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Comida/Food Drive Join the Houston Police Department in its 33rd Annual Comida/Food Drive and help feed less fortunate families during the holiday season.
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The Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL) is actively recruiting Houston area youth ages 8-18 and adult volunteers to participate in athletic, educational and mentoring activities.
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Houston Citizens’ Police Academy
Sign up for the Citizens’ Police Academy fall Classes
Houston Citizens’ Police Academy Flyer
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New Higher Salaries!
HPD is now hiring for our upcoming classes. HPD offers a rewarding career, exceptional benefits and a competitive salary. To apply and learn more visit hpdcareer.com.
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Robbery Division Active Cases
The HPD Robbery Division now has its own public webpage with information on open cases. Please visit us at www.HoustonPoliceRobbery.Org
Making a Difference
Has a HPD Officer or Civilian Employee provided you with exceptional service? Let Chief Acevedo know. Read commendations sent in by the community for HPD personnel.
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The Houston Police Department/City of Houston is providing the public an opportunity to view and comment on its application to the U.S. Department of Justice for a grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) program.
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Chief of Police
Art Acevedo was sworn-in as Chief of the Houston Police Department (HPD) on November 30, 2016. Chief Acevedo leads a department of 5,200 sworn law enforcement officers and 1,200 civilian support personnel with an annual general fund budget of $825 million in the fourth largest city in the United States.
Chief Acevedo believes good communication is vital for a successful community and steadily works to strengthen the bond between the community and its police department.
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