El Paso officials decry rise in high-speed chases, push for safer Texas DPS policies
The El Paso County Commissioners is seeking to bring change to DPS pursuit policies after study finds high speed chases fail to protect public safety
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Texas DPS reminds community on importance of ‘Amber Alert’
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the community of the importance of Amber Alert and the statewide alert program as it contributes to public safety,
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Texas DPS high speed pursuit policy fails to "prioritize public safety" El Paso County report finds
Texas DPS pursuit policy does not limit high speed chases to violent crimes like most law enforcement agencies
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El Paso County Commissioners set to further discuss safety concerns surrounding DPS pursuits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County Commissioners will continue their discussion on safety concerns surrounding Texas Department of Public Safety pursuits. Commissioners will "receive legal ...
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High-speed DPS pursuits of smugglers put residents’ lives at risk, Escobar agrees
El Paso's congresswoman says she supports efforts to have the Texas Department of Public Safety troopers suspend high-speed chases of vehicles suspected of being involved in migrant smuggling.
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El Paso County officials call DPS pursuits “an ongoing, pressing danger” to residents
An extensive review of data provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, combined with arrest affidavits and previous media reporting determined that DPS pursuits endanger officers and the public,
County Commissioners to address high-speed pursuits amid safety concerns
High-speed pursuits in El Paso COunty have have become a significant concern for the El Paso community, prompting county commissioners to addre
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El Paso County: An end to mandatory vehicle inspection, what comes next
All motor vehicle safety inspections are no longer required for non-commercial vehicles as part of the annual vehicle registration process, the El Paso County said in a news release. This comes after Texas Gov.
El Paso CBP officers arrest US citizen allegedly smuggling 41.6 pounds of cocaine
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 41.6 pounds of cocaine at the Paso Del Norte international crossing near Downtown El Paso.
El Paso County pushes for new legislation to curb dangerous high-speed DPS pursuits
El Paso County Commissioners suggest a plan to address the dangers of high-speed human smuggling pursuits. On Monday, El Paso County Commissioners approved three proposals to address the problem of the Texas Department of Public Safety's high-speed pursuits which have had deadly consequences.
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El Paso CBP Officers Seize Over 40 Pounds of Cocaine; 21-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Charged
U.S. CBP intercepted 41.6 pounds of cocaine in a car at El Paso's border; the 21-year-old driver faces charges.
El Paso County grapples with surge in high-speed vehicle pursuits
El Paso County Commissioners are confronting a dramatic rise in vehicle pursuits, raising concerns about road and speed safety. During a meetin