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HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department has announced they've terminated an officer following an investigation that was announced in December.
According to a statement posted in December 2024, the Houston Police Department was made aware of a video showing a use of force incident involving a detention officer at the Joint Processing Center in January 2024.
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Authorities stated the former detention officer involved entered the Houston Police Academy in April and graduated in November and was employed as a probationary police officer.
Houston police said that individual was notified on Thursday that he will no longer be employed by the department.
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No other details were released by authorities.
The Source: Information provided by the Houston Police Department via X.