Houston Police Department - News Releases
News Releases. The following news releases are published by the Houston Police Department, Office of Community Affairs. For further information, contact a public information officer at 713-308-3200.
Houston police, after claiming man shot by officers opened fire …
Jun 7, 2024 · A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department said Friday it continues to investigate whether a 19-year-old man shot by police this week had first opened fire on the officers he...
2 Houston police officers injured in Greenspoint crash
2 days ago · HOUSTON - Two Houston police officers were taken to the hospital after their patrol vehicle flipped into a ditch on Sunday night. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. while the officers were attempting to stop a vehicle in Greenspoint, police say. According to HPD, the incident began when officers noticed multiple vehicles driving recklessly in the ...
Houston police chief Troy Finner retires suddenly after questions ...
May 8, 2024 · Houston’s police chief unexpectedly retired from the force Tuesday night amid questions about a department policy that allowed hundreds of thousands of cases to be suspended, including sexual...
After Houston police chief retired amid scandal over dropped cases
May 11, 2024 · Mayor John Whitmire announced Chief Troy Finner’s sudden retirement after months of scrutiny over the department’s handling of sexual assault and other cases.
3 teenagers killed in shooting at Alief-area apartment complex
Three teenage boys were killed late Tuesday in a shooting at an Alief-area apartment complex that investigators believe was a fight between rival groups, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into ... - NBC News
May 9, 2024 · HOUSTON — Houston’s mayor has replaced the city’s police chief, saying Wednesday it was the best thing for a law enforcement agency that’s still under intense scrutiny over why hundreds of...
Houston Police Department
The mission of the Houston Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Houston by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the U.S. Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a …
Houston Police Department - News Releases
The following news releases are published by the Houston Police Department, Office of Community Affairs. For further information, contact a public information officer at 713-308-3200. June 2024. 06-28-24. Update: Suspects Arrested, Charged in 2022 Fatal Shooting at 2920 Brewster Street.
Houston police chief apologizes for department not …
Mar 7, 2024 · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s police chief pledged on Thursday to restore public trust in his department following revelations that more than 264,000 cases, including over 4,000 involving sexual assault, were dropped in the past eight years due to a lack of personnel.
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