Cornyn Law Provides Critical De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement & Mental Health Professionals Working With Them U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) will meet with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, and community leaders on Tuesday at Houston City Hall to discuss Sen. Cornyn’s Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act, which was just signed into law on December 27, 2022. Sen. Cornyn will participate in a roundtable discussion highlighting how the new law will help equip […]
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HCOHSEM, MOPD and Deaf Link Create Preparedness and Safety Videos for Deaf and Hard Of Hearing Community
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (HCOHSEM), in collaboration with the Houston Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) and Deaf Link, have developed preparedness and safety videos for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The partnership is designed to ensure that the deaf and hard of hearing community has access to preparedness and emergency information via sign language interpreting, with English and Spanish subtitles. These videos are one […]