OPENING

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

 

PRAYER

Bishop Wilson led us in a moment of silence and a prayer.

 

DEDICATION

Meeting dedication for retired HPD Homicide Lieutenant Nelson Zoch.

 

GUESTS

Greg Travis, former city council member

Alex Mealer, running for Congress (TX-9)

Richard Vega, running for Harris County Commissioner Precinct #2

Steve Radack, running for Harris County Commissioner Precinct #4

Kelly Waterman, Senator Ted Cruz’s office

 

PATROL OFFICER OF THE MONTH / INVESTIGATOR OFFICER OF THE MONTH

Officers of the month:

Wayne Walker & Deante Walker with Central Division

Investigator of the month:

Andy Barajas with Auto Theft Division

 

THE TREASURER’S REPORT

The motion to accept the treasury report was made by Mikey LaReau, second by Terry Seagler, and the motion carried. The report is on the table and available upon request from Tim Butler.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Upcoming elections for board members next week, go out and vote.

The owner of the Mobile Cop Shop is getting up in age; two Homicide officers have purchased the business and are trying to get it all up and running again. A soft opening of the truck will be at the HPOU Picnic.

Promotional exams are still being worked through, updates should be coming soon on dates.

City Council approved the body scans/exams recently, more information will be coming out soon.

The extra 2 days of vacation at the discretion of the Chief will have policy and updates very soon.

9/11 Heroes run was a great success, thank you to Tim Whitaker and Celeste for all the help.

HPOU Picnic coming up November 14^th.

Shields of Christ Retreat for men will be November 5^th-8^th in San Antonio.

The ATO Golf Tournament is on November 16^th at Pecan Grove.  Thank you to Tim Whitaker for all you do.

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

Officers in crisis, how can we help? Tell people about the problem. 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.

Shut down rumors and get the truth out.

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.

 

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. Doug is now the state 1^st Vice President.

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.

Peer Support is live, contact HOPA, 832-200-3499.

See Public Safety Financial Group (PSFG) if you are thinking about retiring and go get a retirement account from them.

Next meeting is November 5^th.

 

NEW MEMBERS

All of Class 276

Malik Windsor

Christian Avila

Motion made by LaReau to accept new members, seconded by Green, motion passed

 

ADJOURNMENT

Door prizes were announced and given away.

Joey Dunn made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ray Hunt, motion passed.

 

Minutes were prepared by Joey Dunn