Office of Policing Reform and Accountability

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• March 13, 2024 -- Mayor Whitmire Announces Members of Independent Review Committee
• September 13, 2023 -- Mayor Appoints New Deputy OIG to Oversee the Office of Policing Reform and Accountability
• Senate Bill 2209 - Police Oversight
• Deputy Inspector General Crystal Okorafor supporting Senate Bill 2287 on emergency detention orders in Senate Criminal Justice - April 25, 2023
• Deputy Inspector General Crystal Okorafor against Senate Bill 2209 on police oversight restrictions in Senate Local Government – April 3, 2023
• Cornyn, Houston leaders applaud $124M in federal funds granted for Texas police de-escalation training
• Houston officials talk 'de-escalation' training for law enforcement to prevent violent outcomes
• Learn more about policing reform implementation
• https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2021/08/18/406040/fact-check-mayor-turner-said-he-would-enact-most-houston-police-reform-proposals-has-he/