Criminal Justice
City Council voted to approve the Houston police union contract, despite transparency concerns
Posted on · Two council members tried to push the vote back before ultimately approving the contract.
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Criminal Justice
After secret negotiations, Houston City Council will vote on a new contract with the police union. Here’s what’s in it
Posted on · Union members have already voted to approve the agreement.
Policing
After negotiations away from the public eye, Houston has a new contract with the police union
Posted on · With negotiations happening in secret, there's also less transparency regarding a potential conflict of interest on city council this year.
Houston
Appellate Court Reverses Prop B Ruling That Blocked Pay Parity For Houston Firefighters
Posted on · The decision comes as the fire union fights to have signatures verified in time for a crucial August deadline to have a new charter amendment placed on the November ballot — a process Mayor Sylvester Turner said this week could instead take months.
Criminal Justice
Suspected Houston Cop Killer Was Out On Low Bond. But Is It A Systemic Problem?
Posted on · The man accused of killing a Houston police sergeant this week was out on a $100 bond for a weapons violation.
Election 2020
How Police Reform Is Playing A Role In The Harris County DA’s Race
Posted on · Democratic District Attorney Kim Ogg is squaring off against Republican Mary Nan Huffman in her bid for reelection
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Improving Law Enforcement Encounters With Those With Autism, And Stories From Daily Life In Space (Sept. 17, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Concerns grow over a lack of negotiations between the city and the Houston Police Officers' Union, a new project hopes to improve communication between the police and people with autism, retired astronaut Col. Terry Virts discusses his book "How to Astronaut," and a traveling photo exhibit details the life of Comanche Chief Quanah Parker.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Houston Matters: Officers Fired Over Nicholas Chavez Shooting, And Back To School At UH (Sep. 11, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Show: Why the Houston Police Officers' Union disagrees with the firing, how back-to-school is going at the University of Houston, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news.
Harris County
Harris County Requiring Residents To Wear Masks Outdoors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo officially announced her order requiring face coverings on most county residents who leave the house, in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Under the executive order, people ages 10 and older must cover noses and mouths with a mask, bandanna, scarf or other face covering if leaving […]
Local
Mayoral Candidate Dwight Boykins Accuses Police Union Of Racist Tweet
Posted on · The union denies the message had racial connotations.
News
Judge Orders City Of Houston To Implement Pay Parity For Firefighters
Posted on · Harris County District Court Judge Randy Wilson ruled that Prop. B doesn’t violate Texas state law. Mayor Turner says the measure will trigger layoffs of less senior firefighters.
News
Police Officers’ Union Sues Houston, Firefighters’ Union Over Pay Parity
Posted on · On Friday evening, a State District Judge granted a temporary restraining order at the request of the HPOU. The TRO blocks for now the implementation of Proposition B.
inDepth
Weighing The Costs of Pay Parity for Houston’s Firefighters
Posted on · Firefighters contend Proposition B is a matter of fairness. City leaders and police officers argue it would trigger a fiscal catastrophe.
News
Hundreds Of Houston Police Officers Have Handguns That Could Malfunction
Posted on · Tests done by HPD found the Sig Sauer P-320 model can accidentally fire if it is dropped.
Houston Matters
One Year Later: How Has Attack on Dallas Police Affected Law Enforcement Recruitment?
Posted on · A year ago today (July 7, 2016), a gunman opened fire on a peaceful protest in downtown Dallas. When the shooting was over, five police officers were dead.