Unique partnership between residents and police helps solve nuisance crimes in southwest Houston
On the campaign trail, District J Council Member Edward Pollard argued for making public safety a top priority for his constituents along the Southwest Freeway.
The result launched just before the new year, is a unique partnership between residents and police that gets those residents invested in that promise.
On a warm July morning, officers from HPD s Differential Response team, DRT for short, are out talking to residents. The officers are trained to find unique solutions to small crimes and violations.
Council Member Pollard is trying to leverage the concerns of the people he represents, with the solutions that DRT officers can offer.
Packaged water bottles being unloaded at India House.
Houston: In response to the boil water notice and busted pipes following the winter storm Uri, India House partnered with Houston City Council Member of District J, Edward Pollard to distribute water, PPE and hand sanitizer. Total 200 cases of water (24 bottles each case) were distributed.
Council Member Pollard said, “India House has stepped up and partnered with the City of Houston to make sure we give clean water to the residents.” The families expressed their gratitude to India House and city of Houston for the distribution.
India House’s Executive Director, Col. Vipin Kumar said, “These are difficult times. This water distribution was organized not only because people could not afford it, but also due to non-availability of water in the stores.”