Goal 4: Increase the number of volunteers involved in Fort Worth Police Department programs.

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4.1-C Recruit 5% more Code Blue Program volunteers annually.

Numerous telephone contacts made with citizen volunteers by the divisional COP coordinators.  Another monthly newsletter published with substantial information on ongoing activities and participation  Fuel reimbursement cards distributed after resuming patrolling by COP's.

Fuel reimbursement cards distributed and continuing telephone contact with citizen volunteers.  Patrolling by individual members resumed with about 50% participation under virus restrictions / guidelines.

Conducted virtual citizen volunteer meetings in West, Central and South Divisions.  Attended by Commanders and NPO's to discuss topics with citizens.
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    4.2-C Implement Citizens on Patrol Strategic Plan within five years.

    Continuing to work on and implement Strategic Plan.

    Continuing to work on and implement Strategic Plan.

    Continuing to work on and implement Strategic Plan.
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    4.3-C Increase number of active Citizens on Patrol members to 850.

    New carpet installed in auditorium.  Webex application imported and installed for on-line classes.

    Held first two Citizens Police Academy classes in virtual on-line format.  Hosted from Calvert location.

    Continued weekly classes for the Citizens Police Academy with speakers from various units.
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    4.4-C Seek CODE Blue volunteers in high schools and colleges to encourage more interest from all age groups.

    Existing plans interrupted due to start of school being postponed (until Aug 8 as of end of July) 

    Open enrollment for FWPD Explorers conducted in FWISD high schools.

    FWPD Explorers conducted small group training.  Also assisted in graffiti cleanup with FTW Parks & Rec Dept.
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    4.5-C Create annual incentives for volunteers by FY18.

    Citizen volunteer survey created and completed with approximately 200 responses.

    Citizen volunteers participated in scenario-based training for FWPD Academy recruits at Felix location.

    Held virtual monthly meeting with COP coordinators via Webex. 
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    4.6-C Increase membership by 5% in the Code Blue Program for Spanish speaking residents.

    Code Blue newsletter published with inclusion of comments and information from citizen volunteers.

    Spanish CPA volunteers participated in a backpack and school supplies giveaway at LaGran Plaza.    

    Coordinator made individual contact by phone with some participants to check on them during virus restrictions.
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