Garcia home project featured floor-to-roof remodeling thanks to inspiring...
Officer Ramiro Garcia Jr. was off duty and travelling home from a wedding when one of the tires in his vehicle blew out. Officer Garcia was ejected and suffered severe injuries which paralyzed him from...
View ArticleEditorial: We thank Jim Dutton – the ‘wrangler’ who stepped up With a plan to...
JIM DUTTON WEARS A BIG SMILE AND A COWBOY HAT. We now have to say with conviction that he has the appearance of a extraordinary wrangler – not the ranching kind with cattle and horses, although he...
View ArticleHPOU and SOLO Raise Money for Angleman Syndrome
Recently the HPOU sponsored a motorcycle riding tournament/ fundraiser put on by our SOLO officers, where officers from around the state traveled to come compete. Thanks to our great friends at Stubbs...
View ArticleDallas Funeral Information and Transportation
The funeral plans for the 5 Officers murderer in the Dallas attacks are being finalized. At this time, we only have information on 4 of the funerals, but we now know that there will not be a singular...
View ArticleHPD a leader in its establishment of policing liaisons to each ethnic,...
The Houston Police Department continues to take community-oriented policing to new levels that puts the department in national leadership status. HPD currently has on duty full-time liaisons tasked...
View ArticleSaddiqi’s ongoing communications with Muslim Community has resulted in ‘no...
Officer Muzaffar Siddiqi established a police communications relationship with Houston’s growing Muslim community in the year 2000, even prior to 9-Eleven, a tragic event that prompted a growing...
View ArticleOn the HPD Range: Muzzling on the Range and cooling off the ‘hot brass’
The loudest shot you’ll ever hear comes out the barrel of a gun somebody said wasn’t loaded. This truly relevant piece of gun safety information to those of us who handle guns 24-seven never falls into...
View ArticleAn Officer’s Plea to the Public as told to Barbara A. Schwartz
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in “American Police Beat” and on www.apbweb.com and is reprinted with permission of the author. LISTEN PLEASE I don’t go to work to hurt anyone. I don’t...
View ArticleTime for Action
After the July 17th execution of three more police officers in Baton Rouge, the rules of engagement have changed. The conversation is over. The time has come for politicians to take action instead of...
View ArticleMay 29 Active Shooter: Deputy Constable Luna shot responded to HPD’s ‘Assist’...
The May 29 active shooter scene in the middle of a Memorial area neighborhood had more than its share of danger and chaos. Deputy Constable Danny Luna had to decipher broadcasts from three different –...
View ArticleJoint retirement decision put the Officers Draycott together on patrol for...
A year ago Jason Draycott wanted to retire from HPD. He had an idea – he would approach his older brother Jim and try to persuade him to retire the same day. “I have always loved police work,” Jim...
View ArticleThe Draycott Brothers: HPD duo decide to retire at same time, ending 63 years...
Let the record show that the Houston policing brothers Draycott never shied away from adventure and – even in the stark reality of 63 years on Patrol – never dreaded going to work. That’s their story...
View ArticleHPD community liaison team positive force in Houston, elsewhere
THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS ACTS OF VIOLENCE against police officers this summer has emblazoned the words EXTRA SAFETY and CAUTION in the minds of all of HPD’s finest. As any Patrol officer who has ever...
View ArticleDallas police murders prompting stepped-up safety practices, including more...
The assassinations of five officers in Dallas in July followed by the ambush in Baton Rouge could have happened anywhere in the country, including Houston, Texas. We are always on high alert during...
View Article9/11 Heroes Run September 10 at Ellington Field
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 7:30AM, Houston will again serve as a run location for a 5K, 9/11 Heroes Run to be held at Ellington Airport. The 9/11 Heroes Run is held to ensure that no one...
View ArticleBBQ Benefit for Family of Officer Homer Teran September 16
There will be a BBQ benefit for the family of Officer Homer Teran, who recently passed away due to an unexpected illness. The benefit will be on Friday, September 16th, please come out and show your...
View ArticleGuns ‘N Hoses Poker Tournament
At approximately 3:15 a.m. on June 12, 2016, the Pearland Police Department was notified of a major accident involving on of their rookie officers. Andy Ekpanya was killed when his patrol car was hit...
View ArticleUpcoming HPOU Elections Information
Members, The sign up period for the HPOU elections is now open. The following positions are up for election for the coming year: 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Director #2 Director #4 Director...
View ArticleHPOU Membership Meeting Minutes September 1, 2016
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Ray Hunt, President, called the meeting to order then followed with the Pledge of Allegiance. Bishop Wilson provided the opening prayer. MEETING DEDICATION: Joe Gamaldi read...
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HPOU/TPT Family Picnic
It is that time of year again for the annual HPOU/ TPT Family Picnic. This is our 5th annual and it promises to be our best ever. Make sure and stop by the Union Hall and pick up tickets. The tickets...
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