Portal:Houston/Selected article/October 2006

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The Houston Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving the City of Houston. HPD currently employs approximately 4,700 officers throughout the city. According to the HPD, "The mission of the Houston Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Houston by working cooperatively with the public and within the framework of the U.S. Constitution to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide for a safe environment."