Beginning August 9, 2025, the Fort Worth Police Department implemented adjustments to select patrol beat geographic boundaries across the city. The Department routinely evaluates and redraws beat configurations to ensure balanced deployment of personnel and resources in response to Fort Worth ’ s continued population growth. In many established areas, boundaries remained largely unchanged, however, in neighborhoods experiencing significant growth, beats were expanded, contracted, or newly established to align with current population trends and service demands. This was particularly evident in far northwest Fort Worth, where rapid residential development prompted more substantial modifications, including the creation of additional beats. As a result of these changes, some residents and businesses saw a shift in their assigned patrol division or Neighborhood Patrol Officer (NPO). To support a smooth transition, the Department encouraged community members to verify their updated patrol information through the City of Fort Worth ’ s online data portal, OneAddress. By entering a street address, selecting “ Search, ” and expanding the “ Neighborhoods ” section, users accessed their designated Neighborhood Patrol Division and NPO contact information. The Department also utilized community engagement platforms such as Nextdoor and Facebook to share updates and coordinate opportunities for residents to meet their newly assigned officers.
“ Now you are going to have dedicated officers for the stockyards and dedicated officers for the neighborhoods instead of those officers being shared.
-Councilmember Carlos Flores, District 2
These proactive adjustments reflected the Department ’ s ongoing commitment to strategic resource management, operational efficiency, and strong community partnerships as Fort Worth continued to grow.
Key aspects of the 2025 beat realignment include:
• Expansion: 12 new police beats were added for a new total of 102 beats
• Focus Areas: Specific attention was given to rapid-growth zones, including new residential developments and high-density commercial areas. • Targeted Policing: The change provides dedicated patrol officers for specific neighborhoods and districts (e.g., the Stockyards) rather than sharing resources across too broad a region.
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