Department Initiatives—Community
Facility Updates
Heliport Ribbon Cutting
Dignitaries, police officers, and pilots attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 20 for a new heliport housing the Fort Worth Police Department’s Air Sup- port Unit.
Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex Open House
Bob Bolen Open House
The City of Fort Worth Fire Department and Police Department hosted an open house on May 7 to showcase the new Bob Bolen Safety Complex facility at 505 W. Felix Street that opened in 2015. This facility is considered one of the nation’s most advanced training facilities for first responders. Visitors were able to tour the indoor training village, driving track, burn tower, and other training environments. Over 1,000 burgers were provided by In-N-Out Burger, as well as, products from other sponsors including Dr Pepper and Snapple. Other activities included face painting, bounce houses, scavenger hunt, police and fire demonstrations, music, and community information booths.
Cavile Storefront
On September 9, FWPD held an open house for a new storefront at the Cavile Place apart- ments. The storefront will allow for increased presence in the area in an effort to strengthen relations with the com- munity. Construction Projects Underway
Sixth Patrol Division Facility
Tactical Center Renovation
West Patrol Division (Joyce) Renovation Public Safety Complex Finish-out Administration Building Shell and Warehouse
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