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Pedestrians, your safety matters! Please use the designated crosswalks when crossing the streets, be mindful of pedestrian signals and always look both ways before stepping into the roadway. #pedestriansafety #roadsafety #safetyfirst #stayalert #stayalive
Thank you to the more than 400 officers and professional staff members who helped support and protect the @StateFairOfTX this year! Our team responded to more than 700 calls for service at the fair, including reuniting 80+ kids with their parents, and conducted safe traffic control for attendees and neighbors.
We’ll see you next year, Big Tex! 🤠🚔
The Dallas Police Department now provides online public notice of Found, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property in accordance with Article 18.17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. General information regarding Found, Abandoned and Unclaimed property will be posted below and will remain available for a minimum of 90 days.
Unclaimed property will be disposed of after the 90-day notice period and may be sold or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Article 18.17 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Join us tomorrow for a community firearm safe disposal event! Your surrendered firearm will be disabled and turned into garden tools, and you’ll receive a gift card in exchange.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry, 3203 Holmes St., Dallas, TX 75215.
*gift cards available while supplies last
DPD is releasing body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on October 14, 2026, in the 400 block of south R.L. Thornton Freeway. More information here: wp.me/p43x0e-jy7
Officer-Involved Shooting on S.R.L. Thornton Freeway xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1AGRnZAAr…
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. Help and resources are available. If you need assistance, please call 9-1-1. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7.
#DallasPoliceDepartment #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EndDomesticViolence #CommunityEngagement #SupportSurvivors #BreakTheSilence
Hope, Help and Healing: Domestic Violence Awareness Panel Discussion
The Dallas Police Department hosted a powerful panel discussion on domestic violence, bringing together voices committed to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting survivors.
Domestic violence affects individuals, families, and communities. Through open conversations, education, and collaboration, we can break the silence and connect those impacted with the resources and support.
Together, we can foster a community where everyone feels safe, heard, and supported. 💜
#DallasPoliceDepartment #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EndDomesticViolence #CommunityEngagement #SupportSurvivors #BreakTheSilence
The Dallas Police Department participated in Petal It Forward! Today, officers gave out flowers as a token of appreciation to people who serve the community. We would like to send a huge thank you to @mcshanflorist for making this annual national event possible for the Dallas Police Department. They donated over 170 beautiful bouquets! Petal It Forward and spread kindness, joy and brighten someone's day! #petalitforward
Update:
Media staging area will be at the corner of E 9th Street and S RL Thornton service road. #DallasNews
Dallas Police commanders and PIO are responding to an officer-involved shooting in the 400 block of S RL Thornton Freeway southbound. Media staging area will be in the 900 block of Church Street.
Preliminary info: officers were confronted by an armed suspect, and officers fired and struck the suspect. No officers were injured.
#DallasNews
Dallas Police commanders and PIO are responding to an officer-involved shooting in the 400 block of S RL Thornton Freeway southbound. Media staging area will be in the 900 block of Church Street.
Preliminary info: officers were confronted by an armed suspect, and officers fired and struck the suspect. No officers were injured.
#DallasNews
On Saturday, October 10, the Dallas Police Department hosted the Steps Towards Unity Community Walk at Trinity Skyline Trail, bringing together faith leaders, police officers, community leaders, and residents in a shared commitment to unity.
Together, we walked to promote understanding, strengthen relationships, and foster mutual respect throughout our city. By standing side by side, we continue building bridges, strengthening trust, and working toward a safer Dallas for everyone.
“The Dallas Police Department would like to express its sincere appreciation to Planet Fitness in Highland Village and its manager, Kimberly Cavender, as well as Regional Manager Jessica Guthrie and Regional Director Caleb Ortega, for their generous and substantial donation of exercise equipment.
This contribution will provide our officers with valuable resources to support their physical fitness, health, and overall well-being, helping them remain prepared to meet the demands of serving and protecting the Dallas community.
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to the health and well-being of our officers!”
Dallas Police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Alexander Ngoke.
He was last seen on October 10, 2026, in the 5700 block of Pineland Drive at approximately 11:50 p.m. He was last seen wearing a cream long-sleeved shirt, gray shorts and no shoes.
Mr. Ngoke, is described as a 66-year-old black male, weighing approximately 130 pounds, standing 5’9” tall, with short gray hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department by calling 9-1-1 or 214-671-4268. Please reference case number 149877-2026.
Update: Mogga, Kenyi Jr., has been safely located.
Dallas Police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Mogga, Kenyi Jr.
He was last seen on October 10, 2026, in the 6000 block of Pineland Drive at approximately 5:15 p.m. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue and orange shorts and black sandals.
Mogga, Kenyi Jr, is described as an 8-year-old black male, weighing approximately 100 pounds, standing 5’5” tall, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department by calling 9-1-1 or 214-671-4268. Please reference case number 149752-2026.
Dallas Police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Mogga, Kenyi Jr.
He was last seen on October 10, 2026, in the 6000 block of Pineland Drive at approximately 5:15 p.m. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue and orange shorts and black sandals.
Mogga, Kenyi Jr, is described as an 8-year-old black male, weighing approximately 100 pounds, standing 5’5” tall, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department by calling 9-1-1 or 214-671-4268. Please reference case number 149752-2026.
Today, the Dallas Police Department honored fallen officer, Senior Corporal Victor Lozada, Sr. #5761, with a ceremonial street topper at 600 Houston Street Viaduct.
On February 22, 2008, Senior Corporal Lozada was on a motorcycle providing a dignitary escort for a presidential candidate’s motorcade. When the motorcade approached a sharp turn, Sr. Cpl. Lozada’s motorcycle struck a curb and overturned.
Sr. Cpl. Lozada died from the injuries sustained in the crash.
Corporal Lozada had served with the Dallas Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, and four children.
Members of the command staff and the Department, along with members of Senior Corporal Lozada’s family were in attendance for the unveiling.
Update 10/7/2026: Richard and Juanita Parker have been safely located.
Dallas Police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Richard and Juanita Parker.
Richard and Juanita Parker were last seen in the 3200 block of Kirnwood Drive on October 7, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m.
Richard Parker was wearing a black shirt, grey pants, a blue kangol hat and a walker.
Juanita Parker was wearing a yellow jacket and an orange shirt.
Richard Parker is described as an 81-year-old man, weighing 152 pounds, standing 5’ 7” tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Richard Parker may be lost and in need of assistance.
Juanita Parker is described as a 79-year-old woman, weighing 130 pounds, standing 5’ 3” tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Juanita Parker may be lost and in need of assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department by calling 9-1-1 or 214-671-4268. Please reference case number 147730-2026.
Dallas Police are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Richard and Juanita Parker.
Richard and Juanita Parker were last seen in the 3200 block of Kirnwood Drive on October 7, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m.
Richard Parker was wearing a black shirt, grey pants, a blue kangol hat and a walker.
Juanita Parker was wearing a yellow jacket and an orange shirt.
Richard Parker is described as an 81-year-old man, weighing 152 pounds, standing 5’ 7” tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Richard Parker may be lost and in need of assistance.
Juanita Parker is described as a 79-year-old woman, weighing 130 pounds, standing 5’ 3” tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Juanita Parker may be lost and in need of assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department by calling 9-1-1 or 214-671-4268. Please reference case number 147730-2026.
Officer Milton Earl Whatley, #3143 - End of Watch: Sunday, October 7, 1973
Officer Milton Whatley suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a burglar alarm in the 4300 block of Holland Avenue.
Whatley had run up a long flight of stairs towards the location of the alarm, which turned out to be false. He suffered the heart attack as he returned to his cruiser.
Whatley was transported by ambulance to Parkland Memorial Hospital where he died.
Officer Whatley was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Dallas Police Department for two years.
