OPENING
Douglas Griffith called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.
DEDICATION
Meeting dedication for Officer William “Ponce” DeLeon, EOW March 29, 1982.
GUESTS
Keith Lawyer – PAC
Judge Maria Jackson
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Hal DeLeon, brother of fallen Officer William “Ponce” DeLeon, was presented with a replica of his brother’s badge.
Officer Scott Durfee who was shot in the line of duty recently was presented with a check thanks to Michael Berry and ATO.
Jesus Robles presented information for the Shields of Christ retreats coming up. Get with him for more information and to sign up. Men’s and Women’s separate retreats.
PATROL OFFICER OF THE MONTH / INVESTIGATOR OFFICER OF THE MONTH
Officers of the month:
Officers Cameron Scoby and Nicolas Ruiz Valbuena with South Gessner Division.
Investigator of the month:
Detective Blake Roberts with Homicide Division.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The motion to accept the treasury report was made by Debbie Lahaie, second by Tim Whitaker, motion carried. The report is on the table and available upon request from Tim Butler.
COMMUNICATIONS
No negotiations, no talks, no meetings yet on the new contract.
Contract grievance has been filed against the city for record after the fact. No response currently. Items have been filed with IAD as well.
Commanders are now back to Captains.
Commander Collins is heading up IAD now, has been outstanding so far. Many cases have been handled the way they should have and worked with the union and the chief to handle issues properly. Issues are handled quicker than before.
Suspended cases issue is still ongoing. No updates presented to ADC at this time. The investigation should be wrapping up soon.
Board Member elections are about to begin.
Please send all recommendations for contract negotiations to Info@HPOU.org
Please give monthly to PAC if you are not already doing so.
Officers in crisis, how can we help? Tell people about the problem. City policy needs to change. AA meetings have started at union hall.
Shut down rumors and get the truth out.
Resources are there to help all around, but we do not know what we are not told so get information out to those that can help.
The ATO has ongoing fundraisers. Golf Tournament is on October 17th, sign up today. More fundraisers and events are coming up. Thank you to Tim Whitaker for all you do.
Remember to sign up for Online ID protection on the 3rd floor.
If you want to submit an article to the Badge & Gun, please email it to Info@HPOU.org and if it chosen you will receive a gift card.
If you want to take pictures with BARC for the PR campaign, then contact Dan Levine.
REMINDERS
HPOU app for your phone updated in the google play and the app store, website too.
Minutes are at HPOU.ORG.
HPOU provides free online ID protection, please sign up.
All active members with HPOU are members of FOP Lodge 110. Medical benefits available. Questions with cards see Kawanski Nichols.
Personal injury attorney for family and friends if they need to sure contact Kherkher Garcia.
If you need a will, contact Fulton Broemer, they will do it for free.
Insurance provided by HPOU, check plans and rates if interested.
Peer Support is live, contact HOPA, 832-200-3499.
See Public Safety Financial Group (PSFG) if you are thinking about retiring.
Next meeting is Thursday, November 7th.
NEW MEMBERS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Door prizes were announced and given away.
Jeremy Brady made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Christian Dorton, motion passed.
Minutes prepared by Joey Dunn