HPOU Mayoral Aug. 20 Forum at Union Will Detail Candidates’ Police Views
By Tom Kennedy
The top four candidates running for mayor of Houston have each stated that public safety is among their highest priorities if not the highest.
But what do they really believe about the Houston Police Department and where do they want to take it in the next mayoral terms?
This is the utmost question on the minds of HPD officers and on Aug. 20 they will have an opportunity to learn some answers.
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President's Message
By Hans Marticiuc
We have Two Challenges: Promotional And Productivity
In the best tradition of HPD promotional litigation we have this decade’s lawsuit.
It’s not surprising considering the previous lawsuits like Edwards and Lee. Now it’s the “I knew what the rules were but I thought I would try it-anyway” lawsuit.
In its simplest explanation the question was whether or not officers taking the assessment center process for the sergeants examination were competing in three groups of 25 or competing against 75 competitors.
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EDITORIALS: Election Business
By Tom Kennedy
THE HOUSTON POLICE OFFICERS’ UNION AND ITS predecessor, the Houston Police Officers Association, long ago developed the tradition of endorsing mayoral candidates in city elections.
HPOU’s Clout Continues to Grow and Grow and Grow
By Tom Kennedy
Houston political handlers from throughout the spectrum – liberal, conservative and in between – believe HPOU’s political clout in city elections couldn’t be higher in this election year.
HCC has Officer-friendly Class Schedule To Help Get the Core Courses Behind You
By Tom Kennedy
Over the years hundreds of Houston police officers have earned associate degrees from Houston Community College or have gotten “core courses” there en route to a bachelor’s degree.
Mountain State’s CJ Degree Plan Offers Something for All Officers
By Tom Kennedy
A growing number of Houston officers who think they must start from scratch and go many years to earn a college degree have another thing coming.
Officer James F. Willis Goes after Speeder On Market, Collides with Vehicle, Perishes
By Nelson Zoch
Officer James Franklin Willis was born in Carthage on June 15, 1925. He attended elementary school in Galloway and graduated from Logansport High School in Louisiana in 1943. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II from February 1944 to December 1945.
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