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Procedural Justice

Through trust and justice, our police officers are enhancing their knowledge of race and bias. This program was formulated by some of the highest regarded academic minds in the country from Yale, Harvard and UCLA as well as law enforcement professionals from several top agencies in the country including NYPD and Chicago PD.

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Professional Standards

View our department's General Orders and our last Annual Use of Force Report

Crime Stats & Performance Metrics

See how we are doing - ranging from crime statistics, our Strategic Plan, and peformance measures, as well as learning about us recently receiving a 'recognized status' with the Texas Police Chief's Association Recognition Program.

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Executive Staff

Learn more about the Chief of Police and his Executive staff, consisting of 3 Assistant Chiefs, 5 Deputy Chiefs, and a Police Assistant Director

Chief of Police Neil Noakes

Chief Neil Noakes has been with the FWPD since 2000. He has served in multiple ranks across the department in areas such as Patrol, DWI, Motors, and Internal Affairs. Prior to being named Chief of Police, he oversaw the South Command as Deputy Chief. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration form Tarleton State University and his master’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Texas Christian University (TCU). He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s 137th Administrative Officers Course and TCU’s inaugural Leadership, Executive and Administrative Development program (L.E.A.D. #1). He also enjoys working with youth engagement programs such as Operation Progress, Read2Win, All Pro Dad and the City of Fort Worth’s Education Initiative.

Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge

Executive Assistant Chief Alldredge began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1999. He has served as an officer, corporal, and sergeant in several units within the Patrol Bureau. His command experience includes assignments as a Patrol Shift lieutenant, CIU/NPO lieutenant, Tactical Operations Division captain, Professional Standards Division captain, and Central Patrol Division captain. His executive experience includes assignments in Tactical Command, North Command, and Operational Command. He currently oversees the department's Finance/Personnel Bureau, consisting of the Training Division, Professional Standards Division, Program Support Division, Communications Division, and Quality Assurance. Executive Assistant Chief Alldredge earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. He is a graduate of the 269th Session of the FBI National Academy, the Caruth Police Institute’s Executive Leadership Course, and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Assistant Chief Julie Swearingin

Assistant Chief Swearingin has been employed with the Fort Worth Police Department since 1995. She holds a Master Peace Officer License and a Police Instructor’s License from TCOLE(Texas Commission on Law Enforcement). She has Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate from the FBI National Academy. During her tenure with the Fort Worth Police Department, assignments include: Patrol, Gang, Training Academy, School Liaison, Detective office, Internal Affairs, Criminal Investigations, Special Victims Section, Chief’s Office, Special Investigation, Tactical Operations and Operational Command. In her tenure with the department she’s received multiple awards and recognition. She is currently the Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau, which includes Tactical Command and Investigative and Support Command.

Assistant Chief David Carabajal

Assistant Chief Carabajal has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2003. He is currently assigned as Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau. As a Detective, he spent time in the Property Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit, the Sex Crimes Unit, and the Major Case Unit. Upon promotion to Sergeant, he worked in the Gang Unit before transferring to the Narcotics Unit, where he spent several years. As a Sergeant, he was credentialed as a task force Officer with the Department of Homeland Security. After a few years at the Sergeant rank, Assistant Chief Carabajal was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, where he was put in command over the Vice and Narcotics Section before spending time in the Special Victims Section. Assistant Chief Carabajal served as the Commander of the North West Division before being promoted to Deputy Chief overseeing Tactical Command. Assistant Chief Carabajal graduated from the Drug Enforcement Agencies, Drug Unit Commander’s Academy in 2017 and is also a graduate of F.B.I. National Academy, Class 285. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University, a Master’s Degree in Public Safety from the University of Virginia, a Master Peace Officer License through the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement, and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler

Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1999. He has served as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant and commander in Patrol. He has also served at various ranks at the Training Division, Gang Unit, Criminal Investigations, Use of Force Oversight, Procedural Justice Unit and Administration. He has completed the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy, earned a TCOLE Master Peace Officer License and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. He oversees the department's Community Alliance Command.

Deputy Chief Mark Barthen

Tactical Command is under the direction of Deputy Chief Mark Barthen, encompassing SWAT, Narcotics, Vice, Intelligence, Gang, Special Operations, and several other units. He began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1999 and has served in multiple units and ranks, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, Fleet Services, Chief of Staff, and West Division Commander before promoting to Deputy Chief in 2022. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University and a Master’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University. He is a graduate of TCU Leadership Executive and Administrative Development (TCU L.E.A.D.) Class #2 and the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy training. As a Fort Worth native, Deputy Chief Barthen is committed to ensuring that he and those he serves proudly represent Fort Worth with honor and integrity while respecting the unique diversity and culture of the city’s citizens and visitors.

Deputy Chief Chad Mahaffey

Deputy Chief G. Chad Mahaffey began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1995. He brings experience as a former Commander for the North Division and Central Division, Captain over Tactical Intelligence Division, XO Captain for South Division, Lieutenant over Forensics and Economic Crimes, and Public Information Sergeant. He also served various roles throughout patrol including District Lieutenant, Sergeant, Field Training Corporal and Neighborhood Patrol Officer. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University, holds a Master Peace Officer License through TCOLE, is a graduate of Caruth Police Institute Executive Leadership Program, as well as other specialized emergency management training. He is currently the Deputy Chief over Investigative and Support which consists of the Criminal Investigations Division, Criminal Investigative Support Division, Forensic Science Division, Warrant & Records Management Division and Property & Evidence Management Division.

Deputy Chief Monica Martin

Deputy Chief Martin leads the South Command Patrol where she oversees the operations of Central Division, South Division, and East Division. She grew up in Overton, a small town in East Texas. She moved to Fort Worth with her mother and stepfather in 1998 and graduated from Eastern Hills High School. In 2005, She joined the Fort Worth Police Department, following in her stepfather's footsteps. She has been with the department for over 17 years and has worked in a variety of capacities, including patrol, background investigations, recruiting, and Court Liaison Supervisor. Martin served as Commander in the East Division, which is where she grew up and still lives before she was promoted to Deputy Chief over the Community Safety Partnership Bureau. One of her greatest assets is her passion for people, community, and building genuine relationships.

Deputy Chief Chris Daniels

Deputy Chief Chris Daniels leads Operational Command which oversees the Training Division, Professional Standards Division, Policy Management, and Fleet. He began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 2005 and has served in various ranks including Crimes Against Children, Major Case, Gang, Hostage Negotiation, Internal Affairs, Public Information Officer, and Chief of Staff. Before he was appointed Deputy Chief over Tactical Command, he was the Commander of the Central Patrol Division. Deputy Chief Daniels holds a bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He has a Master Peace Officer certification and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Deputy Chief Stefanie Ricks

Deputy Chief Stefanie Ricks has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2007. She has served in multiple ranks across the department in areas such as Patrol, Directed Response, Training, Criminal Investigations, and Internal Affairs. She served as the West Division Commander before assuming the role of Deputy Chief for North Command, which includes North Division, Northwest Division, West Division, and the Traffic Division. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University, a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego, and is attending Class 293 at the FBI National Academy. She is a mentor and the department liaison for Operation Progress Fort Worth.

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna currently oversees the department's Personnel/Program Support Command, consisting of the Program Support Division, Employment Services and the Centralized Police Payroll Team.

Assistant Police Director Keith Morris

Assistant Police Director Keith Morris manages the Fiscal Command, which is responsible for Police budgets, purchasing, grants, and asset management. Keith joined the Department in 2018 from the healthcare finance sector with over 15 years experience in non-profit financial management. Since joining the Department, Keith has overseen an expansion of Crime Control and Prevention District funding for community groups that provide afterschool services, victim assistance, youth literacy, gang prevention, and more.

The Fort Worth Way

The Fort Worth Way is many things; the essence of service, the guardian mindset, service with respect, and SO much more


Patrol Commanders


Each Patrol Division has an appointed Commander, an Executive-level position responsible for each one of the six patrol divisions

Central Commander - Robert Stewart

Central Division encompasses a large, diverse area to include the Downtown Business Community, Hospital District, Texas Wesleyan University and many historic neighborhoods immediately surrounding these areas. Included in the boundaries are the major shelters for our homeless population.

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East Commander - Antione Williams

The East Division encompasses portions of Council Districts 4, 8 and the majority of District 5. It stretches from Beach Street to DFW International Airport and is full of history and opportunity, no matter which route you take to get there.

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North Commander - Sean Kenjura

North Division has experienced unprecedented growth during the past 15 years, spanning from Loop 820 to the Texas Motor Speedway. North Division has many of Fort Worth's newest neighborhoods and employment centers.

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Northwest Commander - Randy Molina

Northwest Division is one of the most historic and culturally diverse areas of our city that is experiencing constant growth and positive transformation. From the historic Fort Worth Stockyards to Eagle Mountain Lake this division is rich in tradition and economic growth that has sparked new neighborhoods and businesses in the area.

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South Commander - Andre Smith

The South Division is an area bustling with life, growth, and change. The officers, supervisors, and commanders pride themselves on developing and respecting partnerships with the community.

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West Commander - Amy Heise

The West Division serves a thriving community. The basic boundaries are from the west bank of the Trinity River to Parker County, from Granbury Road to the south, to Jacksboro Highway to the north. Learn more about West Division

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Help Us Solve a Crime

The Fort Worth Police Department has 94 unsolved crimes that the we need your help with! We highlight a few below, and we would love for you to browse all of them.

Clinton Miller, 21 year old black male

Report No: 07038264
Location: 4721 Forbes Ct
Synopsis: On Thursday April 5, 2007, Clinton Miller was shot and killed in the yard of the house located at 4721 Forbes Court. Two suspects fled the scene on foot.

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James McVey, 39 years old

Report No: 94108501
Location: 6201 Dowdell
Synopsis: On February 25, 1994, James McVey was found deceased in the parking lot of a warehouse at 6201 Dowdell. He died as a result of a gunshot wound. His gray Ford pick-up truck was parked nearby. His face had been sprayed with paint, and gang graffiti had been sprayed on his truck.

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Sandra Bush, 21 years old

Report No: 84001949
Location: 4800 Decature RD
Synopsis: Sandra Bush resided with her parents on Cutler St. in Fort Worth. On November 17, 1983, Sandra Bush left her residence in her car. Sandra Bush did not return to her residence. Her relative reported her missing. On November 18, 1983, her 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was found at the bar located at 25th St and Refugio Ave. On January 2, 1984, two males who were hunting found her body in the 4800 block of Decatur Road in Fort Worth. She had been strangled.

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Richard Hutchinson, 32 years old

Report No: 95023794
Location: 3200 Avenue I
Synopsis: On January 14, 1995, Richard Hutchinson and his brother were traveling in a blue pick-up truck in the Poly neighborhood on the east side of Fort Worth. A male ran up to the driver’s side of the truck and fired several times toward the truck, shooting and killing Richard Hutchinson. This murder was believed to have been drug-related.

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Community Camera Program


Residents and businesses across the city can register their privately owned surveillance camera systems

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Most Wanted

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of these fugitives. If you have information or the location of any fugitives featured below PLEASE call Crime Stoppers at: 817-469-TIPS (8477) or WWW.469TIPS.COM.
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Colin Williams, DOB: 02/10/1976





Wanted For: Aggravated Assault, Family Violence
Wanted By: FWPD
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Juan Guzman, DOB: 12/28/1955





Wanted For: Failure to Comply, Sex Offender Registration
Wanted By: FWPD
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Antioneo Rucker, DOB: 07/21/1991





Wanted For: Indecency with Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Camerone McGowan, DOB: 02/22/01





Wanted For: Failure to Comply, Sex Offender Registration
Wanted By: FWPD
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Jason Maldonado, DOB: 04/18/1984





Wanted For: Failure to Comply, Sex Offender Registration
Wanted By: FWPD
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James Rodriquez, DOB: 04/01/76





Wanted For: Failure to Comply, Sex Offender Registration
Wanted By: FWPD
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Cynthia Rubell, DOB: 08/22/1987





Wanted For: Aggravated Robbery
Wanted By: FWPD
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Harvey Sowels, DOB: 08/31/93





Wanted For: Kidnapping
Wanted By: FWPD
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Pascual Villafuerte, DOB: 10/25/94





Wanted For: Continuous Sexual Abuse of Young Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Craig Fuller, DOB: 08/27/1984





Wanted For: Failure to Comply; Sex Offender Registration
Wanted By: FWPD
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CrimeMapping.com


We are pleased to provide CrimeMapping.com to search preliminary crime information for crimes near an address. CrimeMapping.com provides an alert system that will allow residents and business owners to receive email alerts regarding recent incident activity in their desired area.

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