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Photo of a Dallas Police Department squad car. (credit: Dallas Police Department)

Dallas Murder Rate Up 50%, But Yearly Rate Could Be Lowest

When looking at the numbers, compared to the same time last year, the murder rate in Dallas is up more than 50-percent. But Dallas police say the numbers are skewed, because last February saw record low homicide numbers.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/03/25

Law enforcement officials on horseback search in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

3 Rapes In 1 Month In Lake Highlands Area

Police in Dallas are investigating a third sexual assault in same neighborhood in a little more than three weeks.

CBS 11–2013/03/19

Fewer Detectives Working Violent Crimes In Dallas

The number of detectives investigating violent crimes in Dallas has been slashed by 46 percent since 2010.

2012/11/04

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Dallas Police Officer Shooting Suspect Headed To Jail

The man who police believe shot a Dallas police officer on Tuesday is out of the hospital. Suspected gunman Jason Yarborough is being interviewed by investigators and will be taken to the Lew Sterrett Justice Center afterward.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/10/10

National Night Out Special In Dixon Circle Neighborhood

Across North Texas and the nation tonight, neighbors will gather to take a stand against crime. Locally, in one Dallas neighborhood that includes convincing residents that police are not the enemy.

CBS 11–2012/10/02

DPD Chief Addresses Police Involved Shootings At Town Hall Meeting

Dallas city officials answered questions about recent police involved shootings and ongoing efforts to improve relationships between the Dallas Police Department and the community.

2012/08/25

North Dallas Residents Weigh In On Law Enforcement

Police surveyed apartment residents Saturday on the crime in their neighborhood and their perceptions on law enforcement.

2012/08/04

Dallas City Hall at night (CBSDFW photo by Jay Gormley)

Mayor, City Hall Support Chief Brown In Shooting Investigation

“I’m sure, I’m confident Chief Brown will do the right thing in investigating this issue,” said Council member Carolyn Davis.

2012/07/25

Crimes Against Women Conference Underway In Dallas

Men and women on the front lines of investigating and prosecuting crimes against women are meeting in Dallas. The 7th Annual Conference on Crimes Against Women is underway at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Dallas.

2012/03/26

Dallas Crime Numbers Down But Trend Not Over

While numbers show both violent crime and crime over all is down in Dallas Police Chief David Brown says the crime trend is not over.

2012/03/25

Dallas Police Chief Explains Move To Evict Occupy Dallas Protestors

Violence, sanitation, and violations of city laws led Dallas police to evict the Occupy Dallas protestors from their campsite early Thursday morning.

2011/11/17

DPD Launches Intervention Program To Detect ‘Bad’ Officers

The Dallas Police Department has launched a new program to detect bad officers before they go too far. But some officers think the ‘intervention’ program goes too far.

2011/06/21