Houston Police Department Suspended Over 260,000 Criminal Cases Due to 'Lack of Personnel'

The Houston Police Department has suspended over 260,000 criminal cases in the past eight years due to a "lack of personnel" code, according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner. The code has been used across all divisions of the department, with about 10% of all incident reports affected. Finner is reviewing the suspended cases and is committed to addressing the issue. Mayor John Whitmire has instructed Chief Finner to be transparent and make the review a top priority.

Impact of the Suspended Cases

The suspension of such a large number of cases has raised concerns about the potential impact on public safety and the administration of justice in Houston. This has also led to questions about the efficiency and capacity of the police department to handle criminal cases.