HPD addresses crime prevention in annual March on Crime Campaign
The Houston Police Department is having a news conference on Monday to discuss crime prevention during the 40th annual March on Crime Campaign. (KPRC)
HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department had a news conference on Monday to discuss crime prevention during the 40th annual March on Crime Campaign.
Several law enforcement agencies were present, including the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
At the conference, HPD Chief Troy Finner mentioned how police will tackle crime in March and how they will partner with other agencies.
The March on Crime initiative was started in 1984 because crime was growing in Houston.
The campaign has been held every year to educate the public on the following issues:
Crime prevention
Drug Awareness
Crime Stoppers
Neighborhood Watch
Personal safety
Burglary prevention
Crimes against the elderly
Juvenile crime
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