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Houston’s Crime Lab Will Outsource DNA, Rape Kit Testing To Clear Backlog
Posted on · The Houston Forensic Science Center will spend $2 million to have a private lab process incoming DNA work for the next 10 months
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Houston Matters
Hypnosis, And Other Unusual Ways Texas Solves Crimes
Posted on · Texas has used some unusual methods to solve crimes, but some argue those practices are "junk science."
Houston Matters
Full Show: Gov. Abbott’s School Safety Plan, And Political Roundup (May 30, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday’s Houston Matters: We learn about Gov. Abbott's new school safety plan. Our experts break down the latest national, state, and local political stories. We discuss some peculiar methods Texas has used to solve crimes. And we meet some local competitive Scrabble players.
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Law Enforcement Use Of Genealogy Sites Raises Ethical Concerns
Posted on · DNA databases stored by consumer genealogy sites like 23andMe and gedmatch.com could become a powerful tools to identify criminal suspects.
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Union Will Appeal Firing Of Harris County Deputy Who Shot Unarmed Man
Posted on · The family of Danny Ray Thomas is also suing the Harris County Sheriff's Office
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No Justice: How A Police Officer’s Bullet Shattered Robbie Tolan’s Dreams, But Gave Him Purpose
Posted on · Tolan survived being shot by Bellaire police in his own driveway in 2008. He tells his story in a new memoir, 'No Justice.'
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WATCH: HISD And Law Enforcement Chiefs Talk About School Safety in Houston
Posted on · Houston Independent School District Superintendent Richard Carranza, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and HISD Interim Chief of Police Paul Cordova discuss:
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Re-Examining Relationships Between African-Americans & Law Enforcement
Posted on · How has the relationship between African-Americans and Houston law enforcement changed since 2016?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Trump’s Infrastructure Plan, And Law Enforcement And The Black Community (Feb. 12, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We learn how Pres. Trump's infrastructure plan could affect Houston. The Texas Railroad Commissioner talks about oil and gas expanding to new parts of the state. Then, we revisit the relationship between Houston's African-American community and the police. We get answers to your pet care questions. And MK Bower discusses the latest Houston sports news.
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Five Months After Sandra Bland Act Went Into Effect, What Has Changed?
Posted on · A Texas legislative committee came to Houston to find out
Houston Matters
Sheriff’s Deputies Have A New, High-Tech Way To Respond To Mental Health Emergencies
Posted on · A pilot program will give some deputies iPads from which they can connect patients with a mental health professional live in the field.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Political Roundup, And The Camp Logan Riots (Aug. 23, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas. And we revisit the story of the Camp Logan Riots on the 100th anniversary of the infamous event.
Houston Matters
Could Security Cameras Someday Spot Crime Before It Happens?
Posted on · A University of Houston researcher is developing a system that would allow security cameras to recognize potential threats to public safety before they happen and send an alert to law enforcement.
Houston Matters
Human Smuggling Tragedy Reinforces Ongoing Concerns About Trafficking
Posted on · We’re continuing to follow developments on a human smuggling case out of San Antonio that officials are calling ‘tragic.’
Houston Matters
From The Sanctuary Cities Law To Catching Dangerous Drivers, HPD Chief Art Acevedo Takes Your Questions
Posted on · Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo takes your questions and comments.