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Patrol
Video: Houston PD Bans Shooting at People in Vehicles
The former policy allowed officers to use deadly force when their lives were threatened by a suspect in a vehicle. Under state law a vehicle can be considered a deadly weapon.
October 1, 2015
Patrol
Video: Houston PD Officer Paralyzed in Shooting Released From Hospital
A Houston police officer shot in the line of duty and paralyzed from the waist down is finally home after seven months of rehabilitation.
October 3, 2017
Patrol
Video: 53-Year-Old Rookie Joins Houston PD
At 53 years young, Officer Wendy Caldwell recently made history at the Houston Police Department. She's the oldest cadet to ever graduate from the department's police academy.
May 1, 2017
Patrol
Houston PD Helicopter Crew Member Takes Down Burglary Suspect During Chase
A chase ended with a Houston police helicopter crew member taking down a burglary suspect in north Houston right after he was run over by a police vehicle.
June 28, 2016
Weapons
Houston PD Permits Officers to Use Pistol Optics
The department has set some specific rules officers must follow in order to use the pistol optics. They must use Safariland's level III Holster; only optics-ready pistols from specified manufacturers will be accepted; and they must complete an eight-hour training course prior to putting the pistol optics into service.
July 9, 2018
Training
Houston PD Needs More Bilingual Officers
Nearly one of every five Houston police officers are certified in a second language, yet at least one bilingual officers' group say additional officers are needed to communicate with non-English speakers.
January 10, 2010
Special Units
Video: Houston PD Officer Linked to Drug Cartel, Bond Hearing Held
Federal agents say for years members of the Zetas drug cartel paid a veteran Houston police officer to supply them with guns, bulletproof vests, cars, and police intelligence.
April 14, 2015
Patrol
Houston PD Bans Shooting at People in Vehicles
The former policy allowed officers to use deadly force when their lives were threatened by a suspect in a vehicle. Under state law a vehicle can be considered a deadly weapon. More Here.
October 1, 2015
Vehicle Ops
NFL Star Donates Dodge Chargers To Houston PD
A Buffalo Bills pass rusher who grew up in the Houston area donated five 2013 Dodge Charger Pursuit cruisers to the Houston Police Department.
March 21, 2013
Patrol
53-Year-Old Rookie Joins Houston PD
At 53 years young, Officer Wendy Caldwell recently made history at the Houston Police Department. She's the oldest cadet to ever graduate from the department's police academy. More Here.
May 1, 2017
Procedures & Policies
Houston PD Policy Will Allow Officers to Grow Beards
Two years after loosening up the department's tattoo regulations, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo announced that officers will be allowed to grow beards.
December 24, 2019
Training
Houston PD's Mounted Unit
The Houston Police Department has one of the largest mounted patrol units in the country. Learn about it in this police recruitment video from Houston PD.
December 10, 2009
Special Units
Houston PD Officer Linked to Drug Cartel, Bond Hearing Held
Federal agents say for years members of the Zetas drug cartel paid a veteran Houston police officer to supply them with guns, bulletproof vests, cars, and police intelligence. More Here.
April 14, 2015
Patrol
Houston PD Officer Paralyzed in Shooting Released From Hospital
A Houston police officer shot in the line of duty and paralyzed from the waist down is finally home after seven months of rehabilitation. Officer Ronny Cortez left TIRR Memorial Hermann Monday morning. More Here.
October 3, 2017
Technology
Houston PD To Outfit Fleet With GETAC B300 Rugged Notebooks
The Houston City Council has approved a contract with PCS Mobile to outfit the city's 1,800 police cruisers with Getac B300 rugged notebook computers along with in-vehicle docks and mounts.
May 29, 2012
Weapons
Houston PD Arrests Suspects in Major Copper Theft that Knocked Out Local Phone Service
Houston police have arrested three men and are searching for a fourth accused of stealing copper telephone cables and temporarily knocking out phone service in parts of north Houston in recent months.
July 10, 2008
Command
Houston Chief Acevedo Tells City It's "Hard to Say Goodbye" as He Takes Helm of Miami PD
Art Acevedo choked up as he said, "I've led the best team; it's hard to say goodbye."
March 17, 2021
Careers
Houston PD's Traffic Enforcement Unit
Ten stealth vehicles, including Chevrolet Camaros, have helped this specialized unit issue 100,000 tickets for moving violations a year. The unit also accounts for half the agency's drunk-driving arrests.
April 29, 2013
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