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Ban Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
The Houston City Council has confirmed the appointment of Thomas Muñoz as the new Fire Department Chief, replacing Sam Peña, and Noe Diaz as the new Police Department Chief, succeeding Troy Finner. Muñoz brings over 26 years of experience and a commitment to improving safety for all residents. Diaz, with 23 years in law enforcement, including time as a Texas Ranger, promises servant leadership and community engagement. Exciting changes are ahead for Houston's first responders! 🚒🚓 What are your thoughts on the new appointments? Let us know in the comments!
More changes may be on the horizon for the Houston Police Department. Mayor John Whitmire is reportedly in talks with Noe Diaz, the current chief of the Katy Police Department and a former Texas Ranger, to take over as HPD's new chief. What do you think about this potential new leadership for HPD? Share your thoughts below!#HoustonNews #HPD #LeadershipChange #NoeDiaz #MayorWhitmire
On the heels of the Houston Police Chief’s latest news conference on the deactivated sexual assault cases, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the code to suspend cases has continued to be used.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner is speaking out after learning about a number of adult sexual assault cases that he says were suspended “due to lack of personnel.”
The Uvalde officer who was leading the city’s police department during the hesitant law enforcement response to the elementary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers has stepped down.
Spring Valley Village officials and Police Chief Loyd Evans have agreed that Evans will end his duty with the department due to a controversy involving overtime pay.
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HOUSTON, Texas – HPD Chief Art Acevedo made a grim proclamation for the City of Houston on Tuesday, “Get ready for 500 murders,” said Acevedo during an afternoon news conference at HPD headquarters. This said, there are two homicides from Acevedo’s tenure that stand out the most. They are the shooting deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas by HPD in the deadly botched raid on Harding Street. When asked how challenging will it be for Acevedo to leave Houston knowing that Harding Street remains unfinished? Acevedo said, “I’ll be back for Harding Street because it happened on my watch.”AdWatch the video below to hear John Nicholas, brother of Rhogena Nicholas, speak about Acevedo’s departure.
