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. 

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. 

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wrongfully convicted of rape and murder, man sues Tampa, police for allegedly framing him of the crimes

After spending nearly four decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Robert DuBoise is now suing the city of Tampa and the Tampa Police Department officers who allegedly framed him for rape and murder.

Longtime TPD officer proud and thankful to be a public servant

Police officer Ferdinand Barbossa has spent 22 years with the Tampa Police Department. He says his strong Christian upbringing is useful on the police force.

Tampa police officer dies from COVID-19 complications

The Tampa Police Department announced that an officer died following complications from COVID-19. Officer Matthew Coleman passed away at the age of 37.

After 31 years on the force, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan will retire

Brian Dugan describes his four years as the Tampa police chief as the "honor of a lifetime." Friday will be his final day as the city's top cop.

From Seminole Heights killings to navigating the pandemic, Chief Dugan will step down after 4 years

From the Seminole Heights murders to the 2020 riots, Chief Brian Dugan has overseen a busy department. Now he's retiring on his own terms after living his dream, one he never expected would take him to the top.