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Pop-Off Politics: Houston Police Department seeks approval for real time crime center
Read full article: Pop-Off Politics: Houston Police Department seeks approval for real time crime centerCheck out the latest segment of Pop-Off Politics where we dive into important agenda items in Houston! This week, we explore the Houston Police Department's Real Time Crime Center and the Houston Forensic Science Center's efforts to address testing backlogs. Stay informed and engaged with local government. #PopOffPolitics #HoustonNews
Here’s how Houston’s forensic failure could affect murder case of Migos rapper Takeoff and nearly 400 other cases
Read full article: Here’s how Houston’s forensic failure could affect murder case of Migos rapper Takeoff and nearly 400 other casesA former analyst from the Houston Forensic Science Center is in the hot seat, as he has been accused of improperly handling evidence in nearly 400 cases.
Murder of Migos rapper Takeoff at Houston bowling alley among nearly 400 cases flagged for forensic failures
Read full article: Murder of Migos rapper Takeoff at Houston bowling alley among nearly 400 cases flagged for forensic failuresIn the aftermath of the murder of Migos rapper Takeoff, a forensic analyst's termination from the Houston Forensic Science Center sparks legal turmoil.
Mayor Turner says management at Houston Forensic Science Center ‘under review’
Read full article: Mayor Turner says management at Houston Forensic Science Center ‘under review’This report is an updaThe Houston Police Officers Union made a call for change of leadership at the city’s crime lab on Wednesday. te to what we report
Testing facing longer delays at Houston Forensic Science Center, even after millions more invested
Read full article: Testing facing longer delays at Houston Forensic Science Center, even after millions more investedThere are concerns over what KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered involving forensic testing delays at the Houston Forensic Science Center, which is resulting in significant backlogs.
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Houston Forensic Science Center appoints new crime scene unit director following claims of toxic work environment
Read full article: Houston Forensic Science Center appoints new crime scene unit director following claims of toxic work environmentFour months after a blistering letter detailing allegations of mismanagement that launched an investigation into the Houston Forensic Science Center’s crime scene unit, the department has a new leader.
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Hemp or Marijuana? Houston lab can finally tell the difference
Read full article: Hemp or Marijuana? Houston lab can finally tell the differenceHOUSTON The Houston Forensic Science Center has developed a chemical test that can differentiate between hemp and marijuana, making it possible for prosecutors to more easily prosecute misdemeanor marijuana cases in Texas. When a Texas law defining hemp and marijuana went into effect in June 2019, labs in Texas were not prepared to provide the evidence prosecutors needed to enforce the law. The law defined hemp as cannabis with less than 0.3 percent THC, and marijuana with above 0.3 percent THC. Hemp can smell and look like marijuana, and vice versa, said Peter Stout, President and CEO of HFSC. If you buy a CBD product or other hemp or cannabis product, you have no way of knowing whats in that, you just dont, Stout said.