are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found in a vehicle on North Elmore Avenue and East Adalee Street.