2019 Annual Report

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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