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The Progress of Abbott’s Local Crime Fighting Plan Is Unclear
Posted on · Abbott said violent crime in Houston was soaring. He said he had a plan to reduce it. What’s happened since?
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Houston City Council Approves Funding For New Jail
Posted on · The vote is the first step toward a new jail for both Houston and Harris County, which will lead to the closure of the city's jails.
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Warrants: Gun Links Suspect To Fatal Shooting Of Deputy Goforth Near Houston
Posted on · Warrants show that detectives identified Shannon Miles as a suspect hours after the slaying. He is charged with murder and in the fatal shooting of Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth.
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Sheriff: Man Charged With Murder In Deaths Of 6 Children, 2 Adults Found Inside Greater Houston Home
Posted on · David Conley, 48, has been charged with murder in the slaying of a family in northwest Harris County.
Elections
State Rep. Fletcher To Make Bid For Harris County Sheriff
Posted on · Republican state Rep. Allen Fletcher of Cypress confirmed on Thursday that he will abandon his House seat for a bid to replace Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia, who is running for mayor of Houston.
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Community Continues To React To Mistreatment Of Mentally Ill Inmate
Posted on · Some say the incident at the Harris County Jail points to a larger cultural issue within the law enforcement system.
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Video: Students Experience Rehabilitating Inmates Inside Harris County Jail
Posted on · Criminal justice majors at the University of Houston-Downtown are putting their education to work
Politics
Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia Answers If He’s Running For Mayor Of Houston…Kind Of…
Posted on · There's been a buzz in political circles about Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia running for Mayor of Houston. Listen to his response.
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First Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies Equipped With Body Cameras
Posted on · The Harris County Sheriff's Office has started its body camera pilot program. It's one of several technology upgrades by the agency.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office Wants To Increase 2015 Budget
Posted on · Harris County Commissioners are working on the budget for next fiscal year. Today, Sheriff Adrian Garcia presented what he argues are the needs for law enforcement in the county. Garcia's request is more than what commissioners had budgeted for the department.
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DA Helps Houston Area Law Enforcement Purchase Body Cams
Posted on · Harris County patrol deputies will soon be equipped with body cameras. It's thanks to a major donation by the district attorney's office to law enforcement agencies.
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Jail Doesn’t Keep Veterans From Receiving The Care They Need
Posted on · A program at the Harris County Jail connects incarcerated vets with services.
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Funeral Held For Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed In Crash
Posted on · Services were held for Deputy Jesse "Trey" Valdez III earlier today.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Killed In Head-On Collision
Posted on · Woman has been charged with possession of a controlled substance
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Harris County Sheriff Promises Recent Jail Incident ‘Won’t Happen Again’
Posted on · Sheriff makes several policy changes after inmate was found in deplorable conditions.