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Harris County emergency dispatch response time for calls exceeds national average

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on September 12, 2022 · Ninety-eight percent of the time Harris County dispatchers will pick up the phone in 10 seconds or less and be ready to help; the national average is 90%.

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Posted on January 5, 2023 · This comes after at least 27 people died while in custody last year -- the highest number in nearly two decades.

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National Night Out events to take place Tuesday night throughout Houston area

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Posted on October 4, 2022 · Sheriff Gonzalez says communities are safest when they are patrolled by deputies, people recognize and trust.

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Harris County Sheriff’s Office announces new hires for VIPER Task Force

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Posted on September 21, 2022 · VIPER will focus on tracking down “the most dangerous offenders posing a significant threat to our community.”

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