Department Initiatives
Sgt. Billy Randolph South Division Renaming On January 28, FWPD held a ceremony to rename the South Division Headquarters to the “ Billy Randolph South Patrol Division Headquarters ” in honor of Sgt. Billy Randolph, who was killed in 2024 by a drunk driver while working the scene of a crash. We greatly appreciate all who attended and showed their support for this tribute to his life, service, and sacrifice!
Newest K-9 Addition Receives Badge
Promotions announced in February 2026 included Stefanie Ricks to Assistant Chief over the Patrol Bureau, Sean Kenjura to Deputy Chief over North Command, and Christopher Gorrie to Commander over North Division. Congratulations and all the best in your new roles! FWPD Promotions K-9 Copper, an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 who recently joined the police force to assist with child exploitation cases, received his badge on March 20. A former foster pup, Copper is one of just a few dogs in Texas trained to sniff out hidden electronic devices that store illicit material. Congratulations and welcome, Copper!
FWPD Class 160 Graduation
On February 20, FWPD hosted a graduation ceremony for Class 160. The class added 30 officers to the force. Welcome to FWPD!
FWPD hosted and attended multiple community events during the past quarter, as well as partnered with community leaders and businesses to provide residents with opportunities to gather together. Officers shared what it ’ s like to be a Fort Worth police officer at Ignite Elementary School ’ s Career Day, picked up litter at Cowtown Great American Cleanup in Carver Heights, and provided service with a smile at Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks. Community Events
Elementary School Career Day at Ignite Elementary
Cowtown Great American Litter Cleanup in Carver Heights
Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks
2026 1st Quarter Crime Report
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