Message from the Chief
On behalf of the dedicated members of the Fort Worth Police Department, I am proud to present to you the 2015 Annual Report. This report is a reflection of the department’s hard work and commitment to make Fort Worth one of the safest cities in the nation and showcases the progress we have made in making Fort Worth a great place to work, play, and live. On October 20, 2015 I was privileged to be sworn in as the Chief of Police of Fort Worth. By accepting this honor, I hope to bring changes and focus on community-oriented policing to provide the best service and continue to improve relationships within our community. In March 2015, it was announced that Fort Worth was chosen as one of six pilot sites for the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice, a groundbreaking study with the Department of Justice. The aim of this study is to build trust between communities and their local law enforcement. This partnership will help strengthen the relationship between our department and the citizens we serve. The Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex was formally opened in September 2015 to serve as the joint headquarters of the Fort Worth Police and Fire Departments. This state-of-the-art facility which consists of 500,000 square feet of indoor training space was built to replace aging facilities and help meet the demands of the city’s public safety departments. It is an honor to work with dedicated and professional staff within the Fort Worth Police Department. Their dutiful efforts and service are reflected throughout this report. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Joel F. Fitzgerald
Chief of Police
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