Operational Updates
Chief’s Advisory Board The Police Chief's Advisory Board (CAB) was re-established in 2017 under the direction of Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald. The board was created to act as a community resource for the Chief in the formation of strategies, development of community policing concepts, and increasing public awareness. The Chief's Advisory Board is not a review board of specific police actions, whether internal or external, but a forum for discussions concerning community concerns and leveraging the experience of persons outside of policing to benefit the department and the community. The primary purpose of the Chief's Advisory Board is to provide a forum with key stakeholders regarding law enforcement policies within the community and is comprised of a diverse cross-section of community leaders representative of Fort Worth. The imagination of all members drives the board and reflects holistic views that serve as catalysts for the integration of community viewpoints into police department planning/strategies. The rotating membership of the board consists of at least 40 prominent citizens from throughout the community (34 adults and 6 high school students) who represent a range of interests and experiences. Members are from diverse backgrounds, including business, education, non-profits, public relations, faith community, the political arena, and more.
Chief’s Advisory Board Procedural Justice Presentation
Policy Advisory Committee The committee is comprised of 13 members that represent different assignments in the department and viewpoints from the community. The responsibilities of the Policy Advisory Committee are to consider any policy that has direct influence on the police department’s service to the community and to provide recommendations to the Chief of Police regarding: 1. The need for development of a specific policy not already addressed in the department’s General Orders. 2. Revisions to a current policy that has a direct influence on the police department’s service to the community. 3. Elimination or cancellation of a current policy that has a direct influence on the police department’s service to the community. Several meetings were held in 2017 to discuss policies as they relate to officer procedures and training. Citizen representatives were provided presentations on the use of Tasers. These discussions helped update the use of force policy that went into effect in January 2018.
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