2022 Annual Report

Safety

2022 Fort Worth Police Department

Wellness

Annual Report

Resiliency

FWPD Organization …..……………………...….1

Promotions & New Command. ……………..2

2022 By the Numbers ………………………......3

#FortWorthSafe Initiative.. ……........……....5

Crime Control and Prevention District …..7

Graduations …………………………………….…...9

Code Blue ………………...…..……….…………..10

Community Events ….....………………….…..11

Youth Events …...………...…………………...…15

Facility Ceremonies …………….….……....….17

Technology Updates …….….…..……..…..….19

Contents

Message from the

Chief I am pleased to present the Fort Worth Police Department 2022 Annual Report. This year we continued our focus on these three pillars: Safety, Wellness, and Resiliency. Everything we do each day as a department incorporates them from engaging with the community to our officers themselves. The interconnection of the three pillars help guide the department in making Fort Worth the nation ’ s safest major city. The pillars also form the foundation of the department ’ s FY2023 - FY2027 Strategic Plan. The process to create the plan began this year with assistance from an advisory committee comprised of community members, department personnel, and other City departments. The plan was completed in 2023 and can be viewed here: FY2023 - FY2027 Strategic Plan. Safety Operate using best practices to ensure protection from danger, risk, injury, and death. Wellness Ability to maintain mental, psychological, physical health and state of readiness. Resiliency Capacity to prepare for, recover from, and adapt to stress and adversity. In 2022, Fort Worth experienced decreases in murders, aggravated assaults, and robberies. These decreases can be attributed to the department ’ s Fort Worth Safe Initiative, which is a data driven strategy to reduce and prevent violent crime. For more information on this initiative see page 5. The department evaluates and analyzes crime trends on a daily basis to provide the highest level of service. This report includes information about how we are continuing our mission to prevent and solve crime and provides details about various initiatives and updates on police

programs that are important to the department and the community. However, this is only part of our story. To see more of what FWPD is doing, visit our website and social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

It is an honor to work with the dedicated and professional staff within the Fort Worth Police Department who serve you each day. On behalf of our

officers, professional staff, and volunteers, we look forward to continued partnerships to provide the best possible service to our residents and community.

Neil Noakes Chief of Police

FWPD 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.

FWPD Personnel

5 Deputy Chiefs

Chief of Police Neil Noakes

6 Commanders

Finance/Personnel Bureau

17 Captains

Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge

50 Lieutenants

Support Bureau

Patrol Bureau

207 Sergeants

Assistant Chief Joseph Sparrow

Assistant Chief Julie Swearingin

252 Corporals & Detectives

As of December 31, 2022, the Fort Worth Police Department employed an authorized strength of 1,743 civil service and 528 civilian staff members. The number of authorized civil service positions are separated by rank on the left. In 2022, there was 1.9 sworn personnel for every 1,000 residents in Fort Worth.

1,203 Officers

Promotions &

New Command

Congratulations to all those who promoted this year! There were two promotional ceremonies, October 11 and November 3, that included Executive Staff promotions as well as promotions to detective, sergeant, and lieutenant. Executive promotions included Robert Alldredge to Executive Assistant Chief, Roy Hudson and David Carabajal to Deputy Chief, and Christopher Daniels, Jason Kim, and Andre Smith to Commander.

Robert Alldredge

Roy Hudson

David Carabajal

Christopher Daniels

Jason Kim

Andre Smith

New Community Partnership Command The new Community Partnership Command was created to foster existing relationships in the community and nurture new opportunities. Below are the goals for the new command. • Establish partnerships through mutual trust and respect in all facets of our community. • Increase number of volunteers and participants in FWPD programs—both adult and youth. • Increase number of recruits into Police Training from youth programs. • Increase involvement and ownership of citizens in the FWPD mission.

The command includes the Community Engagement Unit and Support Services Division.

Crime Stats

Homicide

2022

Decrease from 2021 14.4 %

By the

Numbers

Aggravated Assault

11.8%

Citywide Crime Rate

Decrease from 2021

Burglary

7.9% Increase from 2021

Population Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census and 1 - Year American Community Survey (ACS) Population Estimates. For more information on population and demographic data, click here for the City ’ s Comprehensive Plan. For more information on crime data click here.

2.4% Decrease from 2021 Robbery

Population increased 9.44% since 2018

Crime rate decreased 8.95% since 2018

View detailed crime reports at https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/crime - information

By the Numbers

Calls For Service

Sworn to Protect

Community Assistance Teams

Homeless Outreach Program Enforcement Team, H.O.P.E FWPD partnered with the Fire Department and My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County to create H.O.P.E. 2022 Service Calls Responded to = 5,541. Crisis Intervention Team The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) includes specially - trained and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) certified Mental Health Peace Officers. Officers are accompanied by licensed professional counselors or social workers from Tarrant County MHMR to provide crisis intervention services on scene. 2022 Service Calls Responded to = 9,984. Civilian Response Unit The Civilian Response Unit answers calls for service and performs other tasks that do not require a Police Officer ’ s presence, authority, or action. 2022 Service Calls Responded to = 9,411.

Total Calls

1,193,094

Non - Emergency (non - 911) Calls

395,751 Officers respond to some calls to the non - emergency phone number

Community Engagement and Training

Community outreach programs are vital to this relationship and the department is constantly developing new and innovative ways to connect and engage the community.

Calls Officers Responded To

9,424 Hours of Community - Oriented Training for Officers

227

262,112

Crime Watch Meetings

(Examples include Interacting with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Drivers, Mental Health, Civilian Response to Casualty Care, and Crisis Intervention)

186,558 Self - Initiated Calls

Explorer Participants

Events Attended for Recruitment

View detailed crime reports at https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/crime - information

#FortWorth

Safe

Initiative

In 2021, FWPD began #FortWorthSafe, a crime reduction operation focused on violent crimes such as homicide, robbery, shootings, and aggravated assault. The program ran from 5/10/2021 - 9/10/2021. The program started back up again in April 2022 and ran through December 2022. #FortWorthSafe includes an enforcement component as well as a community outreach component, which aims to address deficiencies in communities that may increase the likelihood of violent crime occurring. Some of the enforcement efforts included:

• An intelligence - led approach utilizing all available technology resources

• Continually evaluating crime trends and data each day

• The Gang Unit focused on known gang members and those with prior gun arrests.

• Enhanced enforcement on game rooms in the selected crime locations.

• Criminal Tracking Unit and Fugitive Unit focused on arresting violent offenders

• The Directed Response Units responded to Flock camera activations as well as violent offenses seen on cameras. The Community efforts included: • Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs) met with business owners and community members, as well as interacting with young people, to make them aware of our effort and #FortWorthSafe.

• School Resource Officers worked alongside NPOs.

• Solicited community input to address concerns with violent crime and transparency.

• To be transparent with our community.

#FortWorthSafe Initiative

#FortWorthSafe End of Year Totals New Felony Charges 1,071

New Misdemeanor Charges

692

Felony Warrants Cleared

984

Misdemeanor Warrants Cleared

644

Guns Seized

518

Stolen Guns Recovered

Recovered Stolen Vehicles

148

Crime

Control

and

Prevention

District

The Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) provides revenue from a ½ - cent sales tax dedicated to funding programs aimed at reducing and preventing crime in Fort Worth. The district was established in 1995 following high crime rates that occurred in the late 1980s. On July 15, 2020, Fort Worth residents voted to continue the CCPD for ten years. In FY2022, Community Based programs continued the FY2021 adopted strategy used to apply for funding based in two categories: 1) Development Grants 2) Program Grants. The goal is to assist community based organizations in achieving the mission of CCPD: “ To enhance the Fort Worth Police Department ’ s ability to provide quality service and to work in partnership with the community to reduce crime and create a safe environment for all. ” Below are the CCPD programs funded in FY2023. Enhanced Response Central and West Bike Units, School Resource Unit, Mounted Patrol, Parks Community Policing, Special Events, Stockyards Overtime Detail, COPS Hiring Match, Officer Expansion Program, Crossing Guards Neighborhood Crime Prevention Crime Prevention Unit, Graffiti Abatement, Domestic Violence Assistance, Crisis Intervention Team, Homeless Outreach Program Enforcement (H.O.P.E.) Team, CODE Blue, Neighborhood Patrol Officers, Storefronts, Patrol Support, Civilian Response Unit Partners with a Shared Mission After School Programs, Gang Intervention, Community Based Programs, Crime Prevention Agencies, Family Advocacy Center, Late Night Program, Safe Haven Programs, Alliance for Children Recruitment and Training Cadet Program, Recruitment Program, Police Training Equipment, Technology, and Infrastructure Officer Safety Equipment, Crime Lab Equipment, Technology Infrastructure, Vehicle Replacement, Cameras, Facility Requirement, Radio Tower, Jail Cost Allocation, Mobile Data Computers

For more CCPD information, visit our website: https://fortworthpd.com/CCPD

CCPD FY2022 and

FY2023 Budget

CCPD FY2022: $127,323,634: Budget by Funding Area

CCPD FY2023: $119,267,929: Budget by Funding Area

For more CCPD information, visit our website: https://fortworthpd.com/CCPD

Graduations

Recruit Classes 151 and 152 Graduation Congratulations to the graduates of Recruit Classes 151 and 152 for a job well done. On May 6, 2022, Recruit Class 151 graduated from the FWPD Academy, putting 42 new officers on the streets of Fort Worth, and on September 23, Recruit Class 152 graduated from the FWPD Academy, putting 38 new officers on the streets of Fort Worth. The recruits were assigned to patrol divisions to begin phase one of their field training.

Graduating Recruit Diversity

Recruit Class

151

152

Male

Female

Male

Female

4 2 9 0 1

5 1 3 0 0 9

White

Black

Hispanic

0 0

1 1

Other

Multi

Totals:

Congratulations to Citizens Police Academy Class 58 and 2 Spanish Citizens Police Academy Classes on their graduations! The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is an eight - to - twelve week course that covers a variety of subjects. The informative program provides participants an opportunity to have insight and learn about the different ways

FWPD operates from training to criminal investigations. To learn how you can participate, please see the link below:

https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/get - involved/citizens - police - academy

Code Blue

Code Blue Volunteers

Be the extra eyes and ears and patrol your neighborhood to keep it safe. The Citizens on Patrol Program is making a positive impact on Fort Worth's quality of life. Members help to deter crime by patrolling in their cars, on bicycles, and on foot. Thanks for all you do Code Blue!

For more information on the program, visit the website: https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/Get - Involved/citizens - on - patrol

Code Blue Golf Events

Code Blue fundraising events included the Code Blue Golf Tournament in April and Code Blue Bowl for Turkeys in November.

Metro Carter Park Shoe Giveaway

East Division AC install

Metro Carter Park Turkey Giveaway

Coffee with a Cop East Division

Community

Events

Coffee with a Cop Northwest Division

Breast Cancer Awareness

National Night Out

Several Back to School Events

Community

Metro Carter Park Elm Holiday Event

Events

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Bob Bolen Trunk or Treat

Community

Events

(Continued)

Furniture Donations Our Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Homeless Outreach Program Enforcement (HOPE) Team were made aware that a family did not have a dining table to eat on. With the help and assistance of ReStore - Habitat for Humanity, officers returned and delivered a table with chairs to the residence. The family was extremely thankful and grateful to everyone who made the donation possible.

Christmas Toy Drive The Northwest Patrol Division would like to thank everyone that helped out with our 2022 Christmas Toy Drive! We collected over 600 toys and blessed many kids with your generosity!

Santa visits school in FWPD helicopter

Youth

Events

The Fort Worth Police Department Athletic League (FWPAL) provides guidance and leadership to ensure the safety of our youth, improve their lives, reduce crime, and better serve the community by building strong and trusting relationships. On January 11, 2022, FWPAL Judo program had its first official Judo practice at the Fort Worth Judo Club. The program focused not only on the sport but excellence off the mat as well, specifically the importance of education.

FW Police Athletic League

For more information on the program, visit the website below:

https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/get - involved/ police - athletic - league

In early June, FWPD ’ s North Division Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs) hosted a COPS and BOBBERS event where children were able to learn fishing basics and spend time with them. Thanks to everyone who participated in this great event!

COPS and Bobbers

Your NPO can be searched via our website - click here, select "One Address," enter your address, and your NPO information will be provided in the right - hand column of the page.

Youth

Events

(Continued)

FWPD officers and children served others in the community by mowing lawns, picking up trash, washing cars, and helping with a food giveaway as part of the 2022 FWPD Community Safety Partnership Summer. After all of the hard work, they enjoyed a cookout, snow cones, and a water balloon fight! Thank you to Opal Lee, the Boys and Girls Club, Operation Progress Fort Worth, the Tarrant Area Food Bank, the FWBPOA, FWPOA, and the NLLEO for partnering with us to make this a great day!

Summer Camp

Northwest Neighborhood Police Officers (NPOs) visited local youth organizations Camp Fire First Texas, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, and Recovery Resource Council where the officers answered questions about their career path, job duties, discussed ways to report cyberbullying, and enjoyed games, crafts, and lots of water!

Neighborhood Police Officers

Facility

Ceremonies

South Division Groundbreaking Ceremony On October 11, 2022, the City of Fort Worth celebrated the groundbreaking of the new South Patrol Division Facility located at 3501 W. Risinger Road. Personnel that will be housed at the new facility include FWPD South Division Patrol Officers, Neighborhood Police Officers, Detectives, Code Blue, Bike Unit, and Division Administration. Construction began in October 2022 with a projected completion date of December 2023. The groundbreaking ceremony included these speakers: Mayor Mattie Parker, City Council Members Jared Williams and Chris Nettles, Police Chief Neil Noakes, South Division Commander André Smith, and other city officials.

Sun Valley Storefront Ribbon Cutting Ceremony FWPD opened a new Storefront in South Division at 5300 Sun Valley. Sun Valley Properties donated and furnished the 7,500 square foot space to FWPD. A ribbon cutting ceremony occurred on March 30, 2022. Storefronts are an important resource for the department because they provide a safe place for officers to write reports and/or take breaks and may deter/prevent crime and negative quality of life issues in the community.

New

Storefronts

New Storefront at Seminary A new Storefront in South Division was opened at 4540 James Avenue. Southwestern Baptist Theological Semi- nary donated the furnished 3,000 square foot space to FWPD in August. This storefront not only allows officers to better serve the community, it has resulted in a stronger relationship and improved communications between FWPD officers and Seminary officials.

Technology

Updates

Installation of the upgraded in - car video system with license plate reader (LPR) built - in began in 2022, with 76 of the 600 received currently deployed, with the remaining cameras scheduled to be deployed in 2023 and 2024.

In Car Video

Human Trafficking Software

FWPD purchased new human trafficking software that is location - based visual intelligence. The software will aid in the Human Trafficking Unit ’ s mission to identify and recover victims of human trafficking leading to the prosecution of offenders and to promote public awareness within Fort Worth.

Technology

Updates

(Continued)

The new eCitation system provides a device - independent electronic citation solution that can be used on handheld, laptop, tablet, and cellular devices. The system uses accurate data collection that allows officers and court personnel to enforce the law safely, efficiently, and effectively.

eCitation

• Everbridge message notification system - replaced Blackboard • Haystax map layering - used to view critical assets on a map in relation to other geo - tagged information • Lafayette polygraph equipment solution - replaced aging equipment

Other Technology Implemented in 2022

Safety

Connecting with the community!

Wellness

Resiliency

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