Fort Worth Police Department Strategic Plan
greatly by re-establishing a Vice Unit. Therefore, as personnel demands are addressed, there will be a separation of Narcotics and Vice investigation groups within this Section. The Gang Unit responds to and investigates offenses involving known or suspected gang members. Additionally, the Gang Intervention/Prevention Unit uses proactive measures to encourage at-risk youth not to enter into the gang lifestyle. These officers partner with established programs such as The Fatherhood Project and Focus to help men and women make better decisions for their children. Gang Officers are creating a local chapter of the Parent Project. This program highlights collaboration between officers and parents to engage and encourage high-risk youth and is described in more detail on the next page. This group is also exploring methods to increase positive, proactive interactions with school age children, such as teaching in the schools and working with School Resource Officers (SROs) to assist students with their homework and facilitate Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) presentations in after school programs, such as Clayton YES!. Additionally, Gang Intervention/Prevention officers are taking the lead in establishing the Department’s Police Athletic League (PAL) programs.
Police Athletic League The FWPD is a proud partner with the local chapter of the Fort Worth Police Athletic League (PAL). Formed in July 2016, the purpose of PAL is to provide life-enhancing experiences for youth where they learn team building, confidence, trust, responsibility, and respect for self and others. We will facilitate positive police-youth interaction by mentoring, modeling positive behaviors, engaging in problem solving, road mapping pathways to goal achievement, and allowing productive expressions of youth-related issues
Police Athletic League Presentation
and concerns. Officers volunteer their time and serve as coaches in various sports where they have experience to include, boxing, softball, basketball, etc. Engaging youth in nontraditional law enforcement activities sensitizes both police officers and youth. The ultimate goal of PAL is promote good citizenship for our future. (See “Strategic Direction II. Community Engagement and Partnerships. Action Item1.3 for related Strategic Direction Goal). The following is a detailed breakdown of the five year PAL plan. Year (1) o Create 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Fort Worth Police Athletic League Includes by-laws, forming committee, submitting tax paperwork with state o Create bank account o Develop Mission Statement, Vision, Core Values and logo
Bureau Overview and Goals
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