FWPD Sesquicentennial Celebration 1873 — 2023 Department Initiatives The Fort Worth Police Department kicked off their Sesquicentennial Celebration this quarter. E. M. Terrell was appointed the first City Marshal with a force of four policemen on April 12, 1873. The Fort Worth Police Department and the Fort Worth Historical Association have partnered to celebrate 150 years of the Fort Worth Police Department. The Fort Worth Historical Association created a lapel pin based on the “ Curry Badge ” designed and worn by Chief T. G. Curry, that is a replica of what the first police badge may have looked like during the first years of the department. In addition to the pins, a limited edition challenge pin and t - shirt have also been created for the celebration and are available for purchase. #FortWorthSafe The #FortWorthSafe program continued into 2023 with a goal of reducing violent crime by 10%. Focus was placed on homicides, aggravated assaults, and robberies. In the first year, violent crimes were reduced by 13.4% reduction compared to the previous year. In addition to reducing violent crime, 984 felony warrants and 644 misdemeanor warrants were cleared, 148 stolen vehicles were recovered, 518 guns were seized, and 40 stolen guns were recovered. The program ’ s success has been attributed to the use of neighbor- hood cameras that are monitored in the Real Time Crime Center, working with other city departments to remove blight and increasing quality of life in higher crime neighborhoods, and improving police - community relations. Crisis Intervention Response Team Therapy K - 9 Launch The Fort Worth Police Department implemented a new program with the mission to increase effectiveness to assist those in a mental health crisis. The Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) has partnered with local animal rescue and shelter organizations to find suitable shelter pets to be trained as therapy canines. The intent of the program is to only utilize rescue animals. The therapy canines will be used for peer support, community events, school activities, comfort to employees after a tragic event, serve as mental health responders, and assistance to the investigations division. In the first quarter of 2023, the first recruit, Wookie, began training to be a CIRT therapy canine. Wookie was at North Animal Shelter. The program currently has two dogs in training to be a part of the program. Each canine has a dedicated handler. Woof!
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