HPD reallocates resources to deal with MS 13
KTRK-13 reports that HPD is reallocating resources to deal with the MS 13 gang problem in Houston.
That's welcome news, of course, but this part of the report was revealing:
About a year ago, as a result of retirement and layoffs at HPD, there was a reallocation of manpower that removed officers from full-time gang task force duties, allowing them only to work gang crimes part time. HPD admits there is need for such full-time work.
HPD's manpower shortages have not gone away. While it's good news that HPD has shifted resources to the gang problem, that means resources have been shifted away from other areas. Increased crime is sure to be the result.
Unfortunately, we don't see any elected officials exercising leadership in remedying HPD's ongoing manpower woes.
RELATED: Neighborhood residents complain about MS-13, HPD reaction
UPDATE (05-13-2005): Robert Crowe's report for the Chronicle notes that HPD still refuses to talk about the extent of the gang problem with any specificity.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 05/12/05 09:42 PM | Print |
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