OPENING  

Doug Griffith called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

DEDICATION

Meeting dedication for Officer Claude Ronald Beck, end of watch December 10, 1971.

 

GUESTS

Dwight Boykins, running for City Council at large #4, endorsed by HPOU

David Overhuls, running for #248 District Court, endorsed by HPOU

Helen Zhou, running for State Representative #137, endorsed by HPOU

Grizzy from Grizzy’s Hood News

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

Retired Capt. Fremin and Doug Bailess with Camp Hope had a presentation to recognize the HPOU for all they do to help the foundations.

 

PATROL OFFICER OF THE MONTH / INVESTIGATOR OFFICER OF THE MONTH

Officer of the month is Jesse Ramos with Eastside Division.

Investigator of the month is Willie West with Robbery Division.

 

THE TREASURER’S REPORT

The motion to accept the treasury report was made by Debbie Lahaie, second by Shannon Barker, motion carried. The report is on the table and available upon request from Tim Butler.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

As of now, we will not have any comments for the Houston Chronicle.  We have had many issues with the media lately and will be pushing back.

City Council and media issues with our ICE “interactions.” We will explain exactly what factually occurs and what we do and do not do to the media and council members.

Several ATO benefits and memorials are coming up as well. Gala is coming up in March.  Looking for sponsors for all events.

Complaints are coming about uniforms.  Chiefs are tired of the lack of consistency in the uniforms.  Wear your hat the right way, clean up your beard.  Wear the approved outer vest and belts, not the ones you purchased yourself.

Shields of Christ Retreat is coming up, get with Sgt. Jesus Robles.  It is FREE.

Joint Christmas Party with OSSO and AAPOL is coming up on December 13^th at Pitch 25.

Please give monthly to PAC if you are not already doing so.

Officers in crisis, how can we help? Tell people about the problem. AA meetings have started at the union hall. Officers need help so please reach out to us with any problems.  Get help prior to any incident that may happen.  Money and time are not an issue for HOPA, let them know where they can help.

Please utilize HPOU or City Peer Support when in need.  Everybody is hurting right now, and we all need support.  Continue to help those in need.  We can help officers and their families.

Shut down rumors and get the truth out.

Resources are there to help all around, but we do not know what we are not told so get information out to those that can help.

Remember to sign up for Online ID protection on the 3^rd floor.

If you want to submit an article to the Badge & Gun, please email it to Info@HPOU.org and if it chosen you will receive a gift card.

If you want to take pictures with BARC for the PR campaign, then contact the union.

 

REMINDERS

HPOU app no more and all information is located at members.hpou.org

HPOU provides free online ID protection, please sign up.

All active members with HPOU are members of FOP Lodge 110. Medical benefits available. Questions with cards see Kawanski Nichols.  Many updates will be coming along with FOP and meetings for changes coming soon.  Get the new cards in January or we will throw them away in February.

Personal injury attorney for family and friends if they need to contact Kherkher Garcia.

If you need a will, contact Fulton Broemer, they will do it for free.

Insurance provided by HPOU, check plans and rates if interested. Update your beneficiary.

Peer Support is live, contact HOPA, 832-200-3499, or call the city Peer Support too.

See Public Safety Financial Group (PSFG) if you are thinking about retiring.

Next meeting is Thursday, January 8^th.

 

NEW MEMBERS

All officers of class 272

 

ADJOURNMENT

Door prizes were announced and given away.

Bobby Kessler made a motion to adjourn the meeting, second by Ray Hunt, motion passed.

 

Minutes were prepared by Joey Dunn