Two years after abruptly retiring as HPD chief, Troy Finner is back at work.
Missouri City announced Tuesday that it has hired Finner as its police chief. He is expected to begin work next week.
“Chief Finner brings more than three decades of law enforcement experience,” read a statement released by the City of Missouri City. “Throughout his distinguished career, he advanced through the ranks of one of the nation’s largest police organizations, earning a reputation for professionalism, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to public service.”
Finner spent 34 years with HPD, including his first 12 years as a patrol officer before being promoted to sergeant. After serving five years as a sergeant, Finner was promoted to lieutenant, and in 2021, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner appointed him chief.
“Chief Finner brings the leadership experience, judgment, and professionalism needed to lead the Missouri City Police Department and serve this community effectively,”
City Manager Angel Jones
It was a position Finner held until he retired amid controversy in May of 2024, when an investigation revealed that the police department had suspended 260,000 cases under a code due to a lack of personnel. The department, under Finner’s leadership, suspended investigations into 4,000 sexual assault cases and over 264,000 incident reports because it lacked the manpower to investigate.
According to reports, the victims were unaware that their cases were no longer being investigated. Finner said at the time that he had stopped the practice after learning of it in 2021.
Missouri City, through City Manager Angel Jones’ office, didn’t shy away from the controversy surrounding Finner’s abrupt retirement in a released statement.
“The City is aware of the circumstances regarding Chief Finner’s departure from the City of Houston,” the release read. “While Missouri City does not minimize the seriousness of those matters, the City’s decision was based on it’s assessment of his extensive experience and his ability to lead the department forward.”
But Missouri City focused on the qualities Finner brings to the table and why he was hired to lead the city’s police department.
“Chief Finner brings the leadership experience, judgment, and professionalism needed to lead the Missouri City Police Department and serve this community effectively,” said City Manager Angel Jones.
