2019
Fort Worth Police Department Annual Report
Table of
Contents
Message from the Chief...….….………….…..…..………………….…3
Department Overview…..…….…….……….………….….….…………5
By the Numbers……..….…….....….…………….….…...….……………7
Crime Control and Prevention District……..………….……..…….9
FWPD Operations…………….………………………..………….….……15
Community Engagement..………………..……...………………….…21
FWPD Capital Projects…………….…...………….…………….…...…27
Did You Know?……..……..…...…………….….……………..…..…..…31
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Officer Buddy Calzada at Sycamore Elementary School Show and Tell Event
Assistant Chief Julie Swearingin at a December Walmart Blue Elves Christmas Event
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From the Chief I am pleased to present the Fort Worth Police Department 2019 Annual Report. This report highlights our department’s efforts to engage and support the community and summarizes our overall commitment to make Fort Worth one of the safest cities in the nation. In 2019, Fort Worth continued to experience a reduction in overall crime. The department evaluates and analyzes crime trends on a daily basis to provide the highest level of service. I was honored to be named your Chief of Police in 2019. While we experienced difficult challenges last year, I am dedicated to approaching each day as an opportunity for improvement. We are here to serve the community and maintain a department that serves to protect and respect everyone we encounter. FWPD held numerous community events throughout the year that focused on listening to your concerns, educating citizens on crime prevention, and providing our youth and others with important tools needed to be successful in school and in life. An example of this outreach includes the Badges With Books program, which is a collaborative initiative with the police department and Fort Worth Police Family Association’s Junior Police Academy. This report includes more details about initiatives and updates on other programs that are important to the department and the community, but it is only part of an entire story. To see more of what FWPD is doing, visit our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages. It has been an honor to work with the dedicated and professional staff within the Fort Worth Police Department and serve you each day. Message
Edwin Kraus Chief of Police
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Deputy Chief Michael Shedd at November Metro Turkey Giveaway Event
“I am honored to be a part of Fort Worth Police Department’s NPO Program. My goal is to reinforce the bridge between the community and our police department.”
-Neighborhood Police Officer
J. Pennington, #3898
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Department Overview
Organization
The FWPD organization is led by the Chief of Police and consists of the following three bureaus: Patrol, Support, and Finance/Personnel. Each bureau is managed by an Assistant Chief and consists of two or three Commands that include Divisions, Sections, and Units.
Chief of Police Edwin Kraus
Patrol Bureau
Support Bureau
Finance/Personnel Bureau
Assistant Chief Julie Swearingin
Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge
Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez
FWPD Personnel
As of December 31, 2019, the Fort Worth Police Department employed an authorized strength of 1,712 civil service and 467 civilian staff members. The number of authorized civil service positions are separated by rank below. In 2019, there were 1.9 sworn personnel for every 1,000 residents in Fort Worth.
196 Sergeants
17 Captains
5 Deputy Chiefs
50 Lieutenants
242 Corporals &
6 Commanders
1,193 Officers
Detectives
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Department Overview
Core Values
Core values form the framework for our daily work and identify the conduct and character that members of this organization align ourselves with to achieve the mission. The core values of the Fort Worth Police Depart- ment form the acronym P.A.N.T.H.E.R.
Vision
FWPD will be a national leader in law enforcement by maintaining a trusted partnership with the community, employing diverse and highly skilled professionals and implementing an innovative policing model focused on community engagement, crime prevention, advanced training, and problem solving.
Mission
FWPD exists to safeguard the lives and property of those we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety through partnering and building trust with the community. We strive to accom- plish our mission by conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards, respecting the sanctity of human life, and preserving the rights and dignity of each individual in our diverse community.
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By the Numbers
Citywide Crime Rate, 2015-2019
Crime Rate Decreased 26.6% since 2015
Crime rate is determined by the number of offenses per 100,000 population.
2019 Crime Compared to 2018 Crime
Burglary
Homicide
Robbery
Agg Assaults
16.7%
16.8%
14.5%
17.4%
Increase
Decrease
Decrease
Decrease
View detailed crime reports at www.fortworthpd.com/crime-information
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2019 Calls for Service
By the Numbers
Total Calls Received
Non-Emergency Calls
1,209,063
402,138
Self-Initiated Calls
Calls Officers Responded To
249,288
277,948
11,112
369
Hours of Officer Community Oriented Training
Crime Watch Meetings
(Examples include Homelessness, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, and Crisis Intervention)
28 Events Attended for Recruitment
503
Active COP Patrollers
78,382
6,360
Code Blue Volunteer Hours logged
Community/ Neighborhood Meetings
84
4,918 Youth Participated in Police Athletic League (PAL)
Graduates from Citizens Police Academy (CPA)
Crime Control and Prevention District
The City of Fort Worth utilizes the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD), a voter-approved half-cent sales tax, to fund crime prevention tools and programs. In response to Fort Worth having historically-high crime rates throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, residents of Fort Worth voted to establish the CCPD, and the District has been continued by voters in 2000, 2005, 2009, and 2014 for subsequent five-year periods. The purpose of CCPD is to enhance FWPD’s ability to create and maintain a safe environment through efficient, quality service, and strong community partnerships. The CCPD is overseen by a nine-member board of directors that establishes the annual budget, manages expenditures, and evaluates all programs funded by the district. The revenue from the half-cent sales tax funds 40 programs and critical resources to effectively combat and prevent crime in Fort Worth. The total CCPD budget in FY2019 was $82,893,917. The following numbers are for fiscal year 2019, which means the data is from October 2018 through September 2019.
Click here to learn about the July 14, 2020 CCPD Continuation Election.
CCPD FY19 Budget Expenditures by Funding Area
Enhanced Enforcement 28%
Equipment, Technology and Infrastructure 44%
NeighborhoodCrime Prevention 20%
Recruitment and Training 2%
Partners with a Shared Mission 6%
For more CCPD information, visit our website: https://fortworthpd.com/CCPD
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CCPD Enhanced Enforcement Approved Budget
Strategic Operations Fund
2.42%
Stockyards Overtime Detail
0.47%
Enhanced Critical Tracking Unit
0.00%
Special Response Teams
28.77%
Special Events/SEER
11.18%
School Resource Unit
42.38%
Parks Community Policing
2.85%
Mounted Patrol
7.42%
Expanded SWAT
4.51%
FY19 Enhanced Enforcement Highlights
Mounted Patrol (12 approved positions) - Attended 147 events including COP Recruitment Events, Elementary Career Days, and Texas Motor Speedway Events. School Resource Officer Program (77 approved posi- tions) - Provides assistance to Crowley ISD, Eagle Mountain/Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Lake Worth ISD, Keller ISD, Northwest ISD, and Lena Pope Home. Special Response Team (50 approved positions) Responded to 428 high-risk incidents. Special Events Overtime Detail (5 approved positions) Attended 82 events including at Texas Motor Speed- way, Fourth of July, TCU home games, and Bass Hall. Expanded S.W.A.T. (8 approved positions) - Respond- ed to 40 emergency call-back operations. Strategic Operations Fund - Enables officers to imple- ment details based on crime trends. 655 details conducted.
Stockyard Overtime Detail - Provided additional patrol on weekends within the Stockyards. Park Community Policing - Assisted in offenses at parks and community facilities.
School Resource Officer
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CCPD Neighborhood Crime Prevention Approved Budget
Police Storefronts
0.25%
Patrol Support
12.57%
Neighborhood Police Officers
74.26%
Gang Graffiti Abatement
3.51%
Crime Prevention Unit
3.37%
Code Blue
6.06%
FY19 Neighborhood Crime Prevention Highlights
Neighborhood Police Officers (97 approved positions) Attended more than 6,000 neighborhood associa- tion/community meetings. Code Blue (14 approved positions) - Active number of patrollers: 503 as of 12/31/2019. Crime Prevention Unit (6 approved positions) - Held 228 residential and 122 business crime watch meetings.
Patrol Support - Provided support operations for patrol divisions. Police Storefronts - Provided enhanced police presence at eight storefronts. Gang Graffiti Abatement (6 approved positions) - Abated 4,988 sites. If you need assistance in removing graffiti from your property, contact the Graffiti Abate- ment Program, at 817-392-2700.
Code Blue Volunteers
Residential Crime Watch Meeting
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CCPD Partners with a Shared Mission Approved Budget
Safe Haven Youth Program
9.25%
Late Night Program
14.08%
Family Advocacy Center
6.31%
Crime Prevention Agency Program
5.54%
Community Based Program
5.26%
Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program
23.73%
CACU Partner with Alliance for Children
0.63%
After School Program
35.21%
FY19 Partners with a Shared Mission Highlights
After School Programs - Programs held at Fort Worth ISD, Crowley ISD, Keller ISD, and White Settlement ISD. Safe Haven Youth Program - United Community Center assisted 163 participants and Boys and Girls Club assisted 747 participants. FW@6 Late Night Program - 35,331 participants attended life skill enhancement, recreation, and organized sports programs.
Crime Prevention Agency Partnership - Call Center received 5,023 tips. Safe City Commission had 23,979 FWISD middle and high school students who received information about Campus Crime Stoppers Friends for Life program. Community Based Programs - Funds awarded to Casa of Tarrant County Supporting Foster Youth through
Permanency and Collaborative Family Engagement Program, Girls Embracing Mothers, Inc., Lena Pope Home, Inc. Second Opportunity for Success, NewDay Service for Children & Families Families Offering Children Unfailing Support (FOCUS) for Mothers Click here for details about each program. https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/CCPD/community- based-programs
Comin’ Up Gang Intervention - Assisted 649 participants.
Family Advocacy Program - One Safe Place assisted 1,645 families.
Robotics Club
Boat Regatta
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CCPD Equipment, Technology, and Infrastructure Approved Budget
Technology Infrastructure
10.28%
Police Radio System
8.15%
Police Officer Safety Equipment
5.15%
Motorcycle Replacement
0.34%
Mobile Data Computers
5.57%
Jail Cost Allocation
12.70%
High Mileage Vehicle Replacement
30.44%
Facility Requirement
24.08%
DNA Crime Lab Support
1.49%
Digital Cameras for Vehicle Replacement
1.81%
FY19 Equipment, Technology, and Infrastructure Highlights
High Mileage Vehicle Replacement - Delivered 239 marked vehicles. DNA Crime Lab Support (4 approved positions) - Pro- cessed 961 DNA samples.
Police Officer Equipment - Issued 193 body cameras (CCPD portion). Digital Cameras for Vehicle Replacement - Installed 171 in-car video systems. Technology Infrastructure (1 approved position) Researched 30 new technological advancements.
Motorcycle Replacement - Ordered 13 motorcycles.
DNA Crime Lab
FWPD Motorcycles
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CCPD Recruitment and Training Approved Budget
Recruit Officer Training
63.39%
New Officer Recruitment Program
17.82%
Police Training
18.79%
FY19 Recruitment and Training Highlights
Recruit Officer Training - 67 recruits began training.
New Officer Recruitment - 849 qualified candidates took the Civil Service Exam
Expanded Training Staff (2 approved positions) Provided 15,991 hours of training to officers.
Recruit Class #146
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FWPD
Operations
HOPE Created On September 24, the Fort Worth City Council approved a new ordinance to help assist homeless individuals. As part of the new ordinance, the Homeless Outreach Program Enforcement (HOPE) Unit was created. HOPE will provide a more compassionate solution when working with homeless individuals and quality of life com- plaints. The HOPE Unit is part of the Central Patrol Division. The primary goal is to improve the quality of life in Fort Worth and connect homeless individuals to services and housing. The Fort Worth Police Department strives each day to improve and enhance our most important responsibil- ity, protecting the community. The following information provides updates on recent operational improve- ments. We’d like to give a special thank you to Col. David Dodd, US Army Ret. with Point 27, for donating 2700 'Shields of Strength' to the Fort Worth Police Department. We appreciate this gesture and his mission of strengthening and encouraging members of the Armed Forces, First Responders and their families.
HOPE Team
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FW INTEX Fusion Center In August 2019, the Fort Worth Intelligence Exchange (FW INTEX) Fusion Center (a unit within the FWPD’s Intelligence Section) was designated as the 8th fusion center in the State of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott and the 80th fusion center in the nation. What is a fusion center? It is a collaborative effort of two or more federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial (SLTT) government agencies that combines resources, expertise, or information with the goal of maximizing the ability of such agencies to detect, prevent, investigate, appre- hend, and respond to criminal or terrorist activity. A new shortcut to iWatchTX.org was put on Police and Fire computers. This is the Texas Suspicious Activity Reporting Network - iWatchTexas, where anyone can report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indi- cate criminal, terroristic, or school safety-related threats in our area and will be forwarded to the fusion cen- ter. Employees and citizens are encouraged to use this website to submit a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) to report activity related to:
Threat to Life Situations
School Threat Situations
Terroristic Threat Situations
Suspicious Activity
For more information, email intex@fortworthtexas.gov. Additionally, you can visit the FW INTEX website at https://fwintex.org. Stay safe!
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New Chief of Police Edwin Kraus was promoted to Chief of Police on December 5. Chief Kraus had served as Interim Police Chief since May. Chief Kraus is a twenty-six year veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department. He has served as an officer, detective and sergeant in several units within the Patrol Bureau. His command experience includes assignments as a Neighborhood Policing District Lieutenant, a Patrol Division Captain, and commander of the Training Division. He has served in executive roles as Deputy Chief over the Investigative and Support Command, Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau, and Executive Assistant Chief over the Patrol Bureau. Chief Kraus earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Texas Tech University and his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute, and the Caruth Police Institute’s Leadership Course.
Executive Staff Promotions
Julie Swearingin was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief over the Finance/Personnel Bureau.
Robert Alldredge was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief over the Patrol Bureau.
Neil Noakes was pro- moted to the rank of Deputy Chief and is overseeing the South Patrol Command.
Joseph Sparrow was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief and is overseeing the North Patrol Com- mand.
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Officer Hank Nava’s Patrol Unit Receives Permanent Home On December 1, 2005, Officer Hank Nava died from a gunshot wound he suffered two days earlier while serving an arrest warrant. During the funeral procession, Officer Nava’s Patrol Captain ordered Nava’s patrol car to be parked at the corner of Ellis Avenue and N. 25th Street. During this time, multiple people used a marker to write messages of thanks and sympathy on the patrol car. In 2007, the decision was made to loan the vehicle to the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville, Florida. Almost 12 years later in August 2019, Nava’s patrol car returned to Fort Worth, and is permanently on display in the lobby of the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex.
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Training
FWPD provides multiple required training classes to all officers each year including procedural justice and leadership classes. The FWPD Bicycle Unit and Central Division hosted the International Police Mountain Bike Conference that included over 100 law enforcement officers from across America for training classes and events to discuss the latest best practices for police use of bikes. FWPD also hosted the Women in Law Enforcement conference in September. The purpose of the conference was to empower females in all areas of law enforcement. The LEO Class 6 graduated on October 11 adding trained officers on the streets of Fort Worth. LEO partici- pants are individuals with previous law enforcement experience.
International Police Mountain Bike Conference
LEO Class 6
Citizen Use of Force Training
The department provides Citizen Use of Force training where community members can experience the simi- lar situations that officers experience in the field. Participants learn about the department’s use of force training policies, procedures, and training and discuss the purpose and goals of use of force tactics as well as participate in hands-on scenarios. In 2019, FWPD held four Citizen Use of Force classes.
Here’s what people are saying about FWPD’s Citizen Use of Force training:
I’m impressed that the Dept. is conducting this training for the public. Also impressed with the robustness of the departmental training in general. Thanks for the opportunity
-Charles Boswell (Race and Culture Task Force member)
I’m glad FWPD provides this as an eye opening course to help the community understand the perspective of FWPD. I think every FW citizen could benefit from a greater understanding of the vision of our police & to reduce misperceptions.
-Kate Hartfeld (Fort Worth community member)
To learn more, call 817-392-4102, or email CPDProceduralJusticenit@fortworthtexas.gov.
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Awards
Crime Lab Recognition
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Dallas field division recognized FWPD’s Crime Lab for being one of the premier National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) sites in the U.S. The Crime Lab's work resulted in significant increases in investigative leads in gun-related violent crime.
Star of Texas Award
Top Cop Award
Governor Greg Abbott presented the 2019 Star of Texas Award to Corporal Garrett W. Hull’s family. Cor- poral Hull was killed in the line of duty in 2018.
Officers Matthew Putnam and David Jwanowski received Top Cops Award at the annual National Association for apprehending those responsible for Corporal Garrett W. Hull’s in the line of duty death.
Leading the Way Award
At the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition’s Annual Awards & Appre- ciation Luncheon in December, Officer Mike Kuzenka won the Lead- ing the Way award for his homeless services work. The event recog- nizes contributions and efforts toward ending homelessness in Tar- rant and Parker counties. In his current position as the homeless- ness and community relations liaison officer, Kuzenka is involved with homeless individuals, senior communities, and underprivileged youth.
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Engagement Community
The Fort Worth Police Department is always hoping to connect with the community, citizens, and businesses. FWPD takes pride in keeping Fort Worth a safe community to live, work, and play. Community outreach pro- grams are vital to this relationship and the department is constantly developing new and innovative ways to connect and engage the community.
Community Awareness Forum at Saintsville Cathedral
National Night Out, Crestwood Neighborhood
Fall Festival Victory Forest Community
Annual FWPD Code Blue Golf Tournament
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Code Blue
The Code Blue Program is an initiative in which police officers and residents work together to assist in crime prevention and intervention. As part of the City’s first community policing initiative, Code Blue serves as a force multiplier and has been instrumental in the significant reduction of crime. Code Blue volunteers play a major role in patrolling neighborhoods as well as organizing National Night Out events, Bridge the Gap events, and many other safety fairs.
We want to thank all of our volunteers who help make our Code Blue program an outstanding success!
Code Blue Members at the Sigh-in Table for an Oakhurst Event
“I love being part of the Code Blue program as a Citizen on Patrol (COP). I not only help prevent crime in my neighborhood and surrounding area, I also have the opportunity to meet, interact, and educate people on safety and crime prevention. There are many won- derful individuals and police officers in Fort Worth and I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with them.”
- Becky White, COP Member
How can you get involved? Please visit https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/Get-Involved/
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Community Clean-Up
FWPD led four community cleanup and cookout events. Gloves and trash bags were provided to all volunteers. The events occurred June 6 in the Como neighborhood, June 19 in the Ash Crescent neighborhood, July 17 in the Stop Six neighborhood, and July 29 in the Diamond Hill neighborhood. FWPD thanks all the volunteers and sponsors that made these events a success!
Social Media To reach a larger audience in today’s fast-paced world, the Fort Worth Police Department uses Twitter, Face- book, and Instagram as a tool for recruitment, crime prevention, for lead development on cold cases, and press releases. We try to have a little fun too. The City of Fort Worth Police Department’s Facebook page has over 260,000 followers and the Twitter Page has over 180,000 followers. Click below to view the many videos and posts published by FWPD this year.
Follow us today on all of our social media platforms!
Follow us:
#TakeALook
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Community Outreach
Love With Lemons Fundraiser
"Love With Lemons" stopped by head- quarters at 505 W. Felix St. to sell lemon- ade for $1. Love With Lemons is a travel- ing fundraiser on behalf of the Injured Police Officers Fund of Nevada and all proceeds are donated to that fund. For more information, please visit lovewithlemons.com or www.facebook.com/lovewithlemons.
FWPD’s Heart of Service
Officers participated in the City of Fort Worth’s food drive that benefited Tarrant Area Food Bank. FWPD provided the most canned food and monetary contributions with over 5,000 pounds of food and over $5,000 in funds. FWPD also volunteered with two Metro Turkey givea- ways and started a brand new initiative called Operation Blue Elves. Officers stopped shoppers in Walmart and of- ficers paid for their holiday shopping lists.
Citizens Police Academy Graduations
Congratulations to the 20 graduates of the Citi- zens Police Academy - Class 54! FWPD wants to give a Big Thanks to Officer Aguileta (far right) for making Fort Worth proud!
Congratulations to the 64 graduates of the Spanish Citizens Police Academy - Class 19! FWPD wants to give a Big Thanks to Officer Segura (far left) for making Fort Worth proud!
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Police Athletic League The Fort Worth Police Athletic League (FWPAL) held a Grand Opening on August 3 for the FWPAL North PAL Gym. The gym is located at 1000 Calvert Street. During the event there was a demonstration of the youth boxing program. Attendees were able to tour the gym, meet with FWPD officers, and enjoy cake and refresh- ments.
FWPAL Grand Opening at 1000 Calvert Street
For more information, visit: https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/Get-Involved/police-athletic-league
Over 25 youth and young adults, ranging in age from 11-18, participated in the Fort Worth Police Family Asso- ciation’s Junior Police Academy. This group is truly part of our “Police Family.” By participating in our Junior Police Academy, they were able to learn more about the jobs their parents do as police officers within our De- partment. The group spent two days at our Training Facility with several officers and Explorers. We want to thank the SWAT, Air One, K9, and Mounted Patrol units for doing demonstrations and taking the time to pro- vide a wonderful experience for this great group of kids. Junior Police Academy
Junior Police Academy at Bob Bolen Safety Complex
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Badges With Books The Fort Worth Police Bike Support Group is proud to sponsor Badges With Books, a collaborative initiative with the police department. Officers are able to provide books to children in their respective neighborhoods; the books are generously donated from members of the Fort Worth community. Officers are encouraged to provide a book to a child in their neighborhood, take a moment to discuss the last book the child read, and to
read a portion of the book with the child. Re- search shows that reading aloud to a child im- proves literacy and ensures the child is more likely to develop a love of reading on their own. On Oct. 2, Badges With Books provided 12 boxes of books for officers to provide to chil- dren. Decals of Badges With Books will be ap- plied to patrol cars.
D.C. Shedd Delivering Books
For more information on how to donate to this program, please visit
https://fortworthbikepatrol.org/ and http://doyoubacktheblue.org/
FWPD Explorers Acknowledged at City Council Officer Rebecca Woodward and the FWPD Explorers were honored by the Fort Worth City Council in August. The Explorers were recognized for their performance at the 2019 Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisors Association State Law Enforcement Explorer Competition held in July 2019. Officer Woodward was recog- nized as the William H. Spurgeon, III Award recipient - the highest recognition for individuals and organiza- tions contributing significant leadership to the Explorer Program. FWPD Explorer Teams received the follow- ing awards at the competition:
Team 1 - 1st Place Arrest Search and Seizure
Team 2 - 1st Place Arrest Search and Seizure
1st Place Bomb Threat
2nd Place Domestic Disturbance
1st Place Misdemeanor Traffic Stops
2019 FWPD Explorers
Congrats to the FWPD Explorers! For more information and how to join, visit:
https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/Get-Involved/explorer-program
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FWPD Capital Projects The Rook The Rook was purchased with federal grant funds for the SWAT unit to keep officers and the community safe. It is a bullet-proof armored tactical vehicle that enables officers to approach a structure without cover- ing open exposed ground on foot. It can be utilized in numerous situations such as a hostage rescue, barri- caded suspects, a riot scene, or a natural disaster - it can also remove critical road hazard debris.
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Mounted Patrol Improvements
Fort Worth Police Mounted Patrol celebrated the grand opening of a donated new state of the art covered arena. This all-weather training facility will allow the unit and others to participate in all types of training rain or shine. The Citizen Support Group helped make the facility possible and places the local unit at the fore- front of police mounted patrols.
Other Facility Projects
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex Improvements
Other Improvements
Moved School Resource Offic- ers to eliminate a high cost lease. Completed improvements to the 1000 Calvert gym and au- ditorium. The improvements allowed for the opening of an- other PAL gym and allowed the auditorium to be used for meetings. Opened new storefronts in Central, East, and South Divi- sions.
FWPD Installed addition- al security and wayfind- ing improvements in the lobby, replaced the driv- ing track canopy that was destroyed in a 2016 storm, and added sound- proofing to interview rooms and polygraph office.
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2019 Technological Advancements
In order to support current and future operational needs, technological improvements must be as responsive and adaptive to change. The department must also continue to be progressive in cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to identify possibilities for public/private partnerships in support of technological enhancements. The Technology Services Section accomplishments include purchasing a robotic mapping station for the Traffic Investigations Unit and utilizing the radio and internet as a marketing tool for civil service testing. The “By the Numbers” on page 30 shows the successful work the Technology Services Unit did in 2019!
CAD and RMS Software Updates The Technology Services Section reviewed the department’s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Software (RMS) and completed an overall system upgrade to version 5.7. The upgrade provid- ed needed system improvements to improve the efficiency of officer report writing and collecting data.
911 Call Dispatcher
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By the Numbers
Issued
46
Body Cameras
Installed 160 In-car Video Systems
Invited
18 Vendors to Demonstrate New Technology and Equipment
License Plate Readers
In-Car Technology
29 Technological Advancements Researched
Research included analytic and intelligence gathering solutions.
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Did You Know? 50 years ago on November 14, 1969, FWPD Captain and Astronaut with Apollo 12, Alan Bean was the fourth person to walk on the moon. Captain/Astronaut Bean took the FWPD police badge with him—the first and only police badge to “visit” the Moon. It was later returned to FWPD for inclusion in a future Fort Worth Po- lice museum.
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Captain and Astronaut Alan Bean
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