Department Initiatives—Community
The Fort Worth Police Department is fortunate to have numerous volunteers, partnerships, and support from throughout the community. Our daily operations would not be possible without the dedication of residents who participate in various FWPD programs including Citizens on Patrol, Code Blue, Code Blue in the Schools, Ministers Against Crime, Community Emergency Response Team, Clergy and Police Alliance to name a few. We would like to thank everyone who dedicate their time and service to FWPD and the commu- nity. Below are a few key volunteer and community events that occurred in 2015.
Citizens on Patrol Appreciation
An appreciation luncheon was held in March for Citizens on Patrol volunteers and their spouses. The annual lunch at Will Rogers Memorial Center is an opportunity to give thanks to the hundreds of volunteers that assist the Police Department with pa- trolling Fort Worth’s neighborhoods, schools, and other areas of the community. The theme of the 2015 luncheon was Fiesta.
Northside High School Care Closet Unveiled
The FWPD and Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) cele- brated the grand opening of the third care closet at Northside High School. Two other care closets began operating at Arlington Heights and Eastern Hills high schools in 2013. The Care Closets offer free, basic necessities, including clothing, toiletries, and school supplies, to homeless and underprivileged students.
City Launches OneAddress Search one address, find everything. The City launched OneAddress November of 2015, a tool that aims to make government data freely and publicly available for anyone to use. This enhancement of the city’s open data program is expected to increase transparency and accountabil- ity; boost resident engagement; and spur economic development. All of this data can be accessed at oneaddress.fortworthtexas.gov.
FWPD social media breaks 170,00 followers Followers on FWPD social media sites increased significantly in 2015 with more than 107,000 followers on Facebook and more than 63,000 on Twitter. Follow FWPD on these social media sites for the latest news and events. @fortworthpd
To learn more about FWPD volunteer programs and how to get involved, please visit: http://www.fortworthpd.com/get-involved/Default.aspx
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