Tampa police mourn loss of retired Captain Michael Flynn
Retired Tampa Police Department Captain Mike Flynn passed away Friday evening at the age of 58, according to TPD.
Retired Tampa Police Department Captain Mike Flynn passed away Friday evening at the age of 58, according to TPD.
Deputy will never forget brief encounter with hero TPD officer
During his nearly 17-year career with the Tampa Police Department, Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen received seven lifesaving awards. That didn't even include the time he saved the life of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy.
During his nearly 17-year career with the Tampa Police Department, Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen received seven lifesaving awards. That didn't even include the time he saved the life of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy.
Candlelight vigil held to honor fallen TPD officer
The community came together Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen. Hundreds of people were at the emotional memorial.
The community came together Thursday night for a candlelight vigil to honor and mourn Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen. Hundreds of people were at the emotional memorial.
Chief: Wrong-way driver from Colorado was intoxicated, in Tampa for 12 hours before crash that killed officer
Tampa's police chief said a Colorado man accused of speeding in the wrong direction on a highway before crashing and killing an officer was intoxicated and was in the city for less than 12 hours.
Tampa's police chief said a Colorado man accused of speeding in the wrong direction on a highway before crashing and killing an officer was intoxicated and was in the city for less than 12 hours.
Fallen officer's partner: 'He'd always run to the danger'
"No matter what kind of situation we were in, I knew we'd be OK because he was right there with me," Officer Michael Strom said of his partner of almost eight years, Jesse Madsen.
"No matter what kind of situation we were in, I knew we'd be OK because he was right there with me," Officer Michael Strom said of his partner of almost eight years, Jesse Madsen.
City of Tampa lights up in blue to remember fallen Officer Jesse Madsen
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. 45-year-old Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday while attempting to stop a wrong-way driver on I-275.
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. 45-year-old Officer Jesse Madsen was killed early Tuesday while attempting to stop a wrong-way driver on I-275.
Tampa officer killed in I-275 crash likely collided with wrong-way car on purpose to save others, chief says
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after a "highly-decorated" officer, a Marine Corps veteran who had been with the agency for 16 years, was killed in a wrong-way crash.
Police union says officer should not have been fired for using 'derogatory language'
The Tampa Police Department has released body camera video of an officer who was fired for using "derogatory language" on two occasions last year.
The Tampa Police Department has released body camera video of an officer who was fired for using "derogatory language" on two occasions last year.
Tampa school officer fired after body camera records him using racial slur twice
A Tampa Police Department officer who was assigned as a school resource officer at Middleton High School has been fired after his body-worn camera recorded him referring to people using racial slurs.
A Tampa Police Department officer who was assigned as a school resource officer at Middleton High School has been fired after his body-worn camera recorded him referring to people using racial slurs.
Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin ‘AC’ McLane dies from pancreatic cancer
Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin "AC" McLane passed away Friday from complications of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Retired Tampa Police Chief Austin "AC" McLane passed away Friday from complications of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81, according to the Tampa Police Department.
‘I wouldn’t wish this on anyone’: Tampa police chief tests positive for COVID-19 days after getting vaccine
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan describes his fight with COVID-19 as that of a "rollercoaster" ride.
Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan describes his fight with COVID-19 as that of a "rollercoaster" ride.
Tampa police chief tests positive for COVID-19, agency says
The Tampa police chief has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency announced Monday.
The Tampa police chief has tested positive for COVID-19, the agency announced Monday.
Tampa detective suspended pending investigation of alleged evidence tampering
The Tampa Police Department says one of its detectives was turned in by her coworkers for allegedly tampering with evidence in an attempted murder case.
The Tampa Police Department says one of its detectives was turned in by her coworkers for allegedly tampering with evidence in an attempted murder case.
Tampa police hold first drive-through National Night Out
This month, police across the county are taking part in National Night Out. The yearly event is billed as a way for officers and residents to have positive interactions. The Tampa Police Department hosted Tuesday’s event at Raymond James Stadium.
This month, police across the county are taking part in National Night Out. The yearly event is billed as a way for officers and residents to have positive interactions. The Tampa Police Department hosted Tuesday’s event at Raymond James Stadium.
Body cameras capture Tampa officers rescuing woman being held hostage by ex-boyfriend
A man is facing numerous charges after allegedly kidnapping and holding his ex-girlfriend hostage.
A man is facing numerous charges after allegedly kidnapping and holding his ex-girlfriend hostage.
Time, money, trust: Plans to reform policing in Tampa begin to take shape
Reform measures and oversight are large undertakings and city council has already begun working with Tampa's task force on policing.
Reform measures and oversight are large undertakings and city council has already begun working with Tampa's task force on policing.
Tampa police tasked with making sure bars follow COVID-19 reopening guidelines
Tampa police officers are walking into pubs, taverns, and bars in SoHo and Ybor City, making sure business owners are complying with Governor Ron Desantis' COVID-19 phase 2 re-opening orders.
Tampa police officers are walking into pubs, taverns, and bars in SoHo and Ybor City, making sure business owners are complying with Governor Ron Desantis' COVID-19 phase 2 re-opening orders.
TPD shares initial plans to get new mental health response program off the ground
A week after the Tampa Police Department announced plans for a new mental health response program, the department shared its initial moves to get it off the ground during a special-called city council meeting Thursday.
A week after the Tampa Police Department announced plans for a new mental health response program, the department shared its initial moves to get it off the ground during a special-called city council meeting Thursday.
Social workers will be responding to calls by January, St. Pete police chief says
The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls. If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.
The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg will be changing how their police departments respond to certain 911 calls. If someone is having a mental health breakdown, a social worker will soon respond along with an officer.
Police departments slow to address need for mental health support in law enforcement
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.
Critical decisions can be the difference between life and death during a mental health emergency, and police officers often end up responding to those calls.