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Be Rynlee’s Miracle!
Shannon Barker, Editor on 09.8.26
2026 ATO Badges & Bogeys – Teams Are Limited!
Editorial Staff on 09.8.26
September 2026 Training Schedule
Editorial Staff on 09.8.26
Back to School Season Brings New Traffic Risks for Parents & Kids
Kherkher Garcia, LLP on 09.8.26
Free 11 Page Back to School Activity Book
Editorial Staff on 08.10.26
FIFA World Cup Houston
Shannon Barker, Editor on 08.10.26
Don’t Forget Accident Coverage This School Year!
Yvonna Lex, FRBT on 08.10.26
2026 Houston World Series of Dog Shows Raises Over $8k!
Shannon Barker, Editor on 08.10.26
HPD Bike Relay Team Rides to Niagara Falls
Shannon Barker, Editor on 08.10.26
2026 TMPA/TXFOP Conference
J. Tippy, FOP Lodge #110, Trustee on 08.10.26
Events: Read All
9/11 Heroes Run, 9/12
Editorial Staff on 08.10.26
Registration Now Open! Badges & Bogeys, 11/16
Editorial Staff on 07.1.26
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With gratitude from members…
Editorial Staff on 09.8.26
The Vecera Family would like to thank Greg Green and the HPOU staff for getting the flyer out regarding the donation of White Blood Cells for the granddaughter of retired police officer Bryon Vecera and great-niece of Senior Police Officer Dale Vecera. We want to thank all of the HPD community that responded to MDRead more
With gratitude from members…
Editorial Staff on 08.10.26
Our family extends our sincere gratitude to the Houston Police Officers’ Union for your thoughtful prayers, beautiful flower arrangement, and unwavering support during this difficult time. Your kindness and compassion brought comfort to our family as we celebrated the life of our beloved Otis. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and will always rememberRead more
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Quick Action Saves Shooting Victim
Editorial Staff on 09.8.26
On June 28th, 2026, Officers Singer and Wilkes were working a special assignment at FIFA Fan Fest. Shortly after noon, there was a call reporting a shooting just occurred a few blocks away. Due to the large crowd event in the immediate area, it was imperative that both officers render the scene safe. Upon arrival,Read more
Investigation Uncovers a Web of Violent Robberies
Editorial Staff on 09.8.26
On May 4, 2026, Detective Pabon was assigned an aggravated robbery/carjacking case for further investigation. Detective Pabon conducted an extensive review of related incidents, evidence, automated license plate reader (LPR) data, electronic records, video footage, recovered property, and suspect information. His investigative efforts connected multiple seemingly separate robberies and led to the identification and prosecutionRead more
Suspect Targeting Asian and Hispanic Families
Editorial Staff on 08.10.26
Beginning in early 2025, Detective Bertens recognized similarities among multiple cases and began linking what initially appeared to be isolated incidents into a single serial investigation involving aggravated robbery, home invasions and burglaries of habitation targeting Asian and Hispanic families. Throughout the investigation, Detective Bertens dedicated countless hours reviewing surveillance footage from numerous residences, businesses,Read more
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Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery
on 09.8.26
None of the advertisements in the Badge & Gun are to be considered as an endorsement by the HPOU. Six spaces for sale at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery Houston, Texas. Upright monument privileges on 2 spaces $8,500. each, Flat markers on 4 spaces $7,500. each. Spaces not being sold as single lots, can purchase 2,Read more
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September
Editorial Staff on 09.8.26
Berry, Rosalyn M. Dr. Rosalyn M. Berry passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 69. She is the mother of Senior Victims Advocate Kamari T. Geffrard, assigned to the Victim Services Division. A visitation was held at Community Bible Baptist Church on Friday, August 14, 2026. A Celebration of Life wasRead more
August
Editorial Staff on 08.10.26
Beasley, Elijah J. (RETIRED) Retired Senior Police Officer Elijah J. Beasley passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife, Retired Senior Police Officer Danielle S. Beasley, who retired on October 15, 2011. Elijah was a Veteran of the United States Army. He joined the HoustonRead more
President's Message
Elections Have Consequences!
“The Houston Police Department plays an indispensable role”. We hear this a lot as it is written on every retirement proclamation given upon retirement. We would all like to believe that the citizens of Houston agree with the sentiment of these words. Sadly, it appears that several of our current city council members do not agree. In fact, they disregarded the Chief of Police, the command staff, and many others when they voted to pass an ordinance disregarding state and federal laws. I understand that this is a hot button issue for national politics, but we do not get involved in national issues like this. In fact, we have done everything possible to stay out of the fray until we were forced to address it. Several members of council decided to bring an ordinance forward tha