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After Houston police chief retired amid scandal over dropped cases
May 11, 2024 — Finner’s exit is only the beginning of efforts to address the Houston Police Department’s ongoing troubles, observers say.
Houston Police suspended cases scandal ... - Houston Public Media
Aug 21, 2024 — Half a year after the Houston Police Department was rocked by a scandal involving a quarter million suspended cases, Mayor John Whitmire's Independent Review Committee released its findings on ...
Chief removed from HPD Executive Team in aftermath of …
Jul 31, 2024 — Officer Chandra Hatcher's status with the Houston Police Department has changed following a recent development that caused the investigation into the suspended code due to the lack of manpower.
Six Houston police officers under internal affairs review in …
Mar 22, 2024 — KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed with HPD’s Union that five commanders and one lieutenant have been served by internal affairs in the ongoing internal affairs division investigation as to how...
Houston police chief Troy Finner retires suddenly after questions ...
May 8, 2024 — Troy Finner served as the chief of the Houston Police Department since 2021, capping off a 34-year career with the department.
What to know about HPD's 264,000 suspended cases due to 'lack …
Mar 7, 2024 — The Houston Police Department dropped over 250,000 cases without investigating them due to a system code citing "lack of personnel."
Houston police chief out: Troy Finner retires from HPD amid 'SL
May 8, 2024 — Three years and a month ago, the city ushered in new leadership at the police department. Fast forward to Tuesday night, and HPD is undergoing change once again.
Houston police cases suspended: Chief Troy Finner expands …
Feb 26, 2024 — The stunning revelation on Monday, which resulted from a wider department review, came days after a frustrated Chief Troy Finner vowed that HPD will do better by adult sex crime victims.
HPD leaders look to complete review of suspended cases by end …
1 day ago — HPD leaders hope to complete review of 264,000 suspended cases by 2025, so far resulting in over 175 cases.