| Houston Police Department | |
|---|---|
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| Motto | Order through law, justice with mercy |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1841 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Legal jurisdiction | Municipal |
| Operational structure | |
| Sworn members | over 5,000 |
| Agency executive | |
| Facilities | |
| Helicopters | 5 |
| Website | |
| www | |
The history of the Houston Police Department started with the founding of the City of Houston. While the department's beginning was humble, it grew more advanced as technology became available and was able to handle the various challenges that would plague various cities as well as some of the more distinctive aspects of its geography.