Houston Senior Police Officer Ed Lem issued a warning to the crowd of students gathered around him. "You're going to hear some explosions," the HPD SWAT officer said Thursday, moments before a gas ...

Despite expending an extra $4 million to add a sixth academy class in 2025, the Houston Police Department is on pace to graduate fewer cadets this fiscal year compared to 2024, which only had five ...

HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department is hoping a cool $10,000 will help to recruit future officers. HPD announced the incentive program on Twitter, saying that new cadets would get the money ...

FILE – Houston Mayor John Whitmire at City Hall on May 8, 2024. In an effort to address the Houston Police Department’s lingering staffing shortages, Mayor John Whitmire said he believes state ...

Officers out of the academy make $42,000, and after the first year, their salary increased to roughly $65,000, ... Houston police officers are given $2,000 yearly for an equipment allowance.

After the January incident, the officer entered the Houston police academy in April and graduated during a ceremony in November, becoming a Probationary Police Officer, HPD said.

On this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, one guest is Dr. Alexander Byrd, ... One solution to offer cash bonuses to attract applicants for the Houston Police Academy.

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz stands next to Mayor John Whitmire after taking a class photo with Houston Police Academy Cadet Class 264 on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 in Houston. HPD welcomed 53 new ...