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.
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.
Posted on · The union denies the message had racial connotations.
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
Posted on · They have signed a pledge promoted by the police union that proposes growing the force by 500 officers in five years
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?
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.