Fort Worth Police Department Strategic Plan
3: Operational Improvements Operational improvements advance the delivery of quality police services and enable the department to meet short and long- term goals. In order to address the emergent challenges that confront all law enforcement agencies, it is critical that FWPDmake modifications to the operational structure to address inefficiencies. For example, the January 2016 return to a traditional beat concept facilitates the connection between every patrol officer and the neighborhoods they serve. In contrast to the eight years away from the beat concept, newer officers are now learning the importance of beat integrity, beat accountability, and the value of familiarity with residents and business owners, and their role in proactive crime prevention. The revision of dispatch policies during the last six months and the addition of the Patrol All-Call channel, enhanced officer safety, improved our response to crime, and ensured police supervisors maximize the efficient deployment of patrol officers. Another example is the use of Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs) to train beat officers in the Field Training Program in community relations and community problem solving. It reinforces the FWPD expectation that every officer attempt to solve the problems relating to each call in the attempt to prevent repeat calls to the same locations. This applied concept will lead to reduced calls for service, less workload, and increased disposable time dedicated to preventive patrol activities. The continuous reevaluation of department policies and procedures in contrast to state and national law enforcement best practices, as established by accrediting bodies like the Texas Police Chiefs Association and CALEA, also ensure an ongoing commitment to improved operational efficiency.
Operational Improvements consists of the following eight (8) goals and associated action items:
Goal 1: Reduce, solve, and prevent crime. FWPD Strives to be the safest city in the nation. Reduced victimization has a positive effect on individuals and the community by increasing personal safety and lessoning fear of crime in consumers.
City Expectations/ FWPD Initiative
Responsible Party - Lead
Funding Status
Action Items
Timeline
Reduce Fort Worth’s crime rate by 8% annually. (Crime rate is the number of offenses per 100,000 population) Establish a system by the end of 2016 for personnel to submit innovative ideas to enhance departmental efficiencies and suggest improvements. Create process for Executive Staff to review submissions and provide feedback. Suppress crime rate in FY17 for Crimes Against Persons below 3- year average of 1,551.08 offenses per 100,000 population. Suppress crime rate in FY17 for Crimes Against Property below 3- year average of 5,374.06 offenses per 100,000 population.
No Funding Needed
1.1
Chief’s Office
Annual
3, 4 / A
No Funding Needed
1.1.a
Chief’s Office
FY17
3, 4 / A
1.1.b
No Funding Needed
1.1.c
Chief’s Office
FY17
3, 4 / A
Strategic Directions Goals and Action Items
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