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Fire Marshal Educates Houston Stakeholders on Active Shooter Response Standard

Florian Martin

Posted on August 6, 2018 · The program aims to bring communities together to prepare for ‘hostile event’ response

Tags active shooter Crime Stoppers emergency response fire marshal

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Houston ISD police not prepared for active-shooter scenario, superintendent says

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 5, 2022 · The HISD police department is requesting 200 rifles, 200 ballistic plate shields and rifle ammunition in order to more adequately train for an active-shooter response.

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More People Are Violating Felony Bonds In Houston. No One Can Agree On A Solution

Florian Martin

Posted on April 8, 2021 · County officials, researchers and victim advocates are concerned with an increase in violent crimes committed by defendants out on bond.

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HPD Chief Acevedo Calls 2020 A ‘Perfect Storm’ For Rising Homicide Rate

Cristobella Durrette, HPM Intern

Posted on November 20, 2020 · Chief Art Acevedo attributed Houston's spike in homicides this year to a combination of factors, including the pandemic and the number of people released on bond.

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How Houston’s ‘Extreme 911’ Helped An Injured Man In Scotland

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 1, 2019 · We visit the International Emergency Response Coordination Center in Montgomery, which answers emergency calls via satellite from all over the world.

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