Articles for Houston Police Foundation

On March 24, 2004, Houston's Mayor and City Council announced Harold L. Hurtt as Houston's 37th Chief of Police. Chief Hurtt, a veteran of the United States Air Force, began his law enforcement career in 1968 as a patrolman in the Phoenix Police Department. During his tenure with Phoenix, he attained many promotional achievements, eventually becoming Executive Assistant Chief of Police. In 1992, Chief Hurtt retired from the Phoenix Police Department to become Chief of Police for the Oxnard, ...