Department Initiatives—Partnerships
Code Blue Award Winners
Citizens on Patrol Volunteer of the Year
Central Division: Jerry Lemunyon
North Division: Cathy Pepper
Code Blue Luncheon
Code Blue Celebrates 25th Anniversary
East Division: Becky Forsythe
South Division: Warner Filley
Code Blue observed their 25th anniversary with a week long celebration that included a Citizens on Patrol (COP) Appreciation Luncheon, Bowling with the Police, Code Blue float in the Parade of Lights, 25th Anniversary Gala, and a Ministers Prayer Breakfast. COP volunteers assisted with the planning of these events, and a 25th anniversary logo was developed to help commemorate the milestone. On March 19, 2016, nearly 600 Citizens on Patrol members and Neighborhood Police Officers attended the 25th Anniversary COP Appreciation luncheon. Held at the Cendera Center in west Fort Worth, the luncheon honored COP Volunteers of the Year, the Chuck Silcox Patroller of the Year, the Neighborhood Police Officer of the Year, and volunteers who have been with the program for the entire 25 years.
West Division: Myra Gail Jackson
Thomas Windham Neighborhood Police Officer of the Year
J. D. Slagle
Chuck Silcox Patroller of the Year
Rita Wilson
Police Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald gave heartfelt comments that resonated with each of the volunteers. Specifically, he shared his deep appreciation for the volunteers and his commitment to strengthening the bond between volunteers and police officers.
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