April is National Child Abuse Prevention month to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaborative effort can assist in protecting children and strengthen families. In conjunction with National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Fort Worth Police Department partnered with Christ ’ s Haven for Children to install pinwheels in honor of the 459 victims of child abuse every month in Tarrant County. National Child Abuse Prevention Month Department Initiatives The department initiated a department - wide campaign for the redesign of our recruitment vehicle. The purpose of the campaign was to provide department employees with an opportunity to contribute their ideas and creativity towards the development of the department ’ s brand. On April 25, 2023, Police Communications Supervisor Joshua Adams was announced as the winner and Police Photographer Raymond Cervantes was runner up. The winning design has been successfully implemented on our recruitment vehicle. Recruitment Vehicle Wrap Contest Winner Shop Talk Block Party On April 15, 2023, Fort Worth Police Department partnered with One Community USA and Faded Blue Lounge for a Shop Talk Block Party. Shop Talk Block Parties occur in barbershops and salons with the intent of meeting members of the com- munity to build relationships with people departments could not reach through traditional means. Attendees were able to play video games in a mobile video game trailer, eat pizza, get information on how to prevent crime, and meet Fort Worth Police Officers.
Communities Unite Basketball Tournament On May 6, 2023, Fort Worth Police Department, Fort Worth Police Athletic League and LVTRise hosted a youth basketball tournament at Paschal High School and Como Community Center. The youth participants were from HOPE Farm, Inc. Fun was had by all.
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