1st Quarter Crime Report January - March 2019
Fort Worth Police Department Chief Edwin Kraus
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I. UNDERSTANDING CRIME REPORTING …………………………………………. 3
1.1 NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE ON REPORTING CRIME …………………………………….. 4
1.2 FORT WORTH’S CRIME REPORT ………………………………………………………….. 4
1.3 UNDERSTANDING NIBRS FIGURES ……………………………………………………... 5
1.4 SIGNIFICANT METHODOLOGY AND DEFINITION DIFFERENCES …...……………… 5
SECTION II. NATIONAL INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM ………………………… 6
2.1 FIRST QUARTER 2019 CITYWIDE NIBRS CRIME REPORT...…………................. .... 7
2.2 CRIME RATE …..………………………………………………………………………….. ……..8
2.3 CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS (NIBRS - GROUP “A”) ………………………………….… 9
2.4 CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY (NIBRS - GROUP “A”) ……...………...………… …….. 12
2.5 CRIMES AGAINST SOCIETY (NIBRS - GROUP “A”)……………………………………….. 14
2.6 OTHER OFFENSES (NIBRS - GROUP “B”) ……………………………………….....…….. 14
2.7 GANG UNIT REPORT …………………………………………………………………………. 15
2.8 OFFENSES BY COUNCIL DISTRICT ……………………………………………………….. 17
SECTION III. DIRECTIONS HOME REPORT …………………………………………………….. 26
SECTION IV. MAJOR CITIES COMPARISON ……………………………………………………. 30
SECTION V. DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES UPDATE …………………………………................ 33
DISCLAIMER: This report provides a snapshot of the Fort Worth Police Department’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data that was queried from the Records Manage- ment System (RMS) on May 9, 2019. The Department’s RMS is updated regularly due to on- going investigations. Since this is a snapshot, data queried before or after this date could change and may vary from other reports.
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Understanding NIBRS Crime Reporting
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1.1 National Perspective on Reporting Crime: Transitioning from Uniform Crime Reporting to National Incident-Based Reporting System
According to the National Incident-Based Reporting System, Volume 1: Data Collection Guidelines, by the U.S. Depart- ment of Justice,
“Since the establishment of the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program in 1930, the volume, diversity, and complexity of crime steadily increased while the UCR Program remained virtually unchanged. Recognizing the need to address crime’s growing challenge, the law enforcement community in the late 1970s called for a thor- ough study of the UCR Program with the objective of revising the Program to meet law enforcement’s needs into the twenty-first century. The National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) is the result of that study.” In January 1989, the FBI began accepting NIBRS data from a handful of agencies. As more contributing law enforce- ment agencies learn about the rich data available through incident-based reporting (and as resources permit), more agencies are implementing the NIBRS. In 2016, the FBI Director agreed to transition the UCR Program to NIBRS-only data collection in 2021. Modernizing crime data reporting is no longer optional. Fort Worth understands the importance of collecting and reporting detailed, accurate, and meaningful incident-based data. In January 2006, Fort Worth was certified to participate in the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and began reporting NIBRS data to the Texas Department of Public Safety. With the use of NIBRS, the Fort Worth Po- lice Department has the capability to generate reports reflecting a multitude of interrelationships among the collected data — enhancing its ability to analyze crime trends and to implement tactical strategies. NIBRS data is of great value to the City of Fort Worth! In 2017, approximately 43 percent of law enforcement reporting agencies throughout the country submitted data via NIBRS, and an increasing number of agencies are transitioning to NIBRS. In the meantime, the FBI continues to report UCR data (by extracting UCR data from NIBRS data). FBI data is used to identify national and regional crime trends. Data is often used for rankings — although the FBI does not recommend this practice — and is often considered the best available information to compare crime from one jurisdiction to another. Since UCR data is available for all report- ing agencies nationwide, it is also used for the purpose of making comparisons. One of Fort Worth’s five Strategic Goals is to become the safest major city in the United States. The FBI data, along with other third-party rankings, are used to determine if progress is being made towards this goal. The Fort Worth Po- lice Department reports NIBRS data so that elected officials, city leaders and the public can review the detailed crime information. Please refer to Section IV of this report and FBI data to understand (in a very general sense) how Fort Worth compares to peer cities. 1.2 Fort Worth’s Crime Report
To learn more about the differences between Uniform Crime Reporting and National Incident-Based Reporting System data, please visit at https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/nibrs .
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Understanding NIBRS Figures
NIBRS compiles detailed reports on two types of offenses: Group “A” offenses and Group “B” offenses. The two group- ings are based on the amount of reporting required for each. Both incidents and arrests are reported for Group “A” of- fenses, while only arrests are reported for Group “B” offenses. The following criteria is used to determine whether a crime should be designated as a Group “A” offense: 1. The seriousness or significance of the offense. 2. The frequency or volume of its occurrence. 3. The prevalence of the offense nationwide. 4. The probability of the offense being brought to law enforcement’s attention. 5. The likelihood that law enforcement is the best channel for collecting data regarding the offense. 6. The burden placed on law enforcement in collecting data on the offense. 7. The national statistical validity and usefulness of the collected data. 8. The national UCR Program’s responsibility to make crime data available not only to law enforcement but to others having a legitimate interest in it.
Group “A” offenses are categorized into one of the following three categories: 1) Crimes Against Persons, 2) Crimes Against Property, and 3) Crimes Against Society.
1) Crimes Against Persons = Scores one offense for each victim 2) Crimes Against Property = Scores one offense for each distinct operation
(except Motor Vehicle Theft / one offense is counted per stolen vehicle)
3) Crime Against Society = Scores one offense for each violation
NIBRS Group A includes the following offenses:
Homicide Offenses
Destruction / Damage / Vandalism of Property
Sex Offenses, Forcible
Drug / Narcotic Offenses
Sex Offenses, Non-forcible
Embezzlement
Robbery
Extortion / Blackmail
Assault Offenses
Fraud Offenses
Burglary / Breaking and Entering
Gambling Offenses
Larceny / Theft Offenses
Kidnapping / Abduction
Motor Vehicle Theft
Pornography / Obscene Material
Arson
Prostitution Offenses
Bribery
Stolen Property Offenses
Counterfeiting / Forgery
Weapon Law Violations
Human Trafficking
Animal Cruelty
(UCR Part I includes the following eight offenses: Criminal Homicide, Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Bur- glary, Larceny-Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, and Arson.)
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Significant Methodology and Definition Differences
A significant difference between NIBRS and UCR Traditional Summary Reporting is that for Crimes Against Persons, NIBRS counts the number of victims, while UCR counts the number of incidents. Consequentially, NIBRS figures tend to show more Crimes Against Persons than UCR figures. In addition, the definitions for Part 1 Offenses used in Sum- mary Reporting are different than the offense definitions used by NIBRS. Visit https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/ucr/nibrs for more details about the differences between NIBRS and UCR Traditional Summary Reporting.
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Section II.
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
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First Quarter 2019 NIBRS Crime Report 2.1. Overall, citywide Group A and B crime decreased 3.8 percent in the First Quarter of 2019 compared to the First Quarter of 2018. Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.9 percent, Crimes Against Property decreased 5.7 percent, and Crimes Against Society decreased 3.3 percent.
Figure 1 - First Quarter 2019 Citywide NIBRS Group A Offenses
Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of importance.
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First Quarter 2019 Crime Rate 2.2 The following table displays the crime rate for each NIBRS Group A offense per 100,000 population. The overall crime rate decreased 5.9 percent in the First Quarter of 2019 compared to the First Quarter of 2018.
Figure 2 - First Quarter 2019 Crime Rate
Crime rates shown above use the Fort Worth population estimates of 895,797 for 2018 and 916,053 for 2019 (U.S. Census Bureau, plus average annual rate since 2010).
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2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A)
In the First Quarter of 2019, Crimes Against Persons decreased 4.9 percent overall with 3,040 offenses (victims) report- ed compared to 3,196 offenses (victims) reported in the First Quarter of 2018. Aggravated Assaults decreased 14.3 per- cent, Murder & Nonnegligent Manslaughter decreased 11.1 percent, and overall Forcible Sex Offenses decreased 9.5%. Of all the Crimes Against Persons in the First Quarter of 2019, 49.2 percent were known to be domestic-related.
Figure 3 - First Quarter 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Persons
Note: The crime categories are listed in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of importance.
In the First Quarter of 2019, there were 16 murder and nonnegligent manslaughter victims, compared to 18 in the First Quarter of 2018. The homicides were the result of a range of motives including two domestic cases, six argument/fight cases, one child abuse case, four individual robberies, one business robbery, one reckless robbery, and one self- defense case. Fourteen homicides involved firearms. Fifteen of the 16 homicides have been filed or closed. An arrest warrant was issued for the remaining case. There was one offense in Council Districts 2, 4, and 7, two homicides in Council District 6, three homicides in Council District 3, and four offenses in Council Districts 5 and 8. There was one incident that resulted in two homicides this quarter in Council District 8. FWPD’s homicide prevention strategies involve partnerships with various units and services. Neighborhood Police Offic- ers, the Victim Assistance Section, and One Safe Place provide outreach services in an effort to prevent domestic vio- lence crimes that have the potential to turn into a homicide. In addition, the Homicide Unit has worked closely with the Crime Lab as policies have changed allowing for more timely entry of ballistic intelligence into the ATF’s National Inte- grated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) to more readily identify persons who may be involved in violent offens- es. The Homicide Unit also continues to work with members of the Gang, Narcotics, and Robbery Units where other criminal activity may elevate to homicide. Most Crimes Against Persons are simple assaults, defined under NIBRS as an “unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of conscious- ness.” Simple assaults increased 0.6 percent in the First Quarter of 2019 compared to the First Quarter of 2018. Ap- proximately 75 percent of simple assault cases were known to be domestic-related. The second-largest Crimes Against Persons category is aggravated assaults. Aggravated assaults decreased 14.3 per- cent in the First Quarter of 2019 compared to the First Quarter of 2018. Approximately 42 percent of aggravated as- saults were known to be domestic-related. Forty-four percent of all aggravated assaults occurred within a residence, 21 percent near a roadway, 10 percent in a parking lot or parking garage, 2 percent in a bar or night club, and 23 percent in other locations. Intimidation, another assault offense, is defined as “to unlawfully place another person in reasonable fear of bodily harm through the use of threatening words and/or other conduct, but without displaying a weapon or subjecting the victim to actual physical attack.” Intimidation offenses decreased 20.4 percent in the First Quarter of 2019 compared to the First Quarter of 2018.
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2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A) Continued..
There were 41 Kidnapping/Abduction offenses in the First Quarter of 2019 compared to 37 offenses in the First Quarter of 2018, which is an increase of 10.8 percent. It is important to understand what is included in this count.
Kidnapping/Abduction is defined by the Na- tional Incident Based Reporting System as “the unlawful seizure, transportation, and/or detention of a person against his/her will or of a minor with- out the consent of his/her custodial parent or legal guardian.” The Texas Penal Code further divides this defini- tion into four categories: unlawful restraint, kidnap- ping, aggravated kidnapping, and unlawful transport. Please refer to Texas Penal Code Title 5, Chapter 20 for full definitions, but below are ab- breviated definitions of each: Unlawful restraint: Intentionally or know- ingly [restraining] another person. Restrain: Restrict a person’s movements with- out consent, so as to interfere substantially with the person’s liberty, by moving the person from one place to another or by confining the person. Restraint without consent is accom-
plished if by force, intimidation, or deception or any means.
Kidnapping : Intentionally or knowingly [abducting] another person … not coupled with intent to use or to threaten to use deadly force. Aggravated Kidnapping : Intentionally or knowingly [abducting] another person with the intent [for example] to hold him for ransom or reward … use him as a shield or hos- tage...inflict bodily injury. Unlawful Transport : For pecuniary benefit [transporting] an individual in a manner that is designed to conceal the individual from … law enforcement authorities … and [creating] a substantial likelihood that the individual will suffer serious bodily injury or death.
Of the 41 kidnapping offenses this quarter, 31 were unlawful restraints, 5 were kidnappings, and 5 were aggravated kid- nappings. In 68.3 percent of all cases, the victim knew the suspect, 56.1 percent were known to be domestic-related, and in 43.9 percent of the cases, the victim was dating or married to the suspect at the time of the incident. In the First Quarter of 2019, overall forcible sex offenses decreased 9.5 percent, from 263 offenses in 2018 to 238 of- fenses in 2019. Forcible rape offenses increased 30.3 percent from 119 offenses in the First Quarter of 2018 to 155 of- fenses in the First Quarter of 2019. Of all forcible rape offenses, 52.9 percent were known offender-related , and 54.3 percent of all victims were 17 years of age or under. The Sex Crimes Unit did not identify any serial offenders in the First Quarter of 2018. The Sex Crimes Unit continues the investigative process with the goal of bringing all perpetrators to justice. The “Other” forcible sex offense category includes forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling. These offenses decreased 42.4 percent from 144 offenses in the First Quarter of 2018 to 83 offenses in the First Quarter of 2019 and approximately 51.8 percent involved victims 17 years of age or under. In the First Quarter of 2019, non-forcible sex offenses decreased 10 percent, from 10 offenses in 2018 to 9 offenses in 2019. The majority of these offenses are considered statutory rape, which is defined as nonforcible sexual intercourse with a person who is under the statutory age of consent.
Figure 4 - 2017 to 2019 Citywide Crimes Against Persons
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2.3 Crimes Against Persons (NIBRS - Group A) Continued...
In the First Quarter of 2019, the total number of victims assigned to the Special Victims Section decreased by 19.1 per- cent compared to the First Quarter of 2018. The number of victims assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit in- creased 3.3 percent. The number of victims assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit decreased 24.4 percent, and the number of victims assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit decreased 2.5 percent in the First Quarter of 2019 compared to the First Quarter of 2018.
Figure 5 – First Quarter 2019, Special Victims Section
The Fort Worth Police Department’s Special Victims Section includes the Domestic Violence Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Sex Crimes Unit, and the Sex Of- fender Registration and Tracking Unit. The Domestic Violence Unit investigates incidents of domestic violence in partnership with the various agen- cies collocated under the One Safe Place umbrella (Tarrant County’s Family Justice Center). One Safe Place brings together a multi-agency task force, under one roof, dedicated to providing coordinated services to victims of domestic violence and their children.
The Crimes Against Children Unit’s mandate is to aggressively investigate abuse and sexual abuse of children under 17, as well as homicides of children under the age of six (in partnership with the various agencies under the Alliance for Children non-profit organization). The Sex Crimes Unit investigates sexual assault cases, indecent exposures, public lewdness, improper photography, injury to the elderly in care facilities, stalking, and any other crime of a sexual nature in- volving adults of 17 years old and older.
The Sex Offender Registration and Tracking Unit is responsible for ensuring sex offenders are in com- pliance with registration requirements.
The Sex Crimes Unit and the Victim Assistance Section continue to work with patrol officers, hold community meetings, and provide presentations to local colleges on ways to prevent sexual assault. The Sex Crimes Unit, along with TCU officials, conduct information-exchange meetings to encourage discussion on ways to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. The Victim Assistance Section continues to provide support services to victims of reported sexual assaults. Cold Case Sexual Assault Detectives have been successful in solving older cases involving multiple victims using DNA from incarcerated individuals. Technology advancements have also led to identifying stranger offenders.
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2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A)
In the First Quarter of 2019, Crimes Against Property decreased 5.7 percent overall, with 8,278 offenses reported compared to 8,782 in the First Quarter of 2018. Arson decreased 55.3 percent, Burglary/Breaking & Entering decreased 14.9 percent, Embezzlement decreased 19.0 percent, and Fraud offenses decreased 11.2 percent. Motor Vehicle Theft offenses increased 36.2 percent.
Figure 6 - First Quarter of 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Property
The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of importance. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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2.4 Crimes Against Property (NIBRS - Group A) Continued...
Figure 7 - 2016 - 2019 Citywide Crimes Against Property
In the First Quarter of 2019 burglary/breaking and entering decreased 14.9 percent with decreases in residential (24.5 percent) and business (12.4 percent) and increases in other (14.3 percent) burglaries. Of the 76 repeat locations, 36 were residences. In the First Quarter of 2019, the Fort Worth Police Department arrested 99 suspects for burglary.
Motor vehicle theft offenses increased 36.2 percent, from 713 offenses in the First Quarter 2018 to 971 offenses in the First Quarter of 2019.
In the First Quarter of 2019, robbery offenses decreased 4.1 percent from the First Quarter of 2018. Robbery detectives utilize resources within the FBI Task Force, U.S. Marshal Service, Intel Unit, Crime Stoppers, and the Crime Analysis Unit to develop leads. Social media and e-commerce transactions have led to several individual robberies. The Robbery Unit utilizes news media partners, social media, and Neighborhood Police Officers to remind the community who en- gage in online sales to remain aware of their surroundings and highly encourage the use of the following City of Fort Worth e-commerce trade site locations.
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex – 505 W. Felix. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. South Division – 3128 W. Bolt. Lobby open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. North Division – 4651 North Main. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. East Division – 1100 Nashville Ave. Lobby open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
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2.5 Crimes Against Society (NIBRS - Group A)
Crimes Against Society offenses are a reflection of the department’s mitigation and resolution strategies. Each violation is counted as one offense. There was a 3.3 percent decrease in Crimes Against Society in First Quarter of 2019 with decreases in Prostitution and Gambling offenses while increases occurred in Pornography/Obscene Material and Weap- on Law Violations.
Figure 8 – First Quarter of 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group A, Crimes Against Soci-
The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense defini- tions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
Animal Cruelty* (Offense Code 720) On January 1, 2017, the Texas Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) added the offense of Animal Cruelty to the NIBRS as a Group A offense, Crime Against Society offense. Animal Cruelty is defined as to “Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly taking an action that mistreats or kills any animal without just cause, such as torturing, tormenting, mutilation, maiming, poisoning, or abandonment. Included are instances of duty to provide care, e.g., shelter, food, water, care if sick or injured; transporting or confining an animal in a manner likely to cause injury or death; causing an animal to fight with another; inflicting excessive or repeated unnecessary pain or suffering, e.g., uses objects to beat or torture an ani- mal”. This definition does not include proper maintenance of animals for show or sport; use of animals for food, lawful hunting, fishing, or trapping.
2.6 Other Offenses (NIBRS - Group B) Group “B” offenses are reported only when an individual is arrested. A Group “B” arrest report does not include incident data but uses only data elements that describe the arrestee and the circumstances of the arrest. In the First Quarter of
Figure 9 – First Quarter of 2019, Citywide NIBRS Group B, Other Offenses
The crime categories are listed above in alphabetical order for ease of reference rather than in order of their importance. For NIBRS offense defini- tions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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2.7 Gang Unit Report In the First Quarter of 2019, a total of 98 gang-related cases were assigned to the Gang Unit, which is a 27.3 percent increase from the First Quarter of 2018.
What is Gang-Related Crime? Gang-Related Crime is any criminal act, including but not limited to those involving gang members or gang associates committed for the benefit or furtherance of any criminal gang.
Figure 10 - First Quarter 2019, Gang-Related Offenses
Figure 11 - Gang-Related Offenses By Division
Figure 12 - Comparison of Citywide Gang-Related Offenses, 2017 - 2019
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Figure 13 - Fort Worth City Council District Map
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2.8 Offenses By Council District
Figure 14 - Summary of Offenses By Council District
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 15 - Offenses Reported in Council District 2
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 16 - Offenses Reported in Council District 3
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 17 - Offenses Reported in Council District 4
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 18 - Offenses Reported in Council District 5
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 19 - Offenses Reported in Council District 6
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 20 - Offenses Reported in Council District 7
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 21 - Offenses Reported in Council District 8
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Figure 22 - Offenses Reported in Council District 9
View a Council District Map. For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions.
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Section III.
Directions Home High Impact Zone Report
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Figure 23 - Directions Home - Primary & Secondary High Impact Zones (HIZ) Map
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Figure 24 - Offenses Reported within Directions Home Primary High Impact Zone
For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions
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Figure 25 - Offenses Reported within Directions Home Secondary High Impact Zone
For NIBRS offense definitions, go to https://ucr.fbi.gov/nibrs/2012/resources/nibrs-offense-definitions
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Section IV.
Major Cities Comparison
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Major Cities Comparison
The following graphs are a comparison of the most recent data available of Fort Worth (874,168 as of 7/1/17) to bench- mark cities with either a similar population or proximity. Comparable cities with their population noted in parentheses in- clude: Dallas, TX (1,341,075), Austin, TX (950,715), El Paso, TX (683,577), Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC (859,035), Co- lumbus, OH (879,170), Indianapolis, IN (863,002), Jacksonville, FL (892,062), and San Francisco, CA (884,363). Popu- lation data source is the U.S. Census Bureau. Crime offense comparable data source is the Major Cities Chiefs Associa- tion. The offenses compared include homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Figure 26 - Homicide, Major Cities Comparison
Figure 27 - Rape, Major Cities Comparison
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Major Cities Comparison Continued
Figure 28 - Robbery, Major Cities Comparison
Figure 29 - Aggravated Assault, Major Cities Comparison
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Section V.
Department Initiatives Update
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Assistant Chief and Deputy Chief Promotions
Tuskegee Airman Tribute
Dr. Robert T. McDaniel was honored by the Fort Worth Police Department in a home going ceremony where the community was asked to “Stop for a moment, An Ameri- can Hero is rolling through.” The full military honors were well planned and executed with legendary precision. The remains of the Tuskegee Airman were transported to the Dallas–Fort Worth National Cemetery, his final resting place.
Julie Swearingin was promoted to the rank of Assis- tant Chief from Deputy Chief. Julie Swearingin has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 1995. Assistant Chief Swearingin is assigned to the Finance and Per- sonnel Bureau and is responsi- ble for the Opera- tional Command and the Adminis- trative Support Command. She Neil Noakes was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief over the North Command that includes Northwest, North, West and Central Patrol Divisions. He earned his bachelor’s de- gree in Criminal Justice from Tar- leton State Uni- versity and his master’s degree in Criminal Jus- tice and Criminol- ogy from Texas Christian Univer-
also leads the Women of the Fort Worth Police Depart- ment group that offers mentoring and support for sworn and civilian women in the department. She holds a Mas- ter Peace Officer License and a Police Instructor’s Li- cense from TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law En- forcement Officers Standards and Education).
Citizen Use of Force Training
The Recruit Training Unit hosted a Citizen Use of Force Training on March 23. Sixteen members of the communi- ty attended the extensive course that covered topics such as the policies, procedures and training for Fort Worth officers. Participants were able to discuss the purpose and goals of use of force tactics and procedures. At- tendees participated in dynamic, hands-on use of force scenarios. The Fort Worth Police Department seeks to build partnerships and trust with the community and these trainings are a tool to reach that goal.
sity (TCU). Deputy Chief Noakes has been with the FWPD since 2000 and has served in multiple units across the department such as Patrol, DWI, Motors, and Internal Affairs. He enjoys working with youth engage- ment programs such as Read2Win and All Pro Dad.
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