The HPOU honored Officer James Huckabee of Northeast Patrol as Patrol Officer of the Month in its December general membership meeting. On Feb. 5, Huckabee responded to a female complainant who called in about a burglary of a residence in progress in the 9700 block of Galaxy. She said that a male had broken into Read More
In its December general membership meeting, the HPOU named Jesus Aguirre the Investigator of the Month. Aguirre’s supervising officers provided this account about the officer’s quick thinking and his actions that resulted in his nomination for the honor. On Oct. 15, Aguirre, assigned to the Narcotics Division, acted with other members of his squad to Read More
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The editor of the Badge & Gun had 25 years of experience with The Houston Post. He has served on three grand juries, including one as foreman. His opinions are expressed in this context and do not reflect those of the HPOU.) The Chronicle and a few others are trying to indict Texas’ Read More
This year’s HPOU Scholarship topic is very thought-provoking as always. As usual, the scholarship applicants must express their opinions in a special essay entry that is required to meet a deadline set for 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. Entrants must be dependents of an active or retired HPOU member. And each one must be a Read More
THE HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS UNION appears to be in great shape, thank you, as the state capitol prepares to open the doors to the 2015 session of the Texas Legislature. While some Houston pencil pushers seek to mess with HPD’s pension program, the influential elected officials say that won’t happen. At no time like the Read More