Or…maybe set up a camera like this guy.
 
Happy Holidays, Harris County!

One of the best gifts you can give this season is sharing this post with loved ones.  Don’t they deserve all the tips on how to keep from getting scammed by a scrooge?
 
Our best tip to keep your mail safe this December? Track those important cards or gifts via USPS “Informed Delivery (it’s free!).

Think about this: when your check is stolen, the identity thief then has your bank account and routing numbers. Some of them will “wash” those stolen checks, writing in their name and any amount they like before illegally cashing them.

A special thanks to Roberts Markland LLP and Precinct 7 for their partnership. We’re proud to stand beside you another year, serving our friends and neighbors.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Thanksgiving!

Ibarra and his girlfriend took off in their car and skipped town. Sixteen days later, they were arrested by police.

Prosecutors proved Aguilar met Ibarra and his girlfriend at a car wash. During trial, a woman testified she saw Ibarra choke Aguilar, who fell to the ground. Ibarra then shot the 39-year-old.

At HCDAO, we’re paying a special tribute to those who chose to continue their service by working to seek justice on behalf of the people of Harris County. Your dedication and hard work help keep us safe. We are grateful for you today and every day.

Happy Veterans Day, Harris County.

These are our neighbors.  Some need help more than ever right now.  When we step up, we’re not just helping them survive; we’re building a safer, stronger Harris County for everyone.

So today, Harris County, we're asking you to join us by doing something simple. Can you donate your time? Your money? Bags of food to your local food bank?

You've heard DA Sean Teare call these “crime drivers" that, if left to fester, will reverse the progress we’re making to break the cycle of crime and violence.

Anyone serious about reducing violent crime should also care about attacking its root causes: poverty, lack of education, inadequate infrastructure, and limited upward mobility.

This isn't just a humanitarian challenge—it's a public safety issue. 
 
Which is why HCDAO joined Precinct 4 alongside West Houston Assistance Ministries to do our part.

This is his story through the eyes of Joe’s parents.
 
Yes, our work at HCDAO is rooted in facts—because justice demands truth. But we must remember the victims & survivors at the heart of every case.
 
Their stories matter.
Their voices matter.
Every day, we fight in their name.
 
Today is for Joe.

He was 33 years old. He was getting his degree, pursuing his passion in audio/photography. 
 
Joe was just getting started.
 
A jury found Chambers guilty of Manslaughter, recently sentencing her to 11 years and 14 days in prison. Joe's birthday was November 14.  In ten days, he would have turned 35

On April 19, 2023, Joe had just walked out of the VooDoo Donuts on Westheimer while on a first date. Kristina Chambers, driving 70 MPH in her Porsche with a blood alcohol content of .301 (four times the legal limit), hit and killed Joe in the parking lot.

Remembering the women and men killed by Domestic Violence this DV Awareness month—and always.