Mary O'Connor approved by Tampa City Council as chief of police
The majority of the Tampa city council approved the mayor's nominee for the next police chief.
The majority of the Tampa city council approved the mayor's nominee for the next police chief.
‘It was the worst night of my life’: TPD remembers fallen Officer Jesse Madsen 1 year after death
On Wednesday, Tampa police remembered Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago.
On Wednesday, Tampa police remembered Officer Jesse Madsen, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago.
Tampa police chief appointee hears from residents at gun violence forum
One day after a man was shot and killed in downtown Tampa, the city’s newly appointed police chief heard what residents want to see to stop the gun violence citywide.
One day after a man was shot and killed in downtown Tampa, the city’s newly appointed police chief heard what residents want to see to stop the gun violence citywide.
O'Connor optimistic about tough confirmation battle
Tampa's new police chief is facing a tough confirmation fight as concerns come in from city councilors and constituents.
Tampa's new police chief is facing a tough confirmation fight as concerns come in from city councilors and constituents.
Tampa mayor announces choice for next police chief, who is no stranger to the agency
The mayor of Tampa announced her choice for the next police chief Tuesday morning: Mary O'Connor, a former assistant chief of operations at the agency.
The mayor of Tampa announced her choice for the next police chief Tuesday morning: Mary O'Connor, a former assistant chief of operations at the agency.
Sulphur Springs residents want 'actions behinds ideas' to end gun violence
Neighbor after neighbor stepped up to the mic Monday to share what they think is missing to protect Tampa’s residents as part of the second community forum on gun violence with Tampa police.
Neighbor after neighbor stepped up to the mic Monday to share what they think is missing to protect Tampa’s residents as part of the second community forum on gun violence with Tampa police.
City of Tampa announces top three candidates for chief of police
The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city.
The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief. One currently holds the interim position, one served in TPD for more than two decades, and the third brings perspective from another big Florida city.
TPD resumes Front Porch Roll Call to build community relationships
Tampa police had limited its Front Porch Roll Call program in 2021 due to COVID-19 but they're back to hosting the neighborhood events on a regular basis in 2022.
Tampa police had limited its Front Porch Roll Call program in 2021 due to COVID-19 but they're back to hosting the neighborhood events on a regular basis in 2022.
TPD, first responders review emergency protocols ahead of Gasparilla festivities
Tampa law enforcement and first responders met Tuesday to study tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, in hopes they can prevent a similar tragedy during Gasparilla festivities.
Tampa law enforcement and first responders met Tuesday to study tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombing, in hopes they can prevent a similar tragedy during Gasparilla festivities.
Tampa police disable online crime map, citing Marsy’s Law concerns
The Tampa Police Department says it will no longer provide crime data to LexisNexis for its online crime reporting tool because it is required by a relatively new state law that seeks to protect the rights of victims.
The Tampa Police Department says it will no longer provide crime data to LexisNexis for its online crime reporting tool because it is required by a relatively new state law that seeks to protect the rights of victims.
Loved ones to say final farewell to Tampa officer who died from brain cancer
The Tampa Police Department will give a final salute to one of their own who died after a battle with brain cancer.
The Tampa Police Department will give a final salute to one of their own who died after a battle with brain cancer.
Officer honors friend, fellow TPD bicycle squad member after 'tragic loss' due to brain cancer
“If everyone could live like Matt McNeal, the world would be a better place.” An officer reflects on the impact of fellow TPD bicycle squad member, taken too soon after a long battle with brain cancer.
“If everyone could live like Matt McNeal, the world would be a better place.” An officer reflects on the impact of fellow TPD bicycle squad member, taken too soon after a long battle with brain cancer.
Tampa police officer dies after long battle with brain cancer
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Tampa police and supervisors said Officer Matthew David McNeal was a "kind and humble man, who loved being a police officer." He passed away Monday, surrounded by family, after battling brain cancer.
Tampa police lay out plan to reduce gun violence, ask for public input
Officers with the Tampa Police Department joined community members to discuss what's being done to reduce gun violence and what else can be done to help.
Officers with the Tampa Police Department joined community members to discuss what's being done to reduce gun violence and what else can be done to help.
Families of homicide victims lifted up during holidays by Tampa officers
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Those left behind after a loved one is killed face a lifetime of grief and the holiday season can be especially difficult. The Tampa Police Department is trying to ease the burden on families whose loved ones were victims of homicide in the city.
Tampa Citizens Police Academy reveals risks, rewards of law enforcement
Desks were full again at the Tampa Citizens Police Academy on Tuesday. It was the first class to be put through the paces of law enforcement training since the pandemic began.
Desks were full again at the Tampa Citizens Police Academy on Tuesday. It was the first class to be put through the paces of law enforcement training since the pandemic began.
TPD dashboard shows illegal activity across city, hopes to bring police and citizens together to solve crime
The Tampa Police Department is launching a program to improve communication among citizens, and through the use of technology, keep people up-to-date on crimes happening in neighborhoods across the city.
The Tampa Police Department is launching a program to improve communication among citizens, and through the use of technology, keep people up-to-date on crimes happening in neighborhoods across the city.
Prosecutor, attorney allege 'defect' in gun model involved in Bradley Hulett's death
The Sig Sauer P320 is carried by police departments across the nation – Tampa P.D. included – but State Attorney Andrew Warren says it has a defect that could allow it to fire without a finger on the trigger.
The Sig Sauer P320 is carried by police departments across the nation – Tampa P.D. included – but State Attorney Andrew Warren says it has a defect that could allow it to fire without a finger on the trigger.
Citizen review board praises IA investigation, questions decision not to prosecute
Members of the Tampa citizen review board praised the work of the Tampa Police Department’s internal affairs department while simultaneously questioning the State Attorney’s Office decision not to prosecute a former officer.
Members of the Tampa citizen review board praised the work of the Tampa Police Department’s internal affairs department while simultaneously questioning the State Attorney’s Office decision not to prosecute a former officer.
TPD investigating after officer crashes car while responding to hit-and-run collision
A Tampa police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries Saturday after crashing into another vehicle while in route to a hit-and-run crash.
A Tampa police officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries Saturday after crashing into another vehicle while in route to a hit-and-run crash.