Department Initiatives—Personnel
22 Pushups
22KILL works to raise awareness of the suicide epidemic that is plaguing America. An average of 22 veterans are killed by suicide everyday. On January 27, 2016, Police and Fire personnel along with recruits and MedStar EMT’s all gathered together at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex to perform 22 pushups in unison.
Officer Matt Pearce and Supporters
Officer Matt Pearce honored with Star of Texas Award Fort Worth Police Officer Matt Pearce received the Star of Texas Award, which honors first responders who have demonstrated remarkable courage and heroism in serving and protecting their communities. The Star of Texas Awards were created by the Texas Legislature in 2003 to honor men and women who have been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. Gov. Greg Abbott presented the award to Officer Pearce. In March, Pearce was shot while in pursuit of a fugitive. Mayor Betsy Price said in a statement: “Officer Matthew Pearce does us the honor of representing our men and women in uniform that protect the citizens of Fort Worth and our great state on a daily basis. We salute each of the Star of Texas awardees and will continue to strongly support these individuals who sacrificially and courageously serve, thereby making it possible for each of us to pursue safe and meaningful lives.”
Turkey Giveaway
In of Thanksgiving, FWPD officers handed out turkeys instead of tickets for minor traffic violations. In an effort to bridge the gap between police and community, 25 turkeys were given away. the Spirit
Thank you for your service to the community Officer Pearce.
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