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PAL

While at Jessup Elem. we talked about the importance of telling someone if ANYONE makes you feel uncomfortable. Then I went out to support Sam Houston's Volleyball Team. #relationalpolicing #GHPAL@houstonpolice @sd_victorian @Nationalpal @adouglas_0298 pic.twitter.com/d0wzsNvZsD

— GHPAL_OFFICER_MYERS (@GhpalMyers) October 13, 2018

National Night Out 2018

First Responder Appreciation Breakfast

Thank you to the Village of River Oaks for inviting us to breakfast. Our officers had a great time talking with residents and enjoying a tasty breakfast. 

Funeral for Nacogdoches Deputy

 

Our officers traveled to the funeral for fallen Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Deputy Raymond Bradley"Brad" Jimmers, who died in the line of duty on October 5th, 2018.

Bike Rodeo

Friday was Bike Rodeo! Thank you to the HPD officers and GTE volunteers for making this annual event a smashing success! @HumbleISD_GTE 🚲 👮 pic.twitter.com/wVGVJGxEXM

— Kristi Roux (@KristiRoux) October 10, 2018

Relational Policing

Officers Bigger & Moran, assigned to Central Patrol, volunteered for a parade in the Heights. From a resident, “The officers could not have been sweeter to our kids. They showed them the patrol car and let them turn on the sirens and even posed for pictures.” 

National Night Out 2018

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Rockets & First Responders |

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HPD and the Houston Texans

What a fun day in the community with the next generation of leaders! Thank you, @HoustonTexans, for the continued partnership. #GoTexans #WeareTexans https://t.co/hrtHbaakEf

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) September 20, 2018

Leading up to Sunday’s #LibertyWhiteOut game, kids from the Houston Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) joined #Texans rookies and police officers for a PLAY 60 Field Day! #TexansCare #TexansPLAY60 pic.twitter.com/orIng6Dp8y

— TexansCare (@texanscare) September 20, 2018

50th Fiestas Patrias International Parade

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Police Activties League

Great meeting today with many of the GHPAL officers. We shared ideas on future events and on how to engage youth. 

National Night Out

Have you scheduled your National Night Out party? We have less than three weeks before this year's NNO. Make a plan to get together and meet your neighbors. Join us on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Go to the HPD Website for more information.

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Join HPD YPAC

The Houston Police Department is inviting Houston area high school students to apply for the 2018-2019 Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC).

Students will address issues affecting youth and the community, participate in community service projects and attend youth leadership conferences throughout the state.  Additionally, the YPAC meets regularly with Chief of Police Art Acevedo and other top HPD officials.

YPAC members are required to meet five times during the school year at the HPD Edward A. Thomas Building at 1200 Travis in downtown Houston.

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 1, 2018. CLICK HERE to register

 

For more information, email rhonda.collins-byrd@houstonpolice.org or call 713-308-3200.

North Harris County Criminal Justice Association

Kingwood Patrol Division Captain Rose Terry joined local law enforcement partners and attended the monthly meeting of the North Harris County Criminal Justice Association. Congressman Ted Poe was the guest speaker. 

National Night Out 2018

For more information about National Night Out 2018, please call your area coordinator:

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Fundraiser Benefit for HPD Officer Jerry Flores

Blackshear Elementary

Our officers were there to wish the students and teachers of @BlackshearEHISD a happy and safe first day back at school! #Firstdayofschool2018 #RelationalPolicing pic.twitter.com/bGCu3qHcUA

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) August 27, 2018

Betsy Ross Elementary

Special thanks to these officers for greeting our scholars and parents this morning! You rock! @houstonpolice @BetsyRossElem @tuwest #HISDWelcomeBack #MovingTheBetsyBus pic.twitter.com/NZ1HZ2aoe7

— Robin Rayford (@ray4d_thebetsy) August 27, 2018

First Day of School

@houstonpolice brought @HumbleISD_BBE school supplies and talked about their jobs!! #IAMHUMBLE #HumbleISDJOY #Careers pic.twitter.com/8v1nXMyB67

— Mrs. Newman (@Frantasticin4th) August 27, 2018

HPD Mounted Patrol

"I met my new NEIGHHHHHHbor!"

PAL

Out promoting our GHPAL program with some great partners @GHPals_Ofc_trip @GHPAL_Aguilar #RelationalPolicing @houstonpolice pic.twitter.com/7waDqpHsry

— GHPAL_Officer_Morales (@GhpalMorales) August 22, 2018

Thank you, Mattress Mack!

Injured Houston police officer credits 'Mattress Mack' for helping his recovery

HOUSTON - Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale of Gallery Furniture knows a thing or two about recliners. He also knows how to help Houstonians. The latest is a Houston Police Officer injured in the line of duty. Officer Chayne Brothers is doing a lot better but it's been a tough road.

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Great Community Involvement to Support an Officer in Need

Jerry Flores took care of the Astros. Now they're rallying around him.

The text messages, calls and get-well cards started arriving from all corners of Major League Baseball by early in the morning of April 13, less than 24 hours after beloved Houston police officer Jerry Flores suffered a devastating skull fracture in a fluke fall off the back of a golf cart.

Northbest PIP

It takes a village! 😊Great turnout at our PIP Meeting last night! #Northbelt pic.twitter.com/VggDb5SEbM

— BA Lummus (@BALUMMI4) August 16, 2018

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Southeast Community Comes Together to Help a Resident in Need

Officers from Southeast Patrol met Ms. Fields when she came into the Southeast Command Station with an issue. After helping her, Sgt. Cloud handed her his business card and invited her to community meetings.

She told him that her home was damaged during Hurricane Harvey and she was waiting on repairs. He offered to assist her if she ever needed anything. She called this week to tell him that she was able to get an air conditioner unit, but she did not have anyone to install it.  That is when Sgt. Cloud told her the community service officers would come out to help.  

Along with the help of carpenter Mr. Billy, the Southeast officers stepped in to help Ms. Fields get the air conditioning unit installed properly. Pictured are Ms. Fields, Mr. Billy, Officer Winn, Lt. Carey, and Sgt. Cloud. Great work by the community in Southeast Houston!  

Area Schools are Starting Back

Here's a message from HPD Chief Art Acevedo reminding everyone to #GetBackInTheZone. Some schools have started already while others begin soon. Let's work together to keep our kids safe! #BackToSchool.

Back to School

Greater Vision Church Annual Back to school Fair in Jacinto City. Thank you Pastor Lee for the invitation. These kids are getting everything they need before going back to school 🍎 @houstonpolice #HFD #HPD #RelationalPolicing #BacktoschoolHouston pic.twitter.com/uFsLPSP3P1

— JG Abad (@jg_abad) August 12, 2018

Gun Safety

Majority of our schools will be opening back up for students in the next few weeks. Filled with new math problems and science fair projects. Parents make sure you speak with your children about gun and weapon safety. If they hear or suspect someone has a weapon, tell an adult. pic.twitter.com/7z2EaQPt8E

— GH PALS - Officer Triplett (@GHPals_Ofc_trip) August 7, 2018

Central Back to School

Yesterday was a huge success for over 400+ Elementary/Middle School students. The Central Achiever's Backpack and Supply Drive would have not been possible without the support of the community! Special Thanks To: Central Patrol (Captain Guinn-Shaver, Lt. Davis, Sgt. Roque, Sgt. Wall, Sgt. Gonzales), Pepsi Co, Staples Inc., Sally M., Christ the King Church, Boys & Girls Club (Havard Club), Houston Texans Teen Club, Montie Beach Civic Organization, and HPOU. For all those who contributed and wished to be anonymous...Thank You! Finally, to the many volunteers and residents who sacrificed your resources, time, or both...Thank You!

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HPD Fox

Our HPD Air Support came down to talk to our youth about their specialty with our HPD helicopter. @houstonpolice find out more with our HPD G.R.E.A.T. Officers 👮 pic.twitter.com/45ifwoXHNB

— OfficerVo (@OfficerVo) July 27, 2018

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Southwest Community Service

We're All In This Together

Having a great community is a group effort. Northwest Houston @HCSOTexas @houstonpolice @LLipton pic.twitter.com/oaASCtZ1TK

— BA Lummus (@BALUMMI4) July 19, 2018

Eastside PIP

Sgt Hicks of the HPD Auto Theft Division spoke to the members of the Eastside Patrol Division Positive Interaction Program (PIP) last night. He reminded residents to lock cars, take valuables, and park in well-lit areas. 

Badges and Bears

Thanks again to @memorialhermann for allowing us to continue our Badges and Bears program! As always, we really enjoyed our time with all the children there! @houstonpolice #communityoutreach #communitypolicing #hospital #childrenshospital #kids #children #bravekids #hpd pic.twitter.com/ZB7FDI4eh2

— J. Lahar (@Mr_Officer713) July 16, 2018

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PAL

Everyday is full of smiles and laughter, and as it should be! Thank you Ingrando Park for having us! I’m going to keep practicing my four square game for next time 😂💙@GhpalMorales @lt_baltazar @adouglas_0298 #HPD #GHPAL #CommunityPolicing #OurFuture #SmileLaughLoveLife pic.twitter.com/3ej87ew2aB

— GHPAL Officer Michon (@MichonMegan) July 10, 2018

Comfort Cases

HPD Officers visited the Chimney Rock Center to donate Comfort Cases. These cases contain toothbrushes, blankets, teddy bears, socks, books, and other items. The children at the Chimney Rock Center are often displaced for various reasons, and these cases give them something they can call their own. Every child deserves to know that they matter! 

HPD and Special Olympics

Officer Tracie Mathews – Segura assigned to the South Central Patrol Station was selected to be the Texas law enforcement representative in Seattle, Washington for the 2018 USA Special Olympics Games. Officer Mathews – Segura was also a Final Leg Torch Runner for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. HPD Captain Kristine Anthony, commander over the Training Division, was also present to cheer on our Texas athletes.

The Special Olympics USA Games were held at Husky Stadium.

From Officer Mathews – Segura: “Several years ago I found myself disappointed in myself, for not making the difference I had sought out to do when I joined Law Enforcement, I felt like I had failed. Then entered Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. I have met so many extraordinary men and women who we see compete and call themselves Special Olympic Athletes, and who I am blessed to call my friends.”

Congratulations to all of the Special Olympics Athletes who represented Texas in Seattle.

HPD Boxing

“The goal of the Houston Police Department boxing association is to promote the physical, mental and academic prosperity of the youth in the community. The HPD boxing association is a proponent in the belief of the importance of mentoring the youth, many of whom face disproportionate risks and challenges. At every possible opportunity, the officers nurture a relationship with the youth to develop trust and cooperation through an unceasing commitment to the community in which we serve.

The mission of the HPD boxing association is to provide community centered activities that help at-risk youth in the second ward/ east end community, and create techniques to help negotiate the daily stressors and life experiences in a positive manner. The boxing association will be partnering with The Knockout Factory East End to develop a youth boxing organization. Through athletics, mentorship and intervention, the partnership between the two organizations will create a youth program that will develop positive, productive and prosperous members of our community.”

Join us for Battle of the Badges on September 14, 2018 at the Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338. All proceeds will go towards Knockout Factory to help pay for their participation in the boxing program, and Assist the Officer, and Assist the Firefighter.

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HPD officers help Missouri family enjoy July 4 fireworks show

HOUSTON - A lot of people were disappointed Freedom Over Texas was washed out on the Fourth of July. That includes a family who drove from Missouri to attend the festival. Jessica Eddleman says they made the trip so her 11-year-old daughter could see Chris Young play.

Great family from Missouri who drove down to Houston/Galveston to vacation. Drove two hours to attend festival and heartbroken to find out it was cancelled. But after grabbing a bite for dinner, Sgt Mike Loessin and I were able to secure rooftop view for the fireworks. Thx Mike! pic.twitter.com/oDVN5zwtlK

— James Dale (@jimmydale726) July 5, 2018

Thank you, Mali

THANK YOU to an AWESOME young lady named Mali, who used her B-Day Party to have her friends bring s to donate to HPD!

Houston Soccer Academy

Great time today at the Houston Soccer Academy hosted by the Houston Dynamo! 

GHPAL

@houstonpolice blast hanging out with H-Town Soccer Academy and Dynamo Soccer at Ingrando Park last night.@adouglas_0298 @MichonMegan pic.twitter.com/ARmKkI8HER

— GHPAL_Officer_Morales (@GhpalMorales) June 29, 2018

Camp ZAC at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club summer safety pool safety

PAL Event!!!

A great evening spent with some of the kids at Rockridge Bend Apts in Greenspoint. Building relationships and talking safety. #RelationshipPolicing #GHPAL @houstonpolice pic.twitter.com/Y9ro3Yx4yu

— GHPAL Officer Bearden (@GhpalBearden) June 27, 2018

Ice Cream

"Ice Cream with an Officer" hosted by Greater Northside District @GNMDistrict, Plaza Fiesta, @HoustonPolice, Mi Tienda, @RepWalle, Pastor David Smith, @Hcphtx @METROHouston.
Thank you for community policing, @ArtAcevedo @bumpers_v!#HouNews #GreaterNorthside #ShopLocalNorthside pic.twitter.com/Y9HKvk8TMY

— Anna Núñez (@nunez_anna) June 27, 2018

Acres Homes

Great time earlier this month at the Acres Homes Block Party. HPD Sgt. Escobedo showed kids a patrol car. The event also included face painting and a petting zoo.