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79 Fox rescue three stranded Lake Houston boaters, earning two sergeants...
Air and Marine Commander Elizabeth Lorenzana and Lt. Randy Upton, right, present Patrol Officers of the Month honor to Sgt. Chris Chebret. Sgt. Mike Burton could not be present. Photo by Gary Hicks...
View ArticleDon’t forget to vote for our endorsed candidates in the Saturday Houston city...
In case you haven’t heard, the HPOU PAC endorsed candidates did very well in the November election. In every race but two, our endorsed candidates finished as the top vote getter. Winning their races...
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HPD officers of all ranks rebuild a citizen’s home in Fifth Ward
The HPD “rebuilders” returned to action, this time to use gallons of sweat equity to spruce up a lady’s home in the Fifth Ward. “Here come the angels!” Mrs. Detrie Gloyd shouted as Commander Jonathan...
View ArticleHPOU PAC’s Dec. 14 Runoff Endorsements
The HPOU PAC finished its screenings of candidates in the Dec. 14 city of Houston runoff election. The PAC believes these candidates will best serve Houston police officers at the City Council table....
View ArticleEulogy for Sgt. Christopher Brewster as spoken by Sgt. Justin Hayes
EDITOR’S NOTE: Sgt. Justin Hayes was Sgt. Chris Brewster’s best friend in the Houston Police Department. Sgt. Hayes delivered this very moving eulogy as part of Sgt. Brewster’s Dec. 12 memorial service...
View ArticleGet the HPD number correct: 5,366 officers – and counting!
POLICE OFFICERS EVERYWHERE HAVE THE HABIT of sharing rumors. Some of these wild stories split the hairs of humanity and can frequently entail numbers games of all amounts and decimal places. HPOU...
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2020 HPOU Scholarship Application
Scholarship Commitment Letter scholarship-application2020 UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS 2020
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Thousands hear tributes to HPD fallen hero as a dedicated officer, brave to...
The evidence – testimony of a sort – clearly proved that Chris Brewster lived his nine years of duty on the Houston Police Department with deep dedication, empathy and a memorable sense of humor. The...
View ArticleWith gratitude from our members…
To everyone at HPOU, On behalf of our entire family, thank you for the beautiful flowers and for your thoughtfulness. Wayne Carr, Uncle of Stephen Carr HPOU, The plant was beautiful. Thank you all. The...
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Get ready for the biggest ATO Heroes’ Gala ever!
Last year tickets to the Assist the Officer Heroes Gala were in such demand that the venue bulged to over-capacity. That heavy demand prompted the planners for this exciting 3rd annual tradition to...
View ArticleOfficer Steve Magness’ work with narcotics task force earns him HPOU’s...
HPOU recognized Narcotics Officer Steve Magness as its Investigator of the Month in the December general membership meeting. Officer Magness is a member of the Houston Money Laundering Initiative,...
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Membership Meeting Minutes for January 2
OPENING Joe Gamaldi called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance. Bishop Corey Wilson led the prayer. DEDICATION Ken Nealy read the meeting dedication for Officer George Rojas who was...
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Kim Ogg must go! Here are the early stages of our coordinated Plan to defeat...
On the off chance you have been living under a rock for the last three years, the current DA, Kim Ogg, and some of her upper-level management team are nothing short of a train wreck. They have...
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HPOU PAC proudly touts the campaign of Maria Jackson In her Democratic...
The Houston Police Officers Union Political Action Committee (PAC) has endorsed former state district Judge Maria Jackson in her March primary race against Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Judge...
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As if Sgt. Rhonda Williams weren’t busy enough, she has written a play that...
For the past few years the Badge & Gun has quoted HPOU Board Member Rhonda Williams a growing number of times since she has spearheaded some popular Union projects, all stressing the importance of...
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HPOU Legal’s Mary Nan Huffman announces her run for Harris County district...
The Houston Police Officers Union makes no secret in its opposition to incumbent Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg. The Union and HPOU President Joe Gamaldi have been outspoken in criticizing...
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HPOU planning another family night to ‘bowl over’ All sorts of free fun at...
The family-oriented Houston Police Officers Union is putting on another family night! No movie this time and no outdoor fun out on Oil Ranch. It’s “winter” in Houston, so we’re going indoors! The...
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Officer Tim Whitaker first recipient of Blue Badge Award for unselfish...
Senior Police Officer and HPOU Board Member Tim Whitaker pictured here with the first annual Blue Badge Award. The Houston Police Family Support Unit (HPFSU) was proud to present the 1st Annual Blue...
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