Missouri City has selected former Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to serve as the city’s next chief of police, citing his reputation for professionalism, leadership and a steadfast commitment to public service, city officials announced in an April 14 news release.
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Finner brings more than three decades of experience serving the city of Houston. He resigned in May 2024 following the reveal that the Houston Police Department dismissed 260,000 investigations department-wide, pointing to a “lack of personnel," according to previous reporting.
Missouri City officials said they are aware of the circumstances following Finner’s departure from the city of Houston, and the appointment was based on his “extensive experience and ability to lead the department forward.”
