/tags/law-enforcement Law Enforcement en-US Copyright Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:59:00 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-03-04/trump-dei-ban-policing-diversity-equity-inclusion With a federal rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, law enforcement experts warn of the implications it could have for local police departments. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:59:00 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-03-04/trump-dei-ban-policing-diversity-equity-inclusion Megan Cardona /texas-news/2024-08-06/dps-reinstates-texas-ranger-fired-for-uvalde-shooting-response Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said he made the decision after the Uvalde district attorney found no criminal wrongdoing and asked that Ranger Chris Kindell be allowed to return to his job. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:42:29 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-06/dps-reinstates-texas-ranger-fired-for-uvalde-shooting-response Pooja Salhotra | The Texas Tribune /texas-news/2024-06-28/former-uvalde-school-police-chief-pete-arredondo-indicted-over-robb-elementary-shooting-response A grand jury also indicted former officer Adrian Gonzales for his role in the failed response to the 2022 shooting. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:24:25 GMT /texas-news/2024-06-28/former-uvalde-school-police-chief-pete-arredondo-indicted-over-robb-elementary-shooting-response Kayla Padilla /news/2024-06-26/job-dangers-and-attitudes-toward-police-dont-dissuade-recruits-seeking-law-enforcement-career A University of North Texas at Dallas study found that current attitudes toward law enforcement and police reforms didn't change the minds of most recruits. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-26/job-dangers-and-attitudes-toward-police-dont-dissuade-recruits-seeking-law-enforcement-career Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2024-05-29/dallas-county-sheriff-marian-brown-is-apparent-winner-in-runoff-race-against-lupe-valdez With all voting centers reporting, Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown had almost 69% of the vote from Tuesday's runoff election. Wed, 29 May 2024 06:29:53 GMT /news/2024-05-29/dallas-county-sheriff-marian-brown-is-apparent-winner-in-runoff-race-against-lupe-valdez Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2024-05-22/communities-are-wary-as-an-appeals-court-weighs-legality-of-texas-immigration-law Regardless of what courts rule regarding SB4, a climate of distrust has permeated among immigrant and mixed-status families in Texas. Wed, 22 May 2024 11:27:08 GMT /news/2024-05-22/communities-are-wary-as-an-appeals-court-weighs-legality-of-texas-immigration-law Sergio Martínez-Beltrán /texas-news/2024-04-30/police-again-arrest-pro-palestinian-protesters-setting-up-camp-at-ut-austin Protesters tried to block buses from leaving with those who were arrested. Police responded by arresting more people, throwing flash-bangs and spraying the crowd with what seemed like pepper spray. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:22:14 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-30/police-again-arrest-pro-palestinian-protesters-setting-up-camp-at-ut-austin Chelsey Zhu, Audrey McGlinchy /texas-news/2024-04-26/at-least-15-people-died-in-texas-after-medics-injected-sedatives-during-encounters-with-police An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 15 people died in Texas over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative. The deaths happened in and around Dallas, and in Odessa, Austin and Galveston. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:22:14 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-26/at-least-15-people-died-in-texas-after-medics-injected-sedatives-during-encounters-with-police Associated Press /texas-news/2024-04-22/travis-county-da-faces-removal-attempt-under-texas-law-targeting-rogue-prosecutors A Travis County resident filed a petition to remove District Attorney José Garza from office. The effort comes a little over a month after Garza's landslide victory in March's Democratic primary. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:31:01 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-22/travis-county-da-faces-removal-attempt-under-texas-law-targeting-rogue-prosecutors Becky Fogel /news/2024-03-21/increased-threat-from-rifles-prompts-dallas-county-sheriffs-department-to-get-better-vests The Dallas County Sheriff's Department was awarded a $42,000 state grant for rifle-resistant body armor. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-03-21/increased-threat-from-rifles-prompts-dallas-county-sheriffs-department-to-get-better-vests Marina Trahan Martinez