At the Houston Police Department, an officer only loses his badge number when promoted or leaving the force. Even then, because of the sentimental significance, former officers keep them as mementos.

Houston police officers receive a $2,000-a-year equipment allowance to purchase such necessary items as guns, ammunition, flashlights and shoes, but they are provided uniforms by the department.

For the first time, Houston police officers will be allowed to wear 9/11 commemorative badges during the month of September. Chief Art Acevedo said he began this practice in Austin and told KPRC ...

Houston police are throwing the book at two of their officers who were caught lying about having an informant during a drug raid that left two people dead and five fellow law enforcement officials ...