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Viral rumors about a serial killer in Harris County are officially false, despite recent discoveries of bodies in local bayous. Officials are urging everyone to ignore the social media panic and stick to verified news sources for safety updates.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
Pay parity has required significant investment but is credited with reducing turnover costs.
Harris County residents benefit from a more stable and experienced public safety workforce.
Teens experiencing abuse.
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Law enforcement agencies from across the country search the DPS Flock database once every four seconds, on average. After the Tribune inquired, DPS said it will limit which agencies can access the network.
The higher fee, meant to combat catalytic converter theft, provided millions to expand the Flock network across Texas. Some lawmakers say that wasn’t the intent.
The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network.
Constables and other public safety departments emphasized that pay parity has significantly improved recruitment and retention, helping to keep the community safe.
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Officials said that the suspect, who had been wanted for attempted capital murder since Wednesday, was found dead in the building where he was barricaded.
Residents are worried that Flock cameras create a mass surveillance network that threatens privacy and could be used by ICE to target immigrant families.
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The Court highlighted the prevalence of teen dating violence and the need for community resources and education.
‘There is not a serial killer’: Harris County DA disputes rumors after more bodies found in bayous Click2Houston
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