Fort Worth Police Department Strategic Plan
4: Technology Development and Infrastructure Expansion The expanding reliance upon technology transformed policing in many ways. New and emergent technologies have critical roles in the daily work of officers; and largely dictate the probability that a department meets the expectations of citizens. Enhancements in technology, like instant police officer access to intelligence (Omega Crime Dashboard) from police vehicles, the new FWPD Resource Guide, and the Real Time Crime Center, makes it easier to transmit dynamic information to officers, and provides them contemporary enforcement and investigative tools. In order to support current and future operational needs, existing police facilities should also be flexible, adaptive, and supportive enough to facilitate change. The projected development and investment into new facilities and infrastructure will be critical to accommodating immediate staffing needs and requires attention if enhanced services are the expectation of our citizenry.
Technology Development and Infrastructure Expansion consists of the following five (5) goals and associated action items:
Goal 1: Replace aging and out-of-date equipment and technology.
Replacing aging and out of date equipment and technology provides a stable platform for increasing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
City Expectations/ FWPD Initiative
Responsible Party - Lead
Funding Status
Action Items
Timeline
Complete the City of Fort Worth annual Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan that identifies equipment and technology needs. Conduct annual review of equipment and technology for inadequacies and/or end of life. Utilize the annual Needs Assessment process to identify priority technology needs. Continuously research the market for the latest technology and equipment. Invite vendors to provide the department with demonstrations of new technology and equipment (Quarterly All Staff meetings). Continuously identify predictive analytical tools for crime prevention.
Research and Planning
No Funding Needed No Funding Needed No Funding Needed No Funding Needed No Funding Needed No Funding Needed
1.1
Annual
4 / A
1.2
Technology Services
Annual
4 / A
1.3
Technology Services
Annual
4 / A
1.4
Technology Services
Annual
4 / A
1.5
Technology Services
Annual
4 / A
1.6
Technology Services
Annual
4 / A
Strategic Directions Goals and Action Items
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