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Tampa PD adopts new traffic checkpoint procedures

Over the weekend, Tampa Police Department tested out a new system for traffic checkpoints. Instead of looking for drunk drivers to arrest and keep roads safe, officers handed out hard seltzers. No need to be alarmed, though. When drivers were suspected of being drunk, they were given a breathalyzer to check their BACs. Officers had…

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Tampa police foil attempt to kidnap Governor DeSantis

Dugan & DeSantis

Three Tampa men have been arrested and charged with conspiring to kidnap Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan announced earlier this morning. The men, identified as Liam ‘Shitty’ Neall, Kyle ‘White Pookie’ Saunders and David ‘Mo’ Lester, were caught in the act of planning to kidnap the governor and bring him to…

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Tampa Police Department launches ‘Open Cop’ night

Open Cop Night presser

Mayor Jane Castor appeared at a press conference held at Tampa Police Headquarters with Chief Brian Dugan early this morning to announce a new community initiative. “Everybody wants to criticize our law enforcement officers these days”, she said, “You think it’s so easy? Okay, then you get out there and try it.” With that she…

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Cop Curfew in Effect for Tampa Bay

Cop Curfew

Four Green Fields – Hillsborough County – Saturday, 8.3.19 In an effort to allow cops to sleep in more, Hillsborough County will begin enforcing a cop curfew effective from 9 PM to 5 AM. “This program has been long overdue,” said Tampa Police Chief Gunny Downyu at a recent press conference. “We hope this curfew…

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Jane Castor Announces New Law Enforcement Initiative

Tampa Riverwalk – Hillsborough County – Tuesday 4.16.2019 Tampa mayoral front runner and former police chief, Jane Castor, unveiled her plan to further reign in Tampa’s crime issues during a press conference today. “Under my watch, this great city saw a 70% decrease in violent crime,” said Castor in a pre-taped segment “We must work…

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