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How Houston Law Enforcement Agencies Overcome Language Barriers

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 10, 2019 · The many languages spoken in Houston can make the already difficult job of law enforcement even harder.

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HPD And University Of St. Thomas Team Up To Teach Mandarin Chinese To Police Officers

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz / Florian Martin

Posted on March 22, 2018 · Chief Acevedo says it will help to develop community policing with the Asian population

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Posted on June 9, 2022 · Texas Department of Public Safety officials were heavily criticized by Uvalde parents and residents for walking back some initial information provided to the public — including key details about the police response.

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Hidalgo staffers hope to disqualify DA Kim Ogg from prosecuting their case (June 3, 2022)

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Posted on June 3, 2022 · On Friday's show: Two staffers for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo are asking that District Attorney Kim Ogg be disqualified from prosecuting their case, which involves a controversial COVID-19 outreach contract. We learn why. And the new Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Houston Field Office discusses his job and efforts to fight crime in the area.

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Alleged carjacker shot by police after running over one man and stabbing another, HPD says

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Posted on April 5, 2022 · Police say the man crashed a stolen truck into an apartment building after running over its owner, then tried to attack a concierge and stabbed another man.

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