2017 Annual Report Draft

2017 Annual Report Draft

Fort Worth Police Department Annual Report 2017

Creating Leaders...Together, we DO make a difference in the lives and future of our youth!

-Fort Worth Police Athletic League (FWPAL)

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Message from the Chief

It is with great honor to present the Fort Worth Police Department’s 2017 Annual Report. This report summarizes the department’s commitment to make Fort Worth one of the safest cities in the nation. In 2017, the department faced many challenges that were addressed vigorously through hard work and dedication. The department showed that it is committed more than ever to maintaining a transparent, open, and honest organization that has a trusted partnership with the community through internal and external efforts such as reinstating the Chief’s Advisory Board, requiring Procedural Justice and De-escalation training for every officer, creating six Commander positions in the Patrol Bureau, assisting the City of Houston after Hurricane Harvey, acceptance into the Texas Police Chief Association Recognition Program, implementing the FY17-FY21 Strategic Plan, creating a new Mental Health Unit, and engaging with youth across the city. The department worked diligently to continue to build trust and confidence within our diverse city. We hosted community forums in every patrol division to discuss community concerns and reinstated the Chief’s Advisory Board that now meets monthly. The department understands the importance of having open communication and providing information as expeditiously as possible. The department was honored to travel to Houston to assist in the response to the unprecedented destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey. After the hurricane flooded the City of Houston and surrounding areas, Fort Worth police officers assisted Houston PD by answering calls for service in order to provide relief to exhausted Houston officers. Several back-to-school and community events were held this year that focused on providing our local youth with supplies needed to be successful not only in school, but in life. The Fort Worth Police Athletic League (FWPAL) officially opened its first gym and successfully worked with numerous youth. The FWPAL’s vision states that “through athletic programs and community partnerships, to provide guidance and leadership to ensure the safety of our youth, improve their lives, reduce crime and better serve the community by building strong and trusting relationships.” FWPAL hopes to provide more opportunities for youth through other activities in 2018. This report includes more details about these initiatives and updates on other programs including what makes FWPD the third most popular police department Facebook page. It is an honor to work with the dedicated and professional staff within the Fort Worth Police Department. Their dutiful efforts and service are reflected throughout this report. Thank you for your continued support.

In This Issue Department Overview……………………..….3

Patrol Divisions and Beats Map…………………..…...7

Crime Statistics……………………........8

Calls for Service……………..13

Crime Control and Prevention District…..…….15

Operational Updates….......19 Procedural Justice and De-Escalation Training……………………19 Police Chief’s Advisory Board……………………….21 Patrol Division Realignment…..…………23 Accreditation Process……….……………25 Strategic Plan Implementation………..27 New Officers……...……..29 Social Media…….…..…...31

Youth Initiatives………………..........33

Joel F. Fitzgerald, Ph.D Chief of Police

Community Partnerships………………….37

Technology Advancements……………....43

A FWPD Hero……………..…45

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2 COMO Community Center– After School Event

Department Overview

A new vision statement, mission statement, and core values were created in 2016 as part of the process to update the FWPD Five-Year Strategic Plan. Vision The Fort Worth Police Department will be a national leader in law enforcement by maintaining a trusted partnership with the community, employing diverse and highly skilled professionals and implementing an innovative policing model focused on community engagement, crime prevention, advanced training, and problem solving. Mission The Fort Worth Police Department exists to safeguard the lives and property of those we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety through partnering and building trust with the community. Core Values Core values form the framework for our work, and identify the conduct and the character that members of this organization align ourselves with to achieve the mission. The core values of the Fort Worth Police Department form the acronym P.A.N.T.H.E.R.

Honor Code I will respectfully serve the citizens of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Police Department. I will dedicate myself to the protection of life, property, and our public trust. My integrity, character, and courage will be above reproach, and I will accept no less from other members of our department.

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Department Overview

Department Organization

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 Commands that include Divisions, Sections, and Units.

Chief of Police Joel F. Fitzgerald

Support Bureau

Patrol Bureau

Finance/Personnel Bureau

Assistant Chief Edwin Kraus

Assistant Chief Kenneth Dean

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez

FWPD Personnel

As of December 31, the Fort Worth Police Department employed an authorized strength of 1,759 civil service and 459 civilian staff members. The number of authorized civil service positions are separated by rank below. In 2017, there was one officer for every 497 residents in Fort Worth.

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1,253

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Sergeants

Captains

Deputy

Lieutenants

Corporals &

Officers

Commanders

Chiefs

Detectives

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From left to right: Greg Weathers, Michael Shedd, Neil Noakes, Cynthia O’Neil, Pedro Criado, and Joseph Sparrow

Commander Rank Added in 2017 Police Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald added six commander positions to the ranks on November 25, which enables the department to appoint personnel that possess the leadership skills, intellect, experience, and dedication to build and maintain relationships in the community. Commanders are appointed based upon proven measures: prior performance, leadership skills, demonstrated intelligence, and dedication to forging COP relationships. Commanders will transform the organization and service delivery by:

 Focusing on professionalism and organizational excellence

 Emphasizing community engagement and partnerships

 Improving internal communication and mission focus (at the Divisional Level)

 Efficient organizational structure when compared to benchmark cities

 Supporting department’s training strategy by reinforcing and implementing improvements

The six Commanders will oversee each of the Patrol Bureau's six divisions and will have the most influence over the largest number of officers (on average: 180 officers in patrol divisions). This will create a better span of control, management oversight, and accountability. They will improve the development and implementation of divisional training and increase divisional-level professional oversight. Commanders provide additional support at the division level for implementing citywide goals and initiatives that include the City’s fiscal management strategies. The new positions also created promotional opportunities, which included one captain, six lieutenants, six sergeants, and six corporals/detectives.

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2017 Patrol Divisions and Beats Map Fort Worth includes 353 square miles and serves 854,311 residents. Patrol is currently divided into six divisions: Northwest, North, East, South, West, and Central. The six divisions and 90 patrol beats are displayed on the map below. Patrol Divisions and Beats

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Crime Statistics

2017 Crime Statistics Summary The Fort Worth Police Department uses the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to provide a comprehensive and accurate summary of criminal activity in Fort Worth. With NIBRS, FWPD has the capability to generate crime reports that reflect interrelationships within the >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48

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