On March 1, seven individuals on the picture above were recognized with a “Phoenix Award” for saving a life from a vehicle accident on Inwood Road back in December. The vehicle had left the roadway and traveled over a grassy shoulder, struck multiple bushes and came to a stop, leaving the driver unconscious. The driver […]

New Addison police cars are hitting the streets this week! The new fleet consists of 14 new 2016 Ford police utility vehicles that are all-wheel drive and include new in-car camera systems and ruggedized laptops. The cars also include rear back-up cameras and should be easier to maneuver in traffic due to their smaller size. […]

Have you heard about the new phone scam that is sweeping the country?  After an introduction, the caller asks “can you hear me.”  When you respond “Yes,” they record your response and use it to sign you up for products and services. This USA Today story has some great tips to avoid being a victim.

The following closures are needed for construction activities associated with the DNT Improvement Projects: Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4 (Continuous) All lanes of east- and westbound Westgrove Drive between north- and southbound Dallas Parkway (the DNT frontage road) will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, March 3, through 6 p.m. Saturday, March 4. […]

At the employee luncheon, we also recognized Lt. Denise Keith as the Employee of the Quarter for her tireless efforts to make sure that every child in Addison received a Christmas present in December through the Addison Santa Cop program. Lt. Keith, together with her dedicated team members, solicited donations from local businesses, created a pop-up North […]

On Saturday, January 14, more than 25 women gathered at the Addison Athletic Club for an all-day self-defense class presented by the Addison Police Department. Lunch was provided by Taco Diner and among the instructors was Addison’s own Lieutenant Denise Keith. The community’s response to these classes has been so great that the PD is planning […]

Left to right:  Deputy Chief Mike Thomson, Driver Chad Gruver, Firefighter/Paramedic Troy Ayres, Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Murley, Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin West, Firefighter/Paramedic Zach Avants, and Chief David Jones The Addison Fire Department recently recognized some of its members with a Unit Citation acknowledging their quick actions with a stroke patient on November 28. Congratulations to Driver Chad Gruver, […]

This year Addison is sponsoring two toy drives, one that benefits Addison children and one that benefits the entire North Texas area.  For many years, the Addison Fire Department has been collecting toys for Toys for Tots.  Last year, they were able to donate 63 overflowing boxes of toys and bikes to children throughout North Texas. […]