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Criminal Justice

Man arrested for misdemeanor dies in Harris County Jail, marking 2023’s first in-custody death

Lucio Vasquez

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

Ariel Worthy / ShaVonne Herndon

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

Tags harris county sheriff department Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Houston Police Department HPD Chief Troy Finner National Night Out police Police-community relations

Harris County

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

ShaVonne Herndon

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

Tags harris county sheriff department Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Violent Persons Task Force VIPER

Harris County

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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UPDATE: Harris County Deputy Who Was Shot In Atascocita Is In Stable Condition

Davis Land / HPM Digital Team / Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 17, 2018 · Another deputy who was struck in the head had to receive nine stitches

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County officials approve new positions, longevity pay at Harris County Jail to increase staff retention

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 16, 2023 · Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said about one-third of detention officers at the Harris County Jail leave the job every year due to low hourly pay and burnout.

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Harris County Commissioners approve “holistic” public safety package

Ashley Brown

Posted on March 16, 2023 · The package will focus on improving public safety and justice by identifying elements of the court system that need additional resources. 

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Officials consider building new courts, bigger facility to ease overcrowding at Harris County Jail

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 23, 2023 · Last year, 27 people died in the jail — the highest number in nearly two decades. So far, at least four people have died while in custody this year.

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Harris County Jail continues to violate safety standards, state report says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 20, 2023 · After a weeklong inspection, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards determined that the jail would remain on a list of 13 non-complaint Texas jails. 

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