HELPING THOSE WHO HELP US ALL
Assist the Officer is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides immediate, short term financial assistance to Houston Police Officers and their families during times of critical need. Assist The Officer symbolizes the appreciation for every officer’s dedicated service and commitment to the safety of citizens.
Featured Event - 2025 Badges and Bogeys, 10/23
Lt. Mark Zapata Benefit 11/14
Lt. Mark Zapata passed away recently while out of the country from a heart attack. His family incurred medical costs and the expense of transporting his body home along with other hardships. Mark served honorably for 23 years with the Houston Police Department and mostly spent his time in the Narcotics Division as a case agent and a supervisor. He was well respected, a strong leader, and a great friend to a lot of people in the department and the region. He leaves behind his wife and son who is in school and plays college baseball. Please consider showing support to his family during this difficult time.
Erica Henson Donations
Officer Henson passed away on September 2, 2025, from an aggressive cancer. She was 46 years old, and her family is in financial need. Please consider donating to her family as they navigate this difficult time.
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Annual 9/11 Heroes Run
The Travis Manion Foundation annually welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages to honor and remember the heroes of September 11th. This event is critical to helping Americans fulfill a promise to never forget and share the significance of that day with future generations. Assist the Officer – Houston is very fortunate to be included as one of the benefiting recipients for this incredibly successful event held every September. Click here for upcoming event information and registration.
Badges & Bogeys Golf Tournament
Our annual golf tournament is held every October to help raise funds for
Assist the Officer’s general fund which is used to provide immediate financial
assistance to Houston Police Officers and/or their families that have applied
for critical assistance, as well as daily operations. The teams are very limited
and typically sell out! Click here to follow us on Facebook.
Thank you 2024 Sponsors
Heroes’ Gala
The annual gala recognizes and celebrates the amazing men and women of the Houston Police Department. Nominees are from the Houston Police Officers’ Union’s Officer/Investigator of the Month program. Each HPOU winner is automatically nominated to be the Heroes’ Gala Officer or Investigator of the Year, and the gala winners are invited to Washington DC for Police Week. The gala is held in March and sells out quickly!
Thank You 2025 Sponsors
Houston World Series of Dog Shows
The Houston World Series of Dog Shows graciously invites Assist the Officer and HPD K9s to their annual dog show hosted every July at NRG to educate and interact with fellow dog lovers. The dog show includes meeting our special HPD K9s, learning K9 first aid through demonstrations, and learning more about Memorial Hermann’s Life Flight for critically injured police dogs. ATO volunteers are present to discuss the Retired HPD K9 Fund that helps with the veterinary costs incurred by handlers after our K9s retire. If you would like to learn more, please visit Houston World Series of Dog Shows. You can also donate to the Retired HPD K9 Fund below.
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