'I think these changes represent an important step in improving the quality of life in many Houston neighborhoods,' said council member, Sallie Alcorn.
" plan earlier this year, it was presented as a comprehensive plan to bring crime down in the city of Houston.
"Just in the first three months of 2022, HPD has recorded 3,188 thefts of catalytic convertors in the city of Houston," said Turner."That's 123% increase from the same period in the previous year." It requires metal recyclers, as well as secondhand retailers, to log and report any catalytic converters they receive to the Houston Police Department.
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