Texas
Texas, Local Governments Take On New Security Measures After U.S. Capitol Siege
Posted on · Law enforcement has increased manpower in Houston, Harris County and on the state level.
Tag: public safety
Guns
Houston Lawsuit Challenges Texas Law Regulating No-Gun Signs
Posted on · A church and a coffeeshop allege gun sign requirements discriminate against property owners.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Rodeo Cancelled, And Balancing Safety With Privacy (March 12, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Why local officials cancelled the rodeo, balancing public safety with privacy concerns, how immigration policy changes affect performing arts, and a ballet piece set to the music of David Bowie.
City of Houston
After El Paso Shooting, Houston Plans to Boost Police Presence
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is allocating an additional $1.5 million for public safety.
In-Depth
Houston Weather Forecasters Exploring Ways To Improve Heat Warnings
Posted on · Even in a city that has a long love affair with air conditioning, heat kills.
Transportation
Houston’s Transit Agency Wants To Hire More Police
Posted on · METRO officials say they'll look at reported crimes and rider feedback in deciding where to deploy the officers.
News
Despite A New Ban, Some Texas Cities Can Keep Using Red Light Cameras
Posted on · Communities can keep them running under a clause that lets them to honor their contracts with companies that operate the cameras.
Politics
Fort Bend County Law Enforcement Agencies Fight Over 911 Dispatch Duties
Posted on · The question is whether the public is actually affected by the dispute.
In-Depth
Two Years after Campus Carry Took Effect, Has Anything Changed?
Posted on · Texas’ campus carry law was implemented in August 2016. But there’s not much critics or supporters can refer to to prove their point.
News
Long Lines And Summer Heat Cause Safety Concerns At DPS Offices
Posted on · DPS staff will begin redirecting customers who can handle their requests by phone, mail, or online
Immigration
Sessions Orders Border Prosecutors To Adopt ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy On Immigration
Posted on · The U.S. Department of Justice's directive tells federal prosecutors on the southwest border to prosecute all Department of Homeland Security referrals for alleged violations of federal immigration illegal-entry laws
News
WATCH LIVE: Mayor Turner Announces New Director Of Public Safety And Homeland Security
Posted on · Press conference to announce new Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security
News
Report: 2017 One Of Safest In Decades For Police Officers On Duty
Posted on · However, Texas still leads the country with the most officers killed in the line of duty, with 14 in 2017
News
As Tensions Rise Around The Country, Houston Police Discuss Their Strategy For Keeping Protests Safe
Posted on · Following the events in Charlottesville, protests and rallies have been happening in other cities. And we wanted to know how Houston police are prepared to handle these kinds of events. We spoke to an assistant chief about their strategy for making sure protests stay peaceful.
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.