City of Tampa lights up in blue to remember fallen Officer 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

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.

Tampa school officer fired after body camera records him using racial slur twice

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 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.

Tampa detective suspended pending investigation of alleged evidence tampering

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

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.

Time, money, trust: Plans to reform policing in Tampa begin to take shape

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 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

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

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

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.

Tampa police to change procedures based on community task force recommendations

Tampa police to change procedures based on community task force recommendations

After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.

After getting feedback from members of a community task force on policing, Tampa PD has a new action plan for easing tensions between officers and those they’re sworn to protect.

Defense's request denied for body camera footage from shooting at Tampa officer's home

Defense's request denied for body camera footage from shooting at Tampa officer's home

In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.

In order to mount a vigorous defense, Christopher Bevan's public defender, Elizabeth Beardsley, is asking prosecutors to hand over investigators' notes, files, records, and officer body camera footage from the day 15-year-old Bradley Hulett was shot and killed at a Tampa police officer's house.

TPD chief: Officer who pulled over gunman on shooting spree exemplifies 'guardian of the city'

TPD chief: Officer who pulled over gunman on shooting spree exemplifies 'guardian of the city'

After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.

After arresting 31-year-old Antonio Cruz Ortiz, investigators say he was in possession of multiple assault-style weapons and ammunition, more than $6,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of possible fentanyl, marijuana, and heroin.