In addition to Sheriff’s Deputies, Officers from the Houston Police Department, Tomball Police Department, Department of Public Safety, and the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office participated in patrolling the area between I-45 and Jones Road along FM 1960, and along 249 from the County line to I-45, 

The Officers involved in this operation will not only focus on traffic related violations, a major concern in this area, but they will also check businesses and parking lots in that area for the outward appearance of street crime.

The following is the approved press release received 5/19/08 from the Sherriff's Department regarding the results of that Task Force

PRESS RELEASE

Sponsoring Agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office

Participating Agencies

Texas Department of Public Safety

Harris County Constable Pct. 4

Houston Police Department

Tomball Police Department

On May 16th and 17th, between the hours of 7:00 PM and 3:00 AM, the Harris County Sheriff's Office sponsored a public safety awareness task force.  The target zones for the task force were the areas near FM1960 from I-45 to Jones Road and SH 249 from I-45 to the north city limits of Tomball.  The purpose of the task force was to increase safety and awareness in the area.  There is a high incident rate of traffic accidents in both of these areas, many of which are alcohol rated.  As a “safety awareness” initiative, this operation was not Zero-Tolerance. 

From the five agencies involved, approximately 120 additional patrol units were distributed in the target zones including one helicopter.  The activities of these units are below:

Renaissance 1960 and our partners applaud Sheriff Thomas for hosting the task force and the Officers from the Houston Police Department, Tomball Police Department, Department of Public Safety, and the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office for their service to our area.