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Houston Police Officers' Union Dues for 2009 February 5, 2010 by J.J. Berry Houston Police Officers' Union Dues for the year of were as follows:2009 Posted in News | Permalink

HPOU News Release January 30, 2010 by Gary Blankinship Board Member Credit Card Abuse Posted in News | Permalink

NAPO Meets With White House And DHS To Discuss Immigration Reform January 23, 2010 by Andrea Mournighan NAPO MEETS WITH WHITE HOUSE AND DHS TO DISCUSS IMMIGRATION REFORM   On January 8, 2010 , NAPO met at the White House with staff from the Office of the President, the Office of the Vice President and the Office of the Secretary of Homeland Security to discuss our concerns with current immigration policy and our suggestions on how to reform those policies.  NAPO discussed the importance of securing the border, the need for federal support of state and local law enforcement along our nation’s borders, and the necessity of information and intelligence sharing between federal, state and local law enforcement.    Specifically, NAPO recommended additional training on federal immigration laws for state and local law enforcement, as well as the Department of Homeland Security providing more resources to educate law enforcement on immigration policies and procedures.  NAPO also suggested that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reach out to agencies and communities and make them aware of its presence and services.  Improving the relationship between ICE and state and local law enforcement agencies is vital to protecting our communities from criminal aliens.  Communication and cooperation are essential and NAPO firmly believes that the 287(g) program plays a major role in improving the relationship.   NAPO advocated for the 287(g) program and we voiced our support for expanding the program in order to augment the ICE’s limited resources.   This meeting was a continuation of the conversation between NAPO and the administration about immigration reform.  The next step is working with Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on an immigration reform bill to be introduced this year.  NAPO continues to push for stronger immigration enforcement policies as the administration and lawmakers move forward with immigration reform.   If you have any questions about the meeting or NAPO ’s stances on immigration issues, please contact the NAPO office at (703) 549-0775 .   Andrea Mournighan Director of Governmental Affairs News | Permalink

Meetings Set for Contract Information January 21, 2010 by Ray Hunt As Gary Blankinship promised, he wanted to schedule meetings with each rank to discuss contract wishes before negotiations begin. We had the Lts meeting when we thought Bill White was going to begin negotiations, but stopped further meetings when we found that he was not going to negotiate. We plan to begin negotiations soon and have set meetings for the remaining ranks. All meetings will be held at the HPOU building. The schedule is as follows: Captains Monday, February 15th at 1pm Sgts Monday, February 15th at 8pm Tuesday, February 16th at 1pm and 8pm Officers Wednesday, February 17th at 1pm and 8pm Thursday, February 18th at 1pm and 8pm Friday, February 19th at 10am Please do not attend more than one meeting as space will be limited. Posted in News | Permalink

February General Membership Meeting January 10, 2010 by Ray Hunt The next General Membership Meeting will be Thursday, February 4th in the Breckenridge Porter Building at 1602 State Street at 11am.  All members are welcome and lunch will be served.  The meetings generally last about an hour. Posted in News | Permalink

President's Message: Mayor Parker Is Working With Us To Improve The Department Hay Tabbed Field Officer of Month District Clerk Jackson’s Staff Showers Blue Santa with Gifts Congressman Greene Swears in 2010 HPOU Board One HPD Cadet after Another Contributing to the Union PAC NAPO Secures $298 Million For ’10 Cops Hiring Program Mayor Annise Parker has HPD roots that go back to the 1970s, starting in Homicide and extending Many Other Places Psych Services: Growing Dependent on Alcohol? Here’s How to get Help The Old Days: The Roles of Acting Chiefs in the History of HPD The Shotgun Corner: A .410 M16 Lookalike and the Declining Quail Population Legal Victories for January January Thank You Notes Fallen Officers Remembered: Leon Griggs Latest HPD Award Recipients: Narratives of Outstanding Achievement

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