A march in honor of two graduates from Yates High is bringing officers together with the community. HPD Sgt. Harold Preston and George Floyd grew up in Third Ward, both graduated from Yates and unfortunately, both were killed in 2020. Floyd was killed by a police officer and Preston was a police officer killed in the line of duty.
Houston mayor will announce implementation of police reform task force recommendations
Members of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s administration tell KHOU 11 Chief Troy Finner will also announce policies on the release of police body camera video. Author: Adam Bennett Updated: 6:14 PM CDT April 28, 2021
HOUSTON On Thursday, Houston’s mayor plans to announce the implementation of key recommendations from his task force on policing reform.
Members of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s administration tell KHOU 11 that Chief Troy Finner will also announce policies on the release of police body camera video.
Mayor Turner created the task force in June 2020 following calls from the community for accountability and transparency.
Is the treatment of U.S. Capitol rioters highlighting a law enforcement double standard?
Comparing Capitol and BLM protests
Many people can t help but compare the reaction to the Capitol and the Black Lives Matter protests.
HOUSTON - After yesterday’s chaos at the Capitol, many are calling the treatment of the crowd an overwhelming double standard as law enforcement seemed to show great restraint in the midst of a riot. So many people are now asking one question. What would have happened if that had been a crowd of African Americans? asks Community of Faith Pastor Bishop James Dixon. Many believe the answer is indisputable.