HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police say they’re investigating after a number of officers had been recorded stunt driving within the snow.
Jadier Richardson recorded a marked patrol unit doing donuts in a Galleria-area Finest Purchase parking zone on Tuesday morning. Within the video, you may see what seems to be one other police officer standing watch.
“I assumed it was fairly cool, actually. I’m like, you don’t see that daily. (It’s a) little snowstorm, they’re having a little bit enjoyable,” Richardson stated.
That very same day, Hamon Brown filmed one other marked patrol unit doing donuts within the parking zone of RIG International Church in Sunnyside.
“They didn’t need no one on the roads, however they out having enjoyable. But when we do it, they gonna pull us over and take us to jail or write us some citations for it. I imply, that simply ain’t proper,” Brown stated.
When requested for remark, Houston Police Officers’ Union President Doug Griffith texted Eyewitness Information, “Cops love donuts! Lol.”
In a touch upon Brown’s Fb web page, the union wrote: “Can’t imagine you would see all that, and document it whereas driving on the street… with duct tape holding your windshield collectively.” The remark included a hyperlink to the HPD profession web site and ended with– “Be part of up. You’re an excellent multitasker.”
“Yeah, I received a little bit piece of tape, and my windshield is cracked. However guess what? You doing incorrect. So, we each getting tickets,” Brown stated.
Not one of the officers have been publicly recognized, and it’s unclear what disciplinary motion, if any, will likely be taken.
On Wednesday morning, an Eyewitness Information crew filmed one other marked unit driving the incorrect approach on a closed part of the South Loop close to the Gulf Freeway. The unit might be seen driving in circles a complete of six occasions.
Houston police launched the next assertion:
“The Houston Police Division is conscious of two movies circulating on social media displaying marked patrol items driving within the snow in parking tons. We take this matter significantly and are presently reviewing the incidents. As soon as further info are gathered, acceptable steps will likely be taken to handle the scenario internally.”
HPD later confirmed it reviewed the Eyewitness Information video and stated it was additionally investigating that.
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