2021 Annual Report

Annual

Report

2021

Fort Worth Police Department

Contents

Message from the Chief …………………......2

Department Overview ……………………...….3

By the Numbers ………………………………......5

Response to Violent Crime ………....……....7

Crime Control and Prevention District...11

Events and Awards ……………………..........13

Graduations …………………………………….….15

Crime Lab 60th Anniversary …………....….17

Community Initiatives.. ………………….…..19

Youth Initiatives ………..…………………...…21

Facility Updates ………………………….........23

Technology Updates …………………..…..….24

Message from the Chief

I am pleased to present the Fort Worth Police Department 2021 Annual Report. This report highlights our de- partment ’ s efforts to engage and support the community and summarizes our overall commitment to make Fort Worth one of the safest cities in the nation. This year we focused on transparency with the community to continue to build and maintain trust as well as worked on addressing issues that may lead to crime. In 2021, Fort Worth experienced a reduction in the overall crime rate, but some violent crime offenses in- creased including aggravated assaults and murders. The department evaluates and analyzes crime trends on a daily basis to provide the highest level of service. This report includes information about how we are con- tinuing our mission to prevent and solve crime and provides details about various initiatives and updates on police programs that are important to the department and the community. However, this is only part of our story. To see more of what FWPD is doing, visit our website and social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Insta- gram). It is an honor to work with the dedicated and professional staff within the Fort Worth Police Department and serve you each day. On behalf of our officers, professional staff, and volunteers, we look forward to the con- tinued partnerships to provide the best possible service to our residents and community.

Neil Noakes Chief of Police

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Department Overview

FWPD 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 or three Commands that include Divisions, Sections, and Units.

FWPD Personnel

5 Deputy

Chiefs

6 Commanders

Chief of Police Neil Noakes

17 Captains

Patrol Bureau

Finance/Personnel Bureau

Support Bureau

50 Lieutenants

207 Sergeants

Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge

Assistant Chief Julie Swearingin

Assistant Chief Joseph Sparrow

252 Corporals & Detectives

As of December 31, 2021, the Fort Worth Police Department employed an authorized strength of 1,743 civil service and 528 civilian staff members. The number of authorized civil service positions are separated by rank on the left. In 2021, there were 1.9 sworn personnel for every 1,000 residents in Fort Worth.

1,203 Officers

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2021By the Numbers

Citywide Crime Rate 2017 - 2021

Homicide

Increase from 2020 4.3%

Aggravated Assault

7.5%

Overall Crime Rate Decreased 20.2% since 2017

2021 Violent Crime Chief Neil Noakes acknowledged over the last year Fort Worth has seen an increase in some violent crimes in our community. Chief Noakes also acknowledged that we must work together and show those who engage in this type of violent criminal activity that it will not be tolerated. As a community, our primary focus should always be on the safety of our city and the well - being of our community and officers. To accomplish this, it is vital that we partner together to make Fort Worth safe for all. To address the violent crime increase, FWPD is continuing to implement intelligence - led policing tools with >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

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