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Completed
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Goal 1
Did we achieve the goal?
Yes. The Fort Worth Police Department continues to promote positive interactions with the public through multiple community events and partnerships.
Goal 1: Promote positive interactions with the public during every contact with a great attitude, positivity, and guardian mentality.
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Goal 1: Action Items
Responsible Party
Status Explanation
1.1 Create a Community Outreach Team with existing resources by FY18 to assist in educating the community about various public safety initiatives and attending and organizing community events. 1.2 Increase monthly face - to - face interactions between the community and police personnel through neighborhood park and ride patrols, community service walks, and at various community events. Encourage cross - trained beat officers to ride bicycles.
Community Programs was restructured in 2020 to include adult programs, the Police Cadet program, Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.), and the Explorer Program. The Patrol Commanders were tasked with developing creative methods to increase face - to - face interactions. Events included school supply giveaways, A/C installations, Coffee with a Cop, and safety fairs.
Community Programs Captain, Support Bureau
Patrol Deputy Chief, Patrol Bureau
1.3 Create a Police Athletic League in FY17 to encourage youth engagement activities throughout the community.
Gang Lieutenant, Support Bureau
The Fort Worth Police Athletic League (FWPAL) was created in FY17.
1.4 Create a mentorship program in FY17 in elementary and middle schools where School Resource Officers and other police officers serve as student mentors.
Community Programs Captain, Support Bureau Community Programs Captain, Support Bureau
A mentorship program was created in FY17.
Best practices were researched and began implementation in FY17. FWPAL continues to hold multiple events throughout the year.
1.5 Research and implement other best practices for engaging youth in FY17.
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