HPD "Car Guy"

Houston police 'car guy' fixing up vintage cruisers

Officer Jason Knox may be the one behind the wheel, but his Oilers-blue cruiser is the real celebrity. Selfies, thumbs up and lookie-loos greet the handy Houston police car aficionado everywhere he goes in the law enforcement version of the 1996 Chevrolet Caprice he patched up to patrol the streets of Space City just like they used to.

3rd Ward Community and South Central Patrol

16 HPD Officers Complete First Ever Mandarin Language Training Class

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Walmart Donates to YPAC Collection for Senior Citizens

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HPD was Honored to Help with the Funeral for Former President George H. W. Bush

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No Shave November

We raised more than $56,000 for The Cure Starts Now and pediatric cancer research through the “Beard it Up” and “Color for the Cure” campaigns. The beards have to go tomorrow, but the support for research to cure cancer will continue. #RelationalPolicing

Day 1 of the Comida/Food Drive

Day 1 of the Comida/Food Drive is in the books. There is still plenty of time to come to one of the 14 area Fiesta Stores to donate. Or donate online by clicking HERE.

South Central Patrol Appreciation Potluck

South Central Patrol Division would like to express our gratitude for your consistency, commitment, and support of the Houston Police Departments efforts.

It is because of you, our community stakeholders, that we are successful and striving to further serve and protect you. We cannot be as successful as we are without your cooperation and willingness to enable and assist us on our path of providing a safe community.

The Potluck was a huge success with great food, fellowship, and family! We would like to extend our thanks to Mr. Bruce Bacon, who held the position on the Board as President, for being so faithful and committed to the position, but wanted to give someone else the opportunity to experience leadership over such an amazing group. With that being said, thank you to our newest President Mr. Kevin Campbell! We all know this program would not be successful without the backbone(s) our reigning Vice President and Secretary Joyce Drew and Kim Gibson. Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!

Thanksgiving at Central Patrol

On November 16th, the Central Patrol Station hosted a Thanksgiving Food Drive. Because of the support received from our local schools and businesses, we were able to positively impact the lives of 62 families by providing them with turkeys and other goods.

Moving forward, the feedback that was provided will help us continue grow and improve upon this event. Attached are a few photos from the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Enjoy!

Ultimately, none of this would be possible without the help and support of the following: Administration: Captain T. Guinn-Shaver, Lt. C. Davis, Lt. C. Southwell, Sgt. J. Roque, Sgt. C. Wall, Sgt. M Arroyo, and Sgt S. Pham Contributors: State Representative Jessica Farrar, Eddie Carranco & the North Central Civic Association, Doug Griffith with HPOU, Central Patrol, Avenue CDC, Greater Northside Management District, Jeanette R., and H-E-B.

Thanksgiving Meal

⁦@houstonpolice⁩ Assistant Chiefs ⁦@SatterwhiteLJ⁩ and ⁦@sd_victorian⁩ and Mental Health Division, Homeless Outreach staff honored to serve Thanksgiving meals to homeless at The Turning Point Center pic.twitter.com/p6AMNh3mom

— Bill Staney (@BillStaney) November 21, 2018

KIPP Zenith Academy

Although it was extremely cold this morning, these Pre-K4 troopers from KIPP Zenith academy came out into the cold weather and had some some fun on our HPD mockup helicopter. pic.twitter.com/jCSJ1pKzCO

— Al Yanez (@AlYanez74) November 15, 2018

Benavidez Elementary

The kiddos at Benavidez Elem. told us and showed us how much they "LOVED" the Police. There were Hugs for all of us. @GHPals_Ofc_trip and @GhpalBearden even helped "Served" lunch. @ZScott2 @houstonpolice #RelationalPolicing #GHPAL

HPD at Thompson Elementary

Officer Brown joined me at Thompson Elem. For our Turkey Day holiday festivities as we reinforced the values of gun safety and stranger danger. Fyi the school dance off was GRRRREAT !!! THE KIDS WERE AWESOME. @houstonpolice @nationalpal #ghpal #communitypolicing

HPD at St. Anne's

Had a blast speaking to cub scouts and boy scouts last week at St. Anne Catholic Church! Fun dialogue and positive interaction...Always enjoy building relations w/ our youth! #RelationalPolicing #CommunityPolicing #HPD pic.twitter.com/igXwZ13ImR

— Jason Cisneroz (@jasoncisneroz) November 18, 2018

PAL

Officer Trip @GHPals_Ofc_trip & I were able to attend Houston’s 2018 Walk-n-Roll put on by @SpinaBifidaAssn The turn out was amazing and so inspiring! Thank you for letting us participate and celebrate with y’all! It was truly an honor! #inspire #spinabifida #communityrelations pic.twitter.com/wEGXIHMTz6

— Officer Hendrick (@hpdcentralpal) November 18, 2018

Relational Policing at Thanksgiving

Veteran's Day 2018

On this Veteran's Day, we honor all of our country's veterans including the many on our department. Thank you for your service. 

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HPD and Rebuilding Together Houston

HPD at the MADD Walk

Halloween 2018

This Halloween, make sure our community kids are safe as they go Trick or Treating. Follow simple steps to make it a fun and Happy Halloween. 

See the extended version of this video on the HPD YouTube Channel. 

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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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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!

Event in Sunnyside

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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