Happening now: press conference with #Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Police Chief Troy Finner on the annual "March on Crime." #Texas #Crime
Turner is asked about the ordinance he proposed regarding bail setting. Turner says it's still in the works.
(Not sure city or county has authority to do this- some think it's only #txlege)
(Not sure city or county has authority to do this- some think it's only #txlege)
When asked about the officers who are supposed to be taking overtime to add 125 patrols per day, Finner says he thinks they're doing "pretty good," but says there's some who've called in " sick and whatnot."
Turner also pointed to the Texas Constitutional carry law as a cause of rising crime. The new law did not take effect until September 1, 2021, while violent crime, specifically homicide, has been on the rise in Houston since at least 2019.
Background on the new law Turner wants overturned: thetexan.news/constitutional…
Houston's annual "March on Crime" has taken place since 1984.
Some background: thetexan.news/houston-launch…
Some background: thetexan.news/houston-launch…
Finner also said that in the past few weeks his officers have arrested 11 wanted murder suspects.
Finner said the gun buy-back program should be active soon.
Background: thetexan.news/houston-harris…
Background: thetexan.news/houston-harris…
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