POLICE Department
The mission of the Houston Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the city of Houston by working cooperatively with the public to prevent crime, enforce the law, preserve the peace, and provide a safe environment.
Communicators on PatrolCommunity members would serve as volunteer translators and assist patrol officers responding to various calls for service.
FREE Emergency Profile Service for Residents
Houston Citizens’ Police Academy
Houston Citizens’ Police Academy Flyer
Homicide Division Cold Cases
Robbery Division Active Cases
New Higher Salaries!The Houston Police Department is now hiring for our upcoming classes. HPD offers a rewarding career, exceptional benefits and a competitive salary. To apply and learn more about our salary increases visit hpdcareer.com.
Houston Police Community Events Blog
HPD has a new blog where you can see upcoming events, pictures and descriptions of past events, and find information to contact HPD Public Affairs Community Relations.
Making a Difference
Commend an HPD Officer or Civilian Employee
Has a Houston Police Department Officer or Civilian Employee provided you with exceptional service? Let Chief Acevedo know.
Body Worn CamerasInformation about the policy for body worn cameras and the camera deployment schedule.
100 Club
Mental Health Division
Cash for Crooks
Houston Police Foundation
Houston Police Explorers
Houston Police Retired Officers Association
Crime Stoppers of Houston
About the 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. A proponent of community policing, Chief Acevedo refers to the proven practice as “Relational Policing,” an opportunity to forge a relationship with each citizen an officer comes in contact with.
The first Hispanic to lead the HPD, Acevedo brings a unique understanding to the concerns of the diverse communities in the City of Houston. Born in Cuba, he was 4 years old when he migrated to the United States with his family in 1968. Acevedo grew up in California and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne in California. Acevedo began his law enforcement career in 1986 as field patrol officer in East Los Angeles with the California Highway Patrol. He rose through the ranks and was named Chief of the California Highway Patrol in 2005. Acevedo most recently served nine years as Chief of the Austin Police Department.
Chief Acevedo holds various leadership positions with the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is married to Tanya Born Acevedo and is the father of Melissa, Matthew and Jake.
contact hpd
For Emergency / Life Threatening Calls
9-1-1
HPD Dispatch Center
Non Emergency: 713.884.3131
File a Report Online for Theft or Criminal Mischief (under $5000 in value)
Patrol Alert Slip - report suspicious activity
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