The mission of the Houston Police Department 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 …

Dial (713) 884-3131 to request non-emergency police service for locations within the city limits of Houston. If you live outside the jurisdiction of the Houston Police Department and have a problem or situation that requires police service, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

The Houston Police Department (HPD) is the primary municipal law enforcement agency serving the City of Houston, Texas, United States and some surrounding areas. With approximately 5,300 officers and 1,200 civilian support personnel it is the fifth-largest municipal police department, serving the fourth-largest city in the United States.

Nov 17, 2024 · The Houston Police Department is on a quest to recruit new officers. On Saturday, the department held a hiring expo to assist in increasing their staff numbers. "We want the very best people in the very best city in the country to work as policemen," said HPD Chief Noe Diaz.

The following news releases are published by the Houston Police Department, Office of Community Affairs. For further information, contact a public information officer at 713-308-3200.

1 day ago · HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Police Department (HPD) Homicide Division has released an image of the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Alisha Parker at a convenience store on 1206 Barker Cypress Road. The incident occurred around 9:05 p.m. on February 4, 2025. According to investigators, the suspect—whose identity remains unknown—was […]

Dec 17, 2024 · HOUSTON – In Houston, complaints about longer response times, prioritization of calls, and delayed investigations have become commonplace. While the city’s police staffing issues have been...

Jan 3, 2025 · HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department has announced the results of their three-night multi-agency DWI Task Force initiative. Authorities said law enforcement officers from eight different agencies conducted proactive traffic enforcement, leading to 712 traffic stops, over 400 traffic citations written, and issuing over 300 warnings.

The Houston Police Department is hiring qualified police officer candidates for our upcoming academy classes. As the fifth largest agency in the nation, HPD sets the bar for …

Oct 31, 2024 · Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz has kept a low profile since taking over the state's largest law enforcement agency in mid-August. Other than attending a handful of news conferences, he has...