Tag Archives: ‘Significant number’ of sexual assault cases suspended due to HPD staffing

As of this week, the Neighborhood Safety Tracker has recorded 1,771 sexual assaults in Houston over the past 12 months, indicating a 3.8% increase compared to the annual average over the last four years. However, it remains unclear how many of these cases have been solved. This uncertainty led to a revelation by Houston Police Chief Troy Finner on Friday …

In Houston, Texas, the Neighborhood Safety Tracker reported 1,771 sexual assaults in the past 12 months, indicating a 3.8% increase compared to the average over the last four years. However, what remains unclear is the number of cases solved, prompting Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to address a concerning issue on Friday night. According to Finner, a recent internal review …