Today our brother, Officer Houston Tipping, succumbed to injuries sustained from a training accident.

Officer Tipping was a five-year veteran. He did his probation at Foothill and most recently worked patrol at Devonshire and served as a bike instructor. Houston was widely known for loving his job as a police officer and is remembered by his friends and family for how he loved and made people laugh.

Taken way too young, the loss of Houston is devastating for his family, friends, co-workers, and our entire LAPD family. Houston is survived by his parents, Shirley and Rich; his stepfather Bob; his siblings Kat and Tyler and his girlfriend, Brittney. Please pray today for his family and those who worked daily alongside him.

The loss of our brother officer reminds us that life is fragile and that our chosen profession constantly places us in harm’s way. Take some time over the next few minutes to truly appreciate your loved ones, your health, and each other.