QUARTERLY IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS
Community engagement is working with stakeholders to collaborate and build trusting relationships, to reduce crime, and improve the health of the community. Every employee must understand and commit to work beyond the norms of traditional law enforcement. Goals and action items for this strategic direction are below.
A CCOMPLISHMENT H IGHLIGHTS
1. Promote positive interactions with the public during every contact with a great attitude, positivity, and guardian mentality. • Police Athletic League (PAL) hosted the 1st FWPD Outdoor Adventure camping event. (FY18) • Crime Prevention Specialists returned to patrol divisions throughout the City to increase crime awareness and attend events. (FY18) • Face-to-face interactions increased due to the implementation of new initiatives such as Co ee with Cops, expanding the KidID program, and Auto Etching. (FY18) • Six School Resource O cers partnered with the Clayton YES! program to serve as student mentors. (FY18) 2. Improve external communication. • Patrol Division newsletters are provided each quarter and are available on the FWPD website. (FY18) • Public Relations O ce utilizes
3. Enhance community partnerships. • Personnel from all divisions and ranks attended community events including Bike Rodeos, Fall Festivals, National Night Out events, Convoy of Hope, Trunk or Treat, and the Mayor’s Spooky Bike Ride. (FY18) • Continued to implement Community Camera Program for residents and business owners to collaborate with the Fort Worth Police Department. (FY18) 4. Increase the number of volunteers involved in Fort Worth Police Department programs. • Teen Youth Academy increased participation by 40 members. (FY18) • 648 active Citizens on Patrol members this quarter. (FY18) • CERT program accepting applications for a Teen Academy planned for summer 2018. 5. Continue to research innovative, community oriented programs to engage the public. • Predictive Crime Analytics webinar scheduled for February 2018. • Partnered with high schools in East Division using the new Pathway To Justice federal grant. (FY18) • Ash Crescent in Central Division designated as the next area to receive cameras. (FY18)
numerous communication platforms to engage the public including Facebook, YouTube, and community forums. (FY18)
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