Houston reaches tentative five-year contract agreement with police officers’ union

HOUSTON – As Houston leaders continue to balance the city’s budget and allocate funds, Mayor John Whitmire is expected to share details on a five-year contract agreement with the Police Officers’ Union.

During his mayoral campaign, Whitmire called public safety a top priority under his administration.

However, months into his mayoralship, he faced an unexpected challenge when the department was exposed for suspending more than 200,000 sexual assault and domestic violence cases…

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