Houston Police Chief Troy Finner announces resignation, Whitmire responds

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Houston Mayor response to Police Chief Finner's retirement, addressing the reasons behind it and laying out key priorities of HPD moving forward.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire responded to Police Chief Finner's retirement announcement, shedding light on the factors that led to this pivotal decision and outlining priorities for the future of the Houston Police Department. This comes after mounting pressures and investigations, including the scrutiny of 264,000 suspended incident reports due to a "lack of personnel," Mayor Whitmire emphasized the imperative need to refocus efforts on core police duties.

Seeking a seamless transition, Whitmire expressed confidence in Larry Satterwhite, whom Finner had entrusted with leadership during his absences. DOWNLOAD THE FOX 26 HOUSTON APP BY CLICKING HERE "We are not playing the blame game," Whitmire asserted, emphasizing the need for collective accountability in addressing the challenges facing the department.As discussions about Finner's successor loom, Whitmire outlined his criteria for the next police chief.

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