2020 Annual Report

Department Overview cont.

Neil Noakes Named New Police Chief

Chief Edwin Kraus, a 28 - year veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department, announced his retirement in July 2020. A nationwide search to hire a new chief of police was conducted and six finalists were interviewed after more than 50 candidates applied for the position. Neil Noakes, who has served in the Fort Worth Police Department for more than 20 years, was named police chief by City Manager David Cooke on January 25, 2021. Noakes is an honor graduate of Class 102 of the Fort Worth Police Academy. “ Chief Noakes brings many years of community - based law enforcement experience to the chief ’ s office, and even more important, he brings innovative leadership and a desire for genuine engagement with the residents we serve, ” Cooke said. “ In every position throughout his career, Chief Noakes has focused on community problem -

solving, reducing crime and enhancing justice and equity for all of our residents."

Noakes has a master of science degree in criminal justice and criminology from Texas Christian University and a bachelor degree in criminal justice administration from Tarleton State University. In March 2019, he became deputy chief of the Fort Worth Police Department overseeing North Command in the Patrol Bureau. Other positions with FWPD include commander of the North Patrol Division (2017 - 2019); lieutenant in the Internal Affairs Section (2015 - 2016); sergeant (2012 - 2015); corporal/detective (2008 - 2012); and officer (2000 - 2008).

New Commander in East Patrol Division

Congratulations to Leonard Elgin on his promotion to from Captain to Commander. Commander Elgin was promoted to the position of Commander in July and leads the East Patrol Division. The East Patrol Division is comprised of the George and Henry Districts and stretches from Beach Street to DFW International Airport. Commander Elgin now oversees patrol and community operations.

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