2016 Annual Report

Crime Control and Prevention District The City of Fort Worth utilizes the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD), a voter-approved half-cent sales tax, to fund crime prevention tools and programs. In response to Fort Worth having historically-high crime rates throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, the CCPD was approved in 1995 to enhance FWPD’s ability to create and maintain a safe environment through efficient, quality service, and strong community partnerships. The CCPD is overseen by a nine- member board of directors that establishes the annual budget, manages expenditures, and evaluates all programs funded by the district. Equipment and Facilities Funded in FY16 Items funded by CCPD in FY16 include body cameras, technology upgrades such as the Omega Dashboard,

(see the technology section in the 2016 De- partment Initiatives for more information), a Sixth Patrol Division Facility, and renova- tions to the Tactical Center. The design of the new Sixth Patrol Division facility was completed in December 2016. The 23,460 square foot facility mimics the Fort Worth Stockyard ar- chitecture with a barn style roof and wood accents throughout the facility. A ground- breaking ceremony is scheduled for April. Construction should be completed in Spring 2018. The roof of the Tacti- cal Center was re- placed in December 2016. Asbestos abate- ment and the renova- tion project is ex- pected to begin in May 2017.

The revenue from the half-cent sales tax funds 40 programs and critical resources to effectively combat and prevent crime in Fort Worth. The total CCPD budget in FY2016 was $86,002,513.

Crime Control and Prevention District FY16 Budget

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