Officers Ruben and Jones, working extra job, disarm suspect Armed with...
The actions taken by Officers A. Ruben and N. Jones of Northeast Patrol very likely saved the lives of dozens of patrons at a night club where the officers worked an extra job. They shot and disarmed a...
View ArticleEditorial: Assist the Officer Gala another example of positive annual event
ASSIST THE OFFICER AND HPOU HAVE SUCCEEDED IN PUTTING TOGETHER yet another positive annual HPD tradition that recognizes the true heroes in the Department. First there came the Police Week “Heroes”...
View ArticleATO Top Cop Hero’s Gala a Success
The Assist the Officer Top Cop Hero Gala held Feb. 3 was by all reports a success in its first-time version. Plans are already underway to make next year’s event bigger and better. The effort put forth...
View ArticleApril 5 Membership Meeting Minutes
OPENING Joe Gamaldi called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Rev. Corey Wilson led the prayer. DEDICATION Luis Menendez read the meeting dedication for Officer James Kilty who was...
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Chivers De Mayo to Raise Money for K9 Vests
On May 5th, at 11 Below Brewing Co, Houston Chivers will be sponsoring Chivers De Mayo to show their support and appreciation for police officers keeping the city of Houston safe. The proceeds to this...
View ArticleHere’s the schedule for this year’s Police Week
The Houston Police Department will observe National Police Week from Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18. The purpose of this observance is to increase the public’s awareness of the role of police...
View ArticleSome advice: Officers, don’t allow yourselves to be ‘dead inside’
The other day I read a quote from a famous football coach. He was asked if he gets excited about the big bowl games. His reply was curious. He said, “I’m dead in here. It’s like burnt wood.” I take it...
View ArticleLatest lesson in human trafficking features more than just sex slaves; How...
What do you know about human trafficking? Unlike what most people think, human trafficking does not only happen in Third World countries and it is not just a matter of sex trafficking. Human...
View ArticleK9 Officer Ronny’s memory lives on in Patrol Officer of Month presentation
The HPOU honored three officers, including K9 Ronny, as patrol officers of the month at the March general membership meeting. The event leading to this honor took place Feb. 21 and resulted in Ronny’s...
View ArticleGamaldi hosts friendly meet-and-greet with Sen. Cornyn
HPOU President Joe Gamaldi played host to U. S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, on Sept. 26 to share thoughts about a recently passed bill that strengthens background checks for prospective gun owners....
View ArticleFirst-ever Coptober Fest to feature selection of HPD’s favorite local brew,...
Assist the Officer Foundation board members couldn’t decide what to do next for their next fundraiser, so they decided to do it all. On Oct. 6 from noon to 6 p.m. ATO will hold the first Coptober Fest...
View ArticleNo surprise! Calf Scramble Posse puts in another successful season of ‘Hard...
The undaunted HPD Calf Scramble Posse – as it has for the past 75 years – once again got its man and TWO young ladies at the latest edition of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Posse members...
View ArticleNewly formed Houston Police Boxing Association scores ‘a knock-out’ success...
The Houston Police Boxing Association went undefeated in its first series of boxing rounds against Precinct 6 constables on Feb. 10 at the Knockout Factory, 5601 Navigation. Net proceeds of $3,000 was...
View ArticleEditorial: Exciting future events accentuate the positives of today’s policing
THE OPENING OF SPRING 2018 IS SEEING LOTS OF positive opportunities for Houston police officers/HPOU members. The upcoming month of May will spotlight National Police Week, availing the citizenry HPD...
View ArticleThe current message around HPOU and the Department is clear: Recruit,...
By now it should be no secret that our focus here at the HPOU has been aggressively addressing our staffing crisis in the Houston Police Department. Recruiting has been the subject of previous articles...
View ArticleOTHER OPERATION LONE STAR EVENTS
In early December Operation Lone Star placed 100 Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves at Brookside Cemetery on I-69 North and another 100 Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves at Rosewood Cemetery on...
View ArticleOther Operation Lone Star Future Plans
On January 19, 2012, while on a combat mission a CH53D helicopter assigned to US Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, the Red Lions, crashed in the mountains of Afghanistan. Six marines, including...
View ArticleHere’s the schedule for this year’s Police Week
The Houston Police Department will observe National Police Week from Monday, May 14 through Friday, May 18. The purpose of this observance is to increase the public’s awareness of the role of police...
View ArticleCivilian Employees and HPD Officers
There are over 5100 Classified employees and more than 1200 Civilian employees who work at the Houston Police Department. Civilians make up about 23% of the HPD workforce. If you are an officer...
View ArticleKelsey-Seybold: Chronic tiredness? Your thyroid could be the culprit,...
You’re a female officer with ongoing fatigue, hair loss, and sensitivity to cold, but can’t put your finger on any one cause. If this sounds like you, talk to your doctor about the possible need for a...
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