Police Department

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.

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 currently oversees the department's Finance/Personnel Bureau, consisting of the Training Division, Professional Standards Division, Program Support Division, Communications Division, and Quality Assurance.

Assistant Chief Joseph Sparrow

Assistant Chief Sparrow began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1995. His command experience includes Neighborhood Policing District 4, where he was awarded Commander of the Year honors, the Gang section, the School Resource Officer section, the East Community Operations section, Central Division, and North Command. Assistant Chief Sparrow has earned both a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a graduate of class 272 of the FBI National Academy. He is currently the Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau, which includes Tactical Command and Investigative and Support Command.

Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge

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 Patrol Bureau. 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.

Deputy Chief Ty Hadsell

Deputy Chief Hadsell joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1994. His has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout his career. He currently oversees the department's Tactical Command, consisting of the Tactical Operations Division, Tactical Investigations Division, Tactical Intelligence Division, and Fleet Services.

Deputy Chief Renee Kamper

Deputy Chief Kamper joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991 and has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout her career. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University, is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute, and the F.B.I. National Academy. She currently oversees the department's Investigative & Support Command.

Deputy Chief Michael Shedd

A veteran of the United States Army, Deputy Chief Michael Shedd started his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1995. He earned his BA in Chemistry and Russian from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. Deputy Chief Shedd is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute, the FBI-National Academy and holds a Master Peace Officers license. He currently oversees the department's Operational Command, consisting of the Training Division, Communications Division, and Professional Standards Division.

Deputy Chief Pedro "Kiki" Criado

Deputy Chief Pedro “Kiki” Criado is a 28-year veteran and is the new Deputy Chief of North Command where he oversees the operations of North Division, Northwest Division, West Division and Traffic Division. He brings experience as former Commander for the Northwest Division, and has served as a District Lieutenant, Patrol Sergeant, SWAT Sergeant, Internal Affairs Sergeant, Public Information Sergeant, Investigator for the Crimes Against Children Unit, Field Training Cpl., Neighborhood Patrol Officer and Patrol Officer. Born and raised in Fort Worth, the son of immigrants, Deputy Chief Criado understands and values the needs of both the Fort Worth communities he serves and the officers under his command. Deputy Chief Criado attended local Forth Worth schools graduating as Valedictorian from Diamond Hill Jarvis High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Arts and Science from Midwestern State University. He holds a Master Peace Officer License through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, graduate of the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy training, and a graduate of the City of Fort Worth’s Successful Supervision Training. Deputy Chief Criado is a humble, God-fearing servant leader that chooses to serve and live his life for others. In an ever-evolving city and police department, Deputy Chief Criado embraces new challenges and change. It is his goal to lead in an environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding, reflective of the professional standards expected from those he serves.

Deputy Chief Paula Fimbres

Deputy Chief Paula Fimbres has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2001. She holds a Master Peace Officer License and a Police Instructor’s License through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. She has completed the Leadership Trilogy training through FBI-LEEDA and the Women’s Leadership Institution through the International Association of Chiefs of Police. She has also earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. Throughout her career, she has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and commander in several different units. She currently oversees the daily operations in the South, East and Central Patrol Divisions and the Community Outreach Division.

Assistant Police Director Christianne Simmons

A Fort Worth native, Christianne Simmons has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2015. She currently oversees Fiscal Command, which consists of the Budget, Finance, Grants and Procurement and Contracts teams that create and manage the financial workflow of the department’s multimillion dollar budget. She has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of North Texas as well as a BA in Legal Studies and a BS in Marketing from Texas Woman’s University. She is an inaugural board member of the City of Fort Worth Young Professionals.

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna

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

Central Commander - Amy Ladd

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 - Leonard Elgin

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 - Chad Mahaffey

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 - David Carabajal

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 - Greg Weathers

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 - Mark Barthen

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.

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Margaret Maxwell, 27 years old

Report No: 80416182
Location: 500 SPUR 280
Synopsis: On December 11, 1980, Margaret Maxwell was found deceased in a ravine that runs parallel to Spur 280, near downtown. It was later determined that she had been strangled.

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Julie Fuller, 11 years old

Report No: 83254209
Location: 200 Handley-Ederville Rd
Synopsis: On June 27, 1983, Julie Fuller was staying with her parents at a motel in the city of Arlington. Julie left the room to take some trash to a dumpster. She did not return to the room. The following day, the body of Julie Fuller was found in a ditch at 200 Handley-Ederville Road in Fort Worth. She had been strangled. Julie Fuller and her parents had recently arrived in the United States from England.

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Gloria “Lillie” Hefele, 40 years old

Report No: 80064819
Location: 3900 Samson Park
Synopsis: Gloria Hefele lived with her husband in Waco, Texas. She left her residence on May 14, 1980, to go to a friend’s house in Fort Worth. Gloria Hefele was found deceased in Buck-Samson Park. She died as a result of a gunshot wound.

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Marilyn Hartman, 29 years old

Report No: 84419922
Location: 20700 Sunday Place
Synopsis: On October 19, 1984, some of Marilyn Hartmann’s friends went to her house to visit her. They found Marilyn Hartmann deceased in the house. She had been strangled. She was a teacher at Stripling Middle School.

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Lauren Ervin

F/W DOB:9/28/1983
Hgt: 5’06” / Wgt: 200
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BLU
Last Known Address: 3401 FM 1191 N, German
Wanted For: Fraud
Wanted By: FWPD
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Allicia Allen

F/B DOB:10/18/1972
Hgt: 5’08” / Wgt: 127
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 3103 Prairie Ave
Wanted For: Assault Bodily Injury
Wanted By: FWPD
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Jorge Salinas

M/W DOB:1/21/1989
Hgt: 5’06” / Wgt: 140
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 11017 Adiana Ln, Crowley
Wanted For: Assault BI, Family Violence; Interfere w/ Emergency Call
Wanted By: FWPD
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Fredrick Lee

M/W DOB:11/2/1976
Hgt: 5’09" / Wgt: 160
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 4672 Prewett Rd
Wanted For: Indecent Assault
Wanted By: FWPD
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Exael Brena

M/W DOB:10/9/1996
Hgt: 5’05” / Wgt: 175
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 3719 Legendary Ln, Dallas
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault, Deadly Weapon
Wanted By: FWPD
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Michelle Sanchez

F/W DOB:9/8/1989
Hgt: 5’00” / Wgt: 120
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2501 Capri Dr
Wanted For: Stalking
Wanted By: FWPD
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Jerad Jones

M/W DOB:10/18/1975
Hgt: 5’08” / Wgt: 170
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BLU
Last Known Address: 3817 Ohio Garden Rd
Wanted For: Assault Bodily Injury, Family Violence
Wanted By: FWPD
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Ariel Torres

M/W DOB:4/5/1966
Hgt: 5’06” / Wgt: 140
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2606 Rosen Ave
Wanted For: Assault Bodily Injury, Family Violence
Wanted By: FWPD
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Deshawn Brown-Mills

M/B DOB:5/27/2001
Hgt: 5’10” / Wgt: 150
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 301 Kenchester Way
Wanted For: Assault Bodily Injury, Family Violence Strangulation
Wanted By: FWPD
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Austin Greenlee

M/B DOB:10/28/1989
Hgt: 5’08” / Wgt: 150
Hair: BRO / Eyes: HAZ
Last Known Address: 5201 Goodman
Wanted For: Assault of a Pregnant Person
Wanted By: FWPD
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