December was an extraordinary month for FWPD ’ s nonprofit initiative, Cops for Kids, which positively impacted approximately 1,077 children, many of whom might not have otherwise experienced the joy of the holiday season. Because of your support, the spirit of Christmas reached over 1,000 children this season. On behalf of everyone at FWPD , FWPD Police Association, and Cops for Kids, thank you for believing in and supporting this mission.
Key initiatives included:
• Delivery of 700 teddy bears to children spending Christmas in hospitals • Multiple Shop With a Cop events across Fort Worth communities • A special YMCA holiday event, where children shopped for gifts, wrapped them together, and concluded the evening with a festive bus tour of Christmas lights
During December, Cops for Kids invested approximately $42,000 directly into children and families. Below is the breakdown:
• $14,000 – Shop With a Cop (Eastchase) • $7,000 – Shop With a Cop (Westworth Village) • $6,000 – Build-A-Bear for Cook Children ’ s • $9,000 – YMCA shopping & Christmas lights event • $3,500 – Heroes & Helpers at Target • $2,500 – Emergency assistance for families in crisis
The $42,000 total does not include the ongoing Laptop Scholarship Program or the numerous instances throughout the year in which officers provide support to families in need during the course of their duties. These efforts are made possible through the generosity of our donors. We extend our sincere gratitude to: QT, James Wood Law Firm, CLEAT, Walmart, Family Auto, Manny Ramírez (County Commissioner Precinct 4), BNSF, Sewell, Freedom Automotive, Gameday Health, Target, Northstar, Guardian Public Strategies, Texas Chili, US Shoring Equipment, Hartford, Live Well, and Pulliam Pools.
On December 12, FWPD proudly welcomed Lateral Class #12, consisting of 16 experienced lateral officers with a combined 125 years of law enforcement service. This class brings diverse expertise from multiple cities across Texas, as well as eight additional states, including Florida, Arizona, California, Nevada. Washington, Michigan, New York, and Massachusetts. Their extensive experience strengthens FWPD ’ s commitment to public safety and enhances the department ’ s ability to serve the Fort Worth community effectively.
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