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Troy R. Finner

Troy R Finner of Harris County, TX was born on March 1, 1967. He married Deloris S. (Thanars) Finner on August 10, 1991 in Harris County, TX and they later separated on April 9, 2003. He also married Sherrian D. (Wyatt) Finner on November 4, 2005 in Harris County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Troy R. Finner.

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Troy was 39 and Sherrian was 35 when they married in Harris County TX There is also a record of a Troy R Finner, age 24, marrying Deloris S. (Thanars) Finner, age 24, on August 10 1991 in Harris County TX. Troy, age 36, and Deloris, age 36, divorced on April 9 2003 in Harris County. They had 2 children. Troy R Finner was announced as the new Chief of Police in Houston in March, 2021. Scroll down to read about "5 things you need to know" - Chron. article.
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Kathy Pinna

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03/25/2021

5 things to know about Houston's new police chief - Jay R. Jordan March 19, 2021 Updated: March 19, 2021 4:06 p.m.

A longtime veteran of the Houston Police Department is poised to take the helm after Chief Art Acevedo exits to lead police in Miami.

Troy Finner, currently Acevedo's executive assistant chief, was announced as the incoming chief Thursday. He was one of two top contenders for the job.

What do we know about Finner and his priorities for HPD? Here's a quick rundown:

He's a born-and-raised Houstonian

Finner was born in Fifth Ward and raised in Hiram Clarke, where community members celebrated the announcement, according to ABC13 reporter Nick Natario.
"To see somebody from the neighborhood make it to that level, it's great," neighbor Ronald Stribling said. "I'm so happy for him. He's a good guy, too."

Finner graduated from Madison High School in 1985 and is one of four children, having a sister who died in 2004, accoridng to N.L. Preston of African American News & Issues.

He's been with HPD for nearly 30 years
While Acevedo, who was brought up as a cop in California and hired away from the Austin Police Department, Finner knows HPD through and through.

He's worked from patrolling the streets to being the department's second in command over the last few decades. He's also worked major disasters and relief efforts.

That includes in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and thousands of those in needs flocked to Houston for refuge.

He wants to build community relations
When asked Thursday what his priorities will be as chief of HPD, Finner said two things: Decreasing homicides and improving public relations.

Finner has often spoken about the need for community involvement in policing during press conferences. During Thursday's announcement, he noted:

“It’s time that everybody take some responsibility and everybody come together, and stop throwing stones at one another.”

He's been personally affected by gun violence

Finner's has known gun violence within his own family, which could be an indicator on how he decides to lead the department.

Two of Finner's nephews died from gun violence, Preston reported. He also noted his sorrow for crime victims, particularly children.

Earlier this year, Finner helped work the case of a young boy who was killed while recording a TikTok video.

“Let me tell you, his mother, what a strong young woman,” Finner told Preston. “While she is under the shock of losing her son and knowing she can’t properly bury him in a larger homegoing celebration due to Coronavirus, she has so much spiritual maturity. She told me, ‘God is going to get me through this. I believe in God and I know that my son’s death is going to help other people in some kind of way.’ If you want to look for hope, That’s it.”

He hasn't tweeted since 2018
Finner's lack of tweeting will provide a change of pace for Houston.

Acevedo is an avid tweeter, voicing political opinions and thoughts on policing quite frequently. But Finner's been less active on the platform, having last tweeted about a commemoration for police in January 2018.

He did, however, retweet the Houston Police Department days ago. A sign of coming change?

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Finner, Albert?? Finner, Grac (Jun 1, 1911 - Dec 22, 1998) Finner, Mary (Jul 20, 1909 - Jul 1991) Finner, Clarence (Oct 17, 1909 - Dec 1967) Finner Y, Mary (Mar 4, 1900 - Jun 1987) Finner, Albert (Nov 7, 1896 - Jan 1976) Finner, Catherine (Jan 27, 1911 - Feb 1992) Finner, Frederick (Jun 5, 1896 - Sep 1976) Finner, Edward (Sep 23, 1907 - Mar 1956) Finner, Mary (Oct 16, 1912 - Nov 15, 2008)

Finner, Jeffrey (Sep 10, 1917 - Mar 1987) Finner, Morris (Apr 25, 1902 - Jan 1970) Finner, Anna (Mar 4, 1898 - Nov 1967) Finner, John (Oct 25, 1910 - Apr 1963) Finner, Ethel (Oct 1, 1914 - Feb 3, 1989) Finner, Alfred (Jan 11, 1910 - May 1979) Finner, Alice (Apr 10, 1910 - Nov 30, 2002) Finner, James (Jun 16, 1949 - Nov 1980) Finner, James (Jun 25, 1926 - Mar 6, 2011) Finner, Valentine (Jun 26, 1920 - Jan 25, 2008)

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