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 Officer Edward Fitzgerald, end of watch September 20, 1930, and Officer William Phares, end of watch September 30, 1930.

 

GUESTS

None

 

PATROL OFFICER OF THE MONTH / INVESTIGATOR OFFICER OF THE MONTH

Officer of the month:

Matthew Singer & Chris Wilkes with Special Operations and Traffic Enforcement Divisions Investigator of the month:

Edgar Pabon with Robbery Division

 

THE TREASURER’S REPORT

The motion to accept the treasury report was made by Andrew Wright, second by Jim Tippy, motion carried. The report is on the table and available upon request from Tim Butler.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

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

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

The extra 2 days of vacation at the discretion of the Chief will be utilized for officers with no accidents this year.  Should be on the next couple of pay checks.

You can burn your PHRS now, if you have any issues call the union.

Upcoming elections for board members this year, signups are open.

9/11 Heroes run is coming up this year on September 12^th.

HPOU Picnic coming up November 14^th.

Flock flagged 600 officers, on hold in Flock system.  A handful will have IAD investigations.

Greater Houston Blue Mass will be held on September 27^th at the Co-Cathedral on St. Joseph’s Parkway.

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

Shields of Christ Retreat for men will be September 10^th-13^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.

AA meetings have started at the union hall. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.  Contact Mike Crellin for more information, 979-574-9119.

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.

 

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 October 1^st.

 

NEW MEMBERS

None

 

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