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Man Flees After Shooting Involving HPD Officer In West Houston
Posted on · The officer wasn’t injured and Chief Art Acevedo describes the suspect as an Asian or Hispanic male between 20 and 30 years-old
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Mayor Turner Announces Members Of Commission Against Gun Violence
Posted on · Law enforcement, religious leaders and the March for Our Lives movement are in the group and the Mayor expects initial recommendations before the next school year
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HPD Investigation Finds CBD Oil Sold Locally Contained Dangerous Substances
Posted on · Chief Art Acevedo says in most cases one of the substances was a component of the synthetic drug known as Kush
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Brian Manley Is The Sole Finalist To Lead The Austin Police Department Permanently
Posted on · Manley's investigation of a series of bombings in Austin last month garnered praise from city officials and amplified calls for him to take over on a permanent basis
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Road Closures Around Woodway Area On Friday Due To Barbara Bush’s Public Repose
Posted on · FIND a map with street closures and detours in the story
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Houston Police Officers Will Take Training On LGBTQ Terminology
Posted on · Equality Texas and the Montrose Center have developed the training and Houston Police Department's Chief Art Acevedo hopes it will help the concept of 'relational policing'
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Suspect Arrested, Charged With Murder Of 8-Year-Old Boy, After Drive-By Shooting
Posted on · Devonte Lockett, 18, has been arrested and charged with murder, for his involvement in last month’s drive-by shooting
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How Could Mayor’s New Commission to End Gun Violence Be Most Effective?
Posted on · The Mayor's Commission to End Gun Violence will focus on research and recommend solutions at the local level. Our guests lay out what needs to happen to make this group effective.
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HPD And University Of St. Thomas Team Up To Teach Mandarin Chinese To Police Officers
Posted on · Chief Acevedo says it will help to develop community policing with the Asian population
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HPD Chief Acevedo Weighs In On Safety Concerns After Austin Bombings
Posted on · Art Acevedo says HPD is sending bomb technicians to Austin to aid that's city's response to a wave of serial bombings.
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Full Show: Austin Bombings Update, And Houston Pet Peeves (March 19, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We find out how Houston is responding to the recent bombings in Austin. Then, today is another chance to vent about your Houston pet peeves. And Jeff Balke discusses the latest developments in Houston sports.
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Chief Acevedo Announces Changes HPD Will Make To Deal With Domestic Violence
Posted on · Officers who respond to this type of incidents will have to request the presence of a supervisor in situations such as the suspect being at the scene
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Re-Examining Relationships Between African-Americans & Law Enforcement
Posted on · How has the relationship between African-Americans and Houston law enforcement changed since 2016?
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Turner And Council Members Support Growing HPD, But Don’t Say How City Would Pay For It
Posted on · They have signed a pledge promoted by the police union that proposes growing the force by 500 officers in five years
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Houston Crime Stats Improve Despite Fewer Officers
Posted on · Crime in Houston was down 2.1 percent in 2017, despite the police department having to do more with less. Houston's police chief says the number of murders dropped and non-violent crime was down. But he's renewing his call for more officers and a larger budget