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Tag: Texas agencies
Patrol
Texas Sheriff’s Investigator Fatally Struck After Stopping to Help at Crash
A white Chevrolet truck was nearing the deputy's patrol vehicle and attempted to swerve to avoid it. Still, the Chevrolet hit the deputy despite the deputy trying to get out of the way, the sheriff said.
April 24, 2024
Investigations
Houston Police Suspended 260,000 Cases Due to Lack of Personnel
Chief Troy Finner said the 264,000 suspended cases represents about 10 percent of the 2.8 million incident reports filed with the police department just in the past eight years.
February 27, 2024
Patrol
Texas Deputy Killed in Crash While Transporting Inmate
Authorities say the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday while the deputies were transporting the inmate back to Montgomery County from Oklahoma.
February 22, 2024
Patrol
Austin Police Shortage Leaves Section of City Without Patrol Officers
Austin Police Association President Michael Bullock tweeted Saturday that an entire sector in East Austin went two hours without a patrol officer assigned to the sector.
February 21, 2024
Patrol
Off-Duty Deputy Killed in Houston Crash
Deputy Ronald Bates served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 31 years and was a loving husband, father, brother and mentor, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said
February 13, 2024
Patrol
Off-Duty Officers Kill Shooter at Houston Megachurch
A pair of off-duty officers at the church fatally shot Moreno, who was confirmed dead at the scene, during an exchange of fire in a church hallway.
February 12, 2024
Patrol
Man Who Rammed, Injured Texas Officer Deploying Spikes Gets Life
Ronnie Jackson was found guilty of hitting Officer Matthew Brazeal in 2020 and dragging the officer more than 100 feet.
January 30, 2024
Patrol
Uvalde Has Already Implemented Changes Specified in DOJ Report
"Specifically, UPD has enhanced police officers’ capabilities by obtaining new equipment,” the statement explained. This equipment includes rifle-rated armor, telecommunication upgrades and advanced door breaching tools.
January 26, 2024
Command
Former Chief Acevedo Returns to Oversee Austin Police
In his new position with Austin, Acevedo will serve as a liaison between APD and the city manager’s office. Interim City Manager Jesús Garza said he created the position and hired Acevedo for the job to help lead the department through challenges.
January 22, 2024
Investigations
DOJ Report Blasts Police Response to Uvalde School Shooting
To assemble the findings, the DOJ’s investigative team spent weeks in Uvalde, conducted more than 260 interviews and examined more than 14,000 pieces of evidence.
January 18, 2024
Patrol
Houston Police Release Video from Ambush of Sergeant, Fatal Shooting of Suspect
The sergeant was wounded in both arms and both legs. He collapsed after the suspect fled, the video shows. The sergeant was soon under the care of his fellow officers who applied tourniquets to his bleeding limbs.
December 20, 2023
Technology
Texas Sheriff’s Agency Approved to Acquire Facial Recognition Software
“The software is a facial recognition software that will provide law enforcement with greater insight and lead generation through the use of its investigative platform,” the agenda item said.
December 13, 2023
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