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.
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City of Houston
How Houston Could Reimagine The City’s Independent Police Oversight Board
Posted on · The Mayor's police reform task force could overhaul how civilians keep an eye on alleged police misconduct.
Criminal Justice
Death Of George Floyd Brings Renewed Scrutiny To Spate Of Houston Police Shootings
Posted on · Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said his department would start releasing videos of certain police interactions, on the heels of a spate of police shootings and the death of former Houstonian George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police.
In-Depth
During The COVID-19 Pandemic, A Police Funeral Presents A New Challenge
Posted on · HPD officer Jason Knox, who died in a helicopter crash last weekend, will be buried on Saturday.
News
Advocacy Group Wants Whistleblower Committee For Houston Police Officers
Posted on · The group says the fatal Harding Street raid might have been prevented if cops had spoken out about misconduct within their ranks.
Local
Galveston’s Mounted Patrol Controversy ‘Will Definitely Not Happen Here,’ Says Houston Police Chief
Posted on · “It’s not in our policy. And I have a very strong suspicion that it will never happen again in the city of Galveston.”
News
New Forensic Evidence Seems To Contradict Police Narrative Of Botched Harding Street Drug Raid
Posted on · The family of the woman killed in the raid is now asking a judge to force some police managers to testify in court.
In-Depth
Houston Police Frustrated About ‘Sweetheart Deals’ And Low Bond For Some Violent Criminals
Posted on · The HPD chief and police union president blame the Harris County DA’s office and judges for crimes by offenders who they say should have been in jail.
News
Houston Police Turn Over Narcotics Division Files For Probe Of Botched Raid
Posted on · Last week, the District Attorney's office warned HPD the department would be served with subpoenas unless it submitted the files by Monday.
News
Medical Examiner Confirms Remains Found In Arkansas Are Those Of Maleah Davis
Posted on · The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences says the cause and manner of death are pending.
News
Harris County Reduces Convictions For Marijuana Misdemeanor Possession By 80 Percent
Posted on · District Attorney Kim Ogg says Harris County is saving money and the pre-charge diversion program improves the work of regional law enforcement.
In-Depth
Timeline: A Botched Houston Police Raid And Its Consequences
Posted on · Here’s an overview of the developments in the story that started with two alleged drug dealers dead and five officers injured.
News
Overall Houston Crime Down, Homicides Up In 2018
Posted on · The Houston Police Department has released its year-end crime stats.
News
How Language Training Is Helping Police Officers in Houston’s Chinatown
Posted on · The first officers have completed their Mandarin class with the University of St. Thomas
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Family, Friends Fondly Recall Doctor Shot While On Bike In Texas Medical Center
Posted on · Friends, family and patients say they can't imagine that anyone would want to hurt Hausknecht, who once treated former President George H.W. Bush