2024 Annual Report Fort Worth Police Department
Table of Contents 1. Message from the Chief ………...……………...………….…………...3 2. FWPD Organization.... …………………….…………………………....4 3. New South Patrol Facility.... …………………….…………………....5 4. 2024 Statistics.... ………………………..............……………………….6 5. Crime Control and Prevention District.............. ……………….7 6. A Year in Review ………..……………………………………….....…….8 7. A Tribute to Chief Neil Noakes ……………..……………...……..15 8. Innovative Technology...................... …………………….………….16 9. Rest in Peace........................ …………………………………………….17
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Message from the Chief
Greetings Fort Worth Community and Police family. After much consideration, thought, and prayer, I have made the decision to retire from the Fort Worth Police Department effective May 2025. Throughout my 25 years of service, I am honored to say I have worked with amazing people who strive to make a positive difference everyday. I have also enjoyed working with an incredibly supportive Mayor, Council, and City Manager ’ s Office. As I look back at the past four years as your Chief, it is remarkable to see how much we have accomplished and I am proud to say that as a department we accomplished a great deal together in 2024. My vision for this department has continued to focus on these three pillars: Safety, Wellness, and Resiliency. These pillars are indicative of our commitment to the community and to our officers. We are proud to present the Fort Worth Police Department ’ s annual report for the year 2024. Thank you for your continued dedication and unwavering support. To see more of what FWPD is doing, visit our website and social media pages (Facebook, X, and Instagram).
Neil Noakes
Chief of Police
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FWPD Organization
FWPD Personnel
FWPD Personnel
The FWPD organization is led by the Chief of Police and consists of the following three bureaus: Patrol, Support, and Finance/Personnel. Each bureau is managed by an Assistant Chief and consists of two or three Commands that include Divisions, Sections, and Units.
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Lieutenants
Deputy Chiefs
Chief of Police Neil Noakes
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Finance/Personnel Bureau
Sergeants
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Commanders
Support Bureau
Patrol Bureau
262
Corporals & Detectives
Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge
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Captains
Assistant Chief David Carabajal
Assistant Chief Julie Swearingin
As of December 31, 2024, the Fort Worth Police Department employed an authorized strength of 1,896 civil service and 574 civilian staff members. The number of authorized civil service positions are separated by rank as shown on the left side of this page. In 2024, there was 1.9 sworn personnel for every 1,000 residents in Fort Worth.
1,336 Officers
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New South Patrol Facility and
Public Art Installation
The Fort Worth Police Department held a grand opening for the new South Patrol Division, located at 3501 W. Risinger Rd., on July 29. Mayor Mattie Parker and Councilmembers attended the event to help cut the ribbon on the new facility. The $20 million - dollar project was funded by the 2018 Bond and the Crime Control and Prevention District, designed by Callahan and Freeman Architects and constructed by CORE Construction. The building ’ s design incorporates a welcoming entry plaza and lobby, a prominent community room, roll call room, and office space. The grand opening also included the dedication of Gordon Huether ’ s Public Art Installation. The artwork seeks to evoke ideas of clarity, transparency, awareness, and reflection that are essential to effective community policing. The mirrored - finished stainless steel sphere is a timeless representation of the entire Fort Worth community and the people who serve it. 5
2024 Statistics
77 Homicides 12.5% Decrease from 2023 3,294 Aggravated Assaults 4.3% Decrease from 2023 3,387 Burglaries 3.9% Decrease from 2023 734 Robberies 1.8% Increase from 2023
1,186,763 Total Calls
388,832 Non - Emergency (non - 911) Calls Officers respond to some calls to the non - emergency phone number
269,318 Calls Officers Responded To
250,224 Self - Initiated Calls
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Click here to view the 2024 4 th Quarter Crime Report
Crime Control and
Prevention District
The Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) provides revenue from a ½ - cent sales tax dedicated to funding programs aimed at reducing and preventing crime in Fort Worth. The district was established in 1995 following high crime rates that occurred in the late 1980s. On July 15, 2020, Fort Worth residents voted to continue the CCPD for ten years. The Partners with a Shared Mission—Emerging Partners Program provides agencies the opportunity to apply for the following grants: 1) Development Grants and 2) Program Grants. The grants help eligible agencies with planning and strategic development that improves their agency and/or delivers programming that improves the community.
Magnolia Bike Team
Below are programs funded by the CCPD.
Enhanced Response Central and West Bike Units, School Resource Unit, Mounted Patrol, Community Facility Policing Program, Special Events, Stockyards Overtime Detail, Violent Crime Response, Crossing Guards Neighborhood Crime Prevention Community Alliance Program, Crime Prevention Unit, Graffiti Abatement, Domestic Violence Assistance, Crisis Intervention Team, Homeless Outreach Program Enforcement (H.O.P.E.) Team, CODE Blue, Community Information Program, Neighborhood Patrol Officers, Storefronts, Patrol Support, Civilian Response Unit, Police Storefronts Partners with a Shared Mission After School Programs, Gang Intervention, Victim Services Program, Emerging Partners Program, Recruitment and Training Cadet Program, Recruitment Program, Police Training Equipment, Technology, and Infrastructure Officer Safety Equipment, Crime Lab Equipment, Technology Infrastructure, Vehicle and Motorcycle Replacement, Cameras, Jail Cost Allocation, Mobile Data Computers
National Night Out
Code Blue Volunteers
For more CCPD information, visit our website: https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/ccpd
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A Year in Review
These stories only highlight some of the amazing things FWPD was a part of in 2024. For more stories, visit FWPD ’ s Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts.
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January
February
Dr. Phil Show, Fort
Martin Luther King
Worth Studio
Parade
FWPD executive staff and PRO team members attended the first Dr. Phil Merit Street Media primetime show, on January 22 and presented Dr. Phil a Brotherhood for the Fallen plaque. Click the picture below to see the presentation and Dr. Phil ’ s humbled response.
FWPD was honored to be involved in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in downtown Fort Worth. Due to a winter weather event, the parade was rescheduled to February 19, which turned out to be a beautiful day to celebrate! Click the picture above to see even more pictures posted on Facebook.
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April
March
Spanish Citizens on
Hero Chairs
Patrol Class
Saving a Hero ’ s Place crafted and presented chairs honoring the legacies of fallen officers, Corporal Garrett Hull and Officer Dwayne Freeto. These chairs serve as tributes to their dedication and sacrifice. Click the picture below to see a video highlighting the construction and presentation of the chairs.
Congratulations to the April 23, 2024 graduates of the Spanish Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy (CPA) is a 13 - week program that provides an in - depth look at the Fort Worth Police Department. Participants gain firsthand knowledge of various aspects of police work, from training and operations to criminal investigations, and explore the inner workings of other city departments. Click on the picture to find out more about this program. 10
May
June
Coffee with a Cop
Code Blue Golf
Charity Golf Outings, Inc. hosted the 30th Annual Code Blue Golf Tournament on May 13. The event offered free breakfast, snacks and lunch, door prizes, hole contest prizes, raffles, ‘ swag bag ’, and a great golfing experience at Pecan Valley Golf Course – The River Course. Click on the photo below to see more pictures uploaded by participants of this event.
Community members met with East Division Neighborhood Patrol Officers to ask questions and get to know their neighborhood police officers. Click on the above photo to see more pictures from this event.
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July
August
Mounted Patrol
Back to School Events
Stockyard Herd
Meet the heroes on hooves! The FWPD Mounted Patrol is dedicated to keeping #FortWorthSafe with its stunning horses and skilled officers. From downtown patrols to community events, like joining in on the Stockyard Herd, these four - legged friends are always making a positive impact. Say hi when you see them around! For more information, click on the picture below.
FWPD hosted several back to school events and attended FWISD schools during the first week of class to help students get ready for the start of the school year! Click the picture to see more on Facebook.
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September
October
National Night Out
Special Olympics
FWPD attended the Unified Bocce Tournament at M.G. Ellis Elementary School which hosted teams of young adults with intellectual disabilities and adults who are neuroatypical. The ultimate goal was to create opportunities for the school's Transition students, ages 18 - 22, to interact with adults from within the district, our police department, and our incredible Fort Worth community. Click the picture for more photos of the event.
National Night Out is an annual community - building campaign that promotes police - community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. FWPD, City Council, and Neighborhood Associations participated in the 40th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, October 1. Click the photo above for more pictures from across the City.
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November
December
FWPD Blue Elves
Turkey Giveaways
FWPD and community partners, Metro Ministries, Fiesta Miller and K104, worked together to hand out more than 2,000 turkeys throughout November 2024 at multiple event locations including traffic stops, Carter Park Elementary, Rosedale Park, and Dunbar High School.
The Blue Elves were at it again this year bringing Christmas cheer with multiple toy drives, gas card donations, and shopping sprees. Click the picture to see the Fort Worth Police Department, along with Walmart Fort Worth - McCart Ave employees, surprise some shoppers by spreading a little Christmas Cheer!
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Thank you Chief Neil Noakes for your 25 years of dedication to the City of Fort Worth!
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Innovative Technology
2024 Technology Advancement
FWPD strives to research and implement technology in order to improve public safety and operational efficiency through strategic technology implementation, data management, and ethical considerations, while ensuring compliance with regulations and respecting civil liberties. In 2024, the Technology Services Team implemented the following:
1. Upgraded classroom projectors at the Police Training Academy
2. Added and expanded Milestone redundancy, which involves implementing failover mechanisms and redundant systems to ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime if a primary computer server or component fails 3. Ensured the new South Division facility was equipped with state of the art technology
4. Upgraded Axon interview room software
Thank you Technology Services Team for your continued support and dedication to the department.
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A Hero Remembered … Never Dies Rest in Peace Sergeant Billy Randolph End of Watch August 12, 2024
Sgt. Billy Randolph, #2797 was tragically killed on August 12, 2024 while working a vehicle crash scene. Sgt. Randolph served the community with the Fort Worth Police Department for 29 years, last assigned to South Patrol. He was a father, husband, brother, son, and friend. Sgt. Randolph, and all our fallen heroes, will forever remain in our hearts. Click on the picture to see a video of Sgt. Billy Randolph ’ s Memorial Procession.
"Go forth. Conquer. Stay Safe. Take care of each other."
- Sgt. Billy Randolph, Jr., Fort Worth Police
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BUILDING for the FUTURE
To Better SERVE and PROTECT
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