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.
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.
Local
Mayoral Candidate Dwight Boykins Accuses Police Union Of Racist Tweet
Posted on · The union denies the message had racial connotations.
News
HPD Participates In National Police Week
Posted on · A memorial service for fallen officers, an awards ceremony for HPD employees and tours of the Training Academy are some of the activities
News
Turner And Council Members Support Growing HPD, But Don’t Say How City Would Pay For It
Posted on · They have signed a pledge promoted by the police union that proposes growing the force by 500 officers in five years
News
Houston Police Officers Reflect On Strategies In Wake Of Recent Shootings
Posted on · Police work has been under much scrutiny recently, especially after the events in Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas. Are there things law enforcement can do to avoid more shootings and increase trust with the community?
News
Houston Reacts To Dallas Shootings Of Police Officers
Posted on · The calculated killing of police officers in Dallas has shocked the nation, including Houston. And some worry it will worsen relations between the black community and police.