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Patrol

Texas Deputy Shot and Killed at Traffic Stop

Panola County Chief Deputy John Depresca said the deputy was shot six times with a semiautomatic rifle while he was conducting a traffic stop on FM 10 at about 2 a.m. Tuesday.

December 31, 2019

Patrol

Texas Church's Security Team Stops Active Shooter, 2 Church Members Killed

The gunman shot and killed two congregants at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, TX, before he was killed at about 10:50 a.m., White Settlement Police Chief J.P. Bevering said. The gunman died at the scene.

December 30, 2019

Patrol

Texas Deputy's Home and Car in Driveway Firebombed

On Monday night (Dec. 23), the sergeant, who has not been publicly identified, awoke to part of his house on fire. An investigation determined a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the front window of the home. No one was injured.

December 30, 2019

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

Patrol

Country Star George Strait Raises Money for Texas First Responders

Country music star George Strait is doing his part to help first responders in San Antonio.

December 23, 2019

Patrol

Texas Deputy Killed in Crash, Responding to Burglary

He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the crash, officials said. The other deputy involved in the crash was not seriously injured.

December 23, 2019

Patrol

School Officer Murdered while Working Security at San Antonio IHOP

The fight escalated, officials say, and moved outside to the parking lot. Police believe Martinez was assaulted in the frenzy and when the suspects tried to leave, two suspects in a car ran over the officer, pinning him beneath the vehicle. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.

December 23, 2019

Patrol

Houston Officer Killed in Off-Duty Wrong-Way Crash

It’s not yet clear what caused Solorio, of Katy, to be driving in the opposite direction. State trooper Sgt. Stephen Woodard said that was still under investigation, adding there were “no intoxication signs at the scene.”

December 20, 2019

Special Units

Border Patrol K-9 Killed Trying to Detain Suspect in Texas

Border Patrol K-9 Bulder was shot and killed while trying to detain a suspect in El Paso, TX.

December 18, 2019

Patrol

Image of Texas Officer Helping Woman in Wheelchair Draws Praise

Officer Chris Douglas saw a woman attempting to cross the busy intersection and decided to stop his vehicle in the roadway to block traffic.

December 17, 2019

Patrol

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs Reportedly Make "Credible" Threats Against Police

Two motorcycle gangs involved in a deadly gunfight at a Texas chain restaurant in 2015 have reportedly made "credible" threats against police officers.

December 13, 2019

Patrol

Slain Houston Sergeant's Body Armor Did Not Fail, as Previously Suspected

Preliminary reports about the murder of Sgt. Christopher Brewster had raised concerns that the fatal rounds had penetrated his soft body armor. It's now believed the fatal shot hit beneath the armor's coverage area.

December 12, 2019