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.
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 FY2015 was $68,374,777.
FY2015 CCPD Funding Allocation
Total Budget = $68,374,777
Enhanced Enforcement
Recruitment and Training
Equipment, Technology, and Infrastructure
Neighborhood Crime Prevention
Partners with a Shared Mission
$18,810,326
$3,956,726
$29,121,099
$11,878,456
$4,608,172
New Police Heliport—Funded by the Crime Control and Prevention District
The new Heliport, funded by the Crime Control and Prevention Dis- trict, is located at Meacham International Airport and has the ability to house multiple air crafts. It replaces a dilapidated facility located at 1400 Nixon St. that was opened in 1973 and had many structural integrity issues. The new Heliport represents a major advancement for Police Air Operations in our City from a facility modernization and efficiency improvement.
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