Houston adult sexual assault cases suspended due to 'lack of personnel', police chief: 'unaccepatable'

HOUSTON - In Houston, a significant number of adult sexual assault cases have been suspended which will now be investigated by a new team, Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner says.

According to Chief Finner, the cases were suspended due to a "lack of personnel" which he called "unacceptable.

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"Sexual assaults are some of the most traumatic crimes for victims and their families", he said in a statement.

HPD has assigned a team to investigate the cases which were reported to be coded, "Suspended - Lack of Personnel" and will also add investigators to their Special Victims Division to prevent the issue from happening again.

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Chief Finner says the issue will be further issued next week.