2014 Facility Projects
Several police facilities opened in 2014 that support FWPD’s policing philosophies. These following new facilities opened in 2014:
Tactical Center —FWPD tactical and analytical functions critical to the department’s operational efficiency.
Indoor Weapons Range —The new range at the Public Safety Complex south of downtown Fort Worth offers four ranges of varying sizes allowing officers to train using a variety of weapons, including one 100-yard range, one 50-yard range, and two 25-yard ranges. The state-of-the-art facility includes 85 lanes of training capacity and is one of the largest indoor facilities in the nation. Training space is available for both in-service and recruit training as well as other agencies’ law enforcement officers. Mounted Patrol Equestrian Facility —The new facility on the west side of Fort Worth replaces an outdated and outgrown facility in the Stockyards. Funded by a citizen support group, the facility is located on approximately ten acres and contains an administration building, a large barn with stalls and attached runs to accommodate up to 24 horses, indoor and outdoor training areas, and equipment and supplies storage areas.
25-yard indoor weapons range located at new Public Safety Complex
FWPD Mounted Patrol Equestrian Facility
One Safe Place —This Safe City Commission facility provides interdisciplinary and streamlined services for victims of domestic and/or family violence. FWPD Victims Assistance Unit and Special Victims Section are located at One Safe Place. The facility serves as a centralized location for victims to report a crime; receive medical, legal, and counseling services; and, have access to on-site professionals such as child protective service workers and victim advocate specialists to aid in specific crises.
The planning, design, and/or construction for other essential facilities also commenced or continued in 2014. Design continued to renovate acquired property adjacent to an existing West Division Patrol facility. When complete, this will consolidate West Division operations and create efficiencies. Additionally, the groundbreaking of a new hanger and administration building for Air Support at the Meacham International Airport occurred in April 2014; construction is anticipated to be complete in late 2015.
Dignitaries participate in groundbreaking ceremony for new Air Support hangar at Meacham International Airport
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