Houston Police Department 17+

City of Houston

Designed for iPad

    • Free

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Description

The Houston Police Department (HPD) was established by the citizens of the city of Houston and exists to provide services to the citizens and residents of the city of Houston.

The mission of the HPD is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Houston by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the U.S. Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment.

HPD is committed to building strong relationships within the community (relational policing) and increasing transparency. We have embraced the use of the latest technologies and strategies to reduce crime, improve transparency and enhance accountability.

In an effort to enhance safety, increase our transparency and build stronger ties with the community we are proud to provide our mobile application, HoustonPD. The app is free and gives you access to the latest news and tools to assist your interactions with HPD. You can access alerts, news releases, videos, photos and events within this app. Additionally, you will be linked to our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Periscope accounts for the most up-to-the minute information regarding the department.
The following features are included in the application:

- Push notifications: Breaking news, major road closures, significant events and crime prevention tips can be pushed to your phone if you opt in
- Commendations: Let us know if you’ve had a noteworthy interaction with a HPD officer
- Maps: Find your nearest HPD station
- News: Read the latest updates regarding major crimes and the activities of the Chief of Police and other command staff members
- Twitter: Follow a link to the department’s twitter page for most up-to-the minute news and activity alerts
- Instagram: Review our photos of relational policing and current community activities
- Facebook: Like our page and view posts of our events and watch videos of our latest activities
- YouTube: Watch videos from the HPD YouTube Channel on crime prevention and major news conferences
- Periscope: Listen to live streamed press conferences
- Triple C Podcast: Listen and laugh as our officers as the bridge the gap with the community by showing a lighter side of law enforcement, add humor to a serious job, provide crime prevention tips, share upcoming events and even share stories of their years on the streets.
- Recruiting: Learn what it takes to become a HPD officer and how you can become one of the department’s newest recruits
- File a report: Have access to file non-emergency reports online

The Houston Police Department is committed to keeping our information updated and relevant. We will be adding features in the future and changing our content. Please check with us often and stay tuned.

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