Posted on · Former HPD officer Lucas Vieira is now facing a felony charge of aggravated assault by a public servant after allegedly beating a man with handcuffs during a 2019 arrest.
Posted on · In recent months, five of the largest cities in Texas have seen their top cop leave. The reasons for their exits are varied. But one thing is known: The average tenure for some big-city chiefs in Texas is in decline.
Posted on · Former HPD Executive Assistant Chief Troy Finner will officially take over the department, Earlier in the day, Art Acevedo was sworn in as Miami police chief.
Posted on · At least 21 women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against the quarterback, and more are on the way, according to Houston Lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Posted on · Advocates are afraid these crimes are being underreported due to a lack of knowledge and familiarity with the reporting process, a dearth of Asian language resources and distrust of law enforcement.
Posted on · In his first interview with Houston Public Media, incoming Houston Police Chief Troy Finner also touches on the fallout from the Harding Street Raid, lawsuits against the department, and recommendations from Houston’s Police Reform Task Force.
Posted on · The news comes days after the annoncement that current Chief Art Acevedo was leaving to take a leadership job in Miami.
Posted on · As Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo prepares to take a job leading the Miami police force, city officials and activists are looking ahead to the future of police reform.
Posted on · With violent crime increasing in the city, Acevedo called the current criminal justice system in Houston "a failure," blaming judges, the district attorney, and "people who run the county that don’t care enough to actually fight back.”
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: We consider the qualities Houston's next police chief should have, City Council Member Letitia Plummer discusses city government, and we get answers to your questions about gardening and insects.
Posted on · The mayor said he would add a sixth HPD cadet class in next year's budget to help address a "significant uptick in violence" throughout Houston, and that he would propose the firefighter raise "with or without" input from the union.
Posted on · At a Florida press conference, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez praised Acevedo, calling him "the best chief in America."
Posted on · Twelve HPD officers in total have been indicted. Two are charged with first-degree murder.
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner, members of Houston's Congressional Delegation and others condemned the actions in Washington on Wednesday, in which a mob of pro-Trump extremists broke into the Capitol.
Posted on · Health experts are worried about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving holiday travel.