FWPD

Central - Work with the Property Management Department to identify a suitable location for the Central Patrol Division to consolidate two facilities into one facility.

Researching a suitable location for Central Division is ongoing.

Researching a suitable location for Central Division is ongoing. This will likely be accomplished through the master City plan of consolidating resources downtown into a new larger facility for all City departments.

Patrol Deputy Chief

Central Division (G)

Funding Needed

Central - Create a dedicated police Homeless Reaction Team comprised of seven officers and one sergeant in FY19 that are properly trained in dealing with all homeless related issues.

We have the Homeless Liaison, the Shelter District NPO, and two other officers who are not subject to call to work the area. We now have added a Sergeant and Corporal to expand this program. Additionally, Lieutenant Ladd, who helps to oversee this program, works with community partners and attends meetings. The Crisis Intervention Team works under this same chain of command, but has citywide responsibility.

Commander

Central Division (G)

Funding Needed

Central - Provide additional problem solving solutions to the homeless population. NPOs and beat officers shall establish relationships with businesses/organizations and combine resources to address this issue. NPOs are required to keep stats on how many receive jobs and housing on a monthly basis. NPOs and beat officers shall coordinate one area of clean up per week used for homeless camps.

The Near East Neighborhood Association includes business workers from various groups in the Shelter District Area (Presbyterian Night Shelter, True Worth, Union Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, etc.) We also have two officers not subject to call to the Shelter area and they are to coordinate with Shelter District Security. We work with outreach groups who provide housing for homeless individuals. About 20 have been helped in conjunction with working with outreach workers. Downtown Fort Worth Inc. operates an Ambassador's Program downtown to provide assistance to citizens and to help point homeless individuals to the resources.

Division Lieutenant

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Expand the Central Bike Unit by ten officers and one sergeant in FY20 to address city growth and visitors to the downtown area.

Working towards the 2020 budget year.

Working towards the 2020 budget year, but this has not been made a priority through Matrix Consulting recommendations.

Commander

Central Division (G)

Funding Needed

Central - Decrease Downtown panhandling complaints by 10% through education of tourists, citizens, and enforcement details. NPOs shall conduct one enforcement detail per month in affected areas and document them in monthly reports.

Central Division NPO's and Bikes conduct weekly details and other daily details as needed to address various issues in the division. Central division Baker NPOs have conducted panhandling details on a constant basis. Downtown Bikes is focusing on issues near the Library, at parking garages, and other areas in order to reduce panhandling complaints. NPOs and Bikes self initiate the calls for panhandling, so the numbers don't reflect citizen complaints only.

Central Division NPO's and Bikes conduct weekly details and other daily details as needed to address various issues in the division. Central division Baker NPOs have conducted panhandling details on a constant basis. Downtown Bikes is focusing on issues near the Library, at parking garages, and other areas in order to reduce panhandling complaints.

Commander

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Solicit employee (sworn and civilian) and community input in creative ways to address ongoing crime problems by establishing and facilitating focus groups four times per year with employees and community members.

Central Division had 4 meetings with command (lieutenants and captain on September 4, 11, 18, and 25) and 4 other crime meetings with NPOs, property crime officers, burglary detectives, SRT, the crime prevention specialist, and the crime analyst (September 4, 11, 18, and 25). We had a Downtown Security Group Meeting with all our downtown security partners (September 19).

Central Division had 5 meetings with command (lieutenants and captain on October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 and 5 other crime meetings with NPOs, property crime officers, burglary detectives, SRT, the crime prevention specialist, and the crime analyst on October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. We had a Downtown Security Group Meeting with all our downtown security partners (October 17.).

Central Division had 4 meetings with command (lieutenants and captain) on November 6, 13, 20, and 27 and 4 other crime meetings with NPOs, property crime officers, burglary detectives, SRT, the crime prevention specialist, and the crime analyst on November 6, 13, 20, and 27. We had a Downtown Security Group Meeting with all of our downtown security partners (November 21).

Commander

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Address neighborhood quality of life issues proactively by identifying neighborhoods that require mowing, alley way clearance, bulk trash pick-up, sealing and condemnation of dilapidated homes.

NPOs patrol their areas and look for quality of life issues every week and report them to Code Compliance. In addition, they handle complaints from citizens. NPOs coordinate with Code to clean up homeless camps. PD, Code and other community leaders. NPOs have completed numerous panhandler details, several homeless camp cleanups, and officers completed several prostitution details with Vice, and worked with Narcotics in various areas.

NPOs patrol their areas and look for quality of life issue every week and report them to Code Compliance. In addition, they handle complaints from citizens. NPOs coordinate with Code to clean up homeless camps. PD, Code and other community leaders. NPOs have completed numerous panhandler details, serveral homeless camp cleanups, and SRT completed several prostitution details with Vice, and worked with Narcotics in various areas. The Ash Crescent Neighborhood, which is a Neighborhood Improvement Strategy area, has had remarkable inprovement in this area.

NPOs patrol their areas and look for quality of life issues every week and report them to Code Compliance. In addition, they handle complaints from citizens. NPOs coordinate with Code to clean up homeless camps. PD, Code and other community leaderswork together to be proactive in this area. NPOs have completed numerous panhandler details, serveral homeless camp cleanups, and worked with Narcotics in various areas. The Ash Crescent Neighborhood, which is a Neighborhood Improvement Strategy area, has had remarkable inprovement in this area.

Commander

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Develop a Crime Action Plan (CAP) committee to meet monthly consisting of supervisory and officer-level representatives from each shift (and NPOs).

Greenway NA Meeting, 2nd Tues of each month; Samuels Ave NA, last Monday of each month; Carter Riverside NA Meeting, 2nd Thursday of each month; Scenic Bluff NA 3rd Thursday of each month; United Riverside NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month, Garden of Eden NA, 1st Tuesday of each month; Trinity Terrace, 1st Tuesday of each month; Downtown Security Group, 3rd Thursday of each month; Mistletoe Heights, once a quarter; Cooks Hospital, quarterly; Penn Place/Hanratty, Last Wednesday of each month; Historic Southside NA, 2nd Monday of each month; NESNA, 3rd Wednesday of each month; Ryan Place NA, 3rd Monday of each month; Fairmont Association, 4th Tuesday of each month; Hemphill Task Force, 1st Thursday of each month; South Hemphill Heights NA, last Tuesday of each month; Fairmont/Ryan Place CPOs, 3rd Monday of each month; West Morningside NA, 3rd Saturday of each month; Jennings-May St. Louis NA, varies, Poly Essex Boaz NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month; Spanish Hacienda Crime Watch, varies; Hispanos Unidos and Nuevo Vecindario, 3rd Wednesday of each month, Eastland NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month; Mitchell Blvd NA, 2nd Monday of each month; Poly Triangle, NA 2nd Tuesday of each month, Primavera Crime Watch, varies.

Greenway NA Meeting, 2nd Tues of each month; Samuels Ave NA, last Monday of each month; Carter Riverside NA Meeting, 2nd Thursday of each month; Scenic Bluff NA 3rd Thursday of each month; United Riverside NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month, Garden of Eden NA, 1st Tuesday of each month; Trinity Terrace, 1st Tuesday of each month; Downtown Security Group, 3rd Thursday of each month; Mistletoe Heights, once a quarter; Cooks Hospital, quarterly; Penn Place/Hanratty, Last Wednesday of each month; Historic Southside NA, 2nd Monday of each month; NESNA, 3rd Wednesday of each month; Ryan Place NA, 3rd Monday of each month; Fairmont Association, 4rth Tuesday of each month; Hemphill Task Force, 1st Thursday of each month; South Hemphill Heights NA, last Tuesday of each month; Fairmont/Ryan Place CPOs, 3rd Monday of each month; West Morningside NA, 3rd Saturday of each month; Jennings-May St. Louis NA, varies, Poly Essex Boaz NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month; Spanish Hacienda Crime Watch, varies; Hispanos Unidos and Nuevo Vecindario, 3rd Wednesday of each month, Eastland NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month; Mitchell Blvd NA, 2nd Monday of each month; Poly Triangle, NA 2nd Tuesday of each month, Primavera Crime Watch, varies.

Commander

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Collaborate with organizations that serve homeless individuals and vulnerable populations to provide them guidance, and assistance with obtaining resources. NPOs will identify and establish relationships with the facilities on their beats and participate / assist with the facility needs. NPO’s will provide monthly stats on the number of persons who benefit from placement in work programs and/or obtain housing assistance.

The Near East Neighborhood Association includes business workers from various groups in the Shelter District Area (Presbyterian Night Shelter, True Worth, Union Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, etc. We also have two officers not subject to call to the Shelter area and they are to coordinate with Shelter District Security. We work with outreach groups who provide housing for homeless individuals. About 20 have been helped in conjunction with working with outreach workers. Downtown Fort Worth Inc. operates an Ambassador's Program downtown to provide assistance to citizens and to help point homeless individuals to the resources.

The Near East Neighborhood Association includes business workers from various groups in the Shelter District Area (Presbyterian Night Shelter, True Worth, Union Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, etc. We also have two officers not subject to call to the Shelter area and they are to coordinate with Shelter District Security. We work with outreach groups who provide housing for homeless individuals. About 20 have been helped in conjunction with working with outreach workers. Downtown Fort Worth Inc. operates an Ambassador's Program downtown to provide assistance to citizens and to help point homeless individials to the resources.

The Near East Neighborhood Association includes business workers from various groups in the Shelter District Area (Presbyterian Night Shelter, True Worth, Union Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, etc. We also have two officers not subject to call to the Shelter area and they are to coordinate with Shelter District Security. We work with outreach groups who provide housing for homeless individuals. Numerous homeless individuals have been helped in conjunction with working with outreach workers. Downtown Fort Worth Inc. operates an Ambassador's Program downtown to provide assistance to citizens and to help point homeless individials to the resources. Note: Now that we have a homeless unit (HOPE), this task is going to to be removed from NPOs and assigned to HOPE for an attempt at more data.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Assist with increasing economic development and investment through enforcement, crime prevention, and active engagement with various community partners. Commanders shall establish an economic development committee and meet four times per year to discuss and identify new modes of collaboration and joint venture opportunities.

The Downtown Security Group serves as our economic development group. It includes business owners and security partners and the purpose is to keep downtown thriving. We meet every month in various locations downtown. This includes Matt Beard, Tia Perez, TCSO Deputy Chief Driskell, Commander Sparrow, Captain White, Lieutenant Demore, NPO Andriatto, NPO Adam Coleman as well as many others.

The Downtown Security Group serves as our economic development group. It includes business owners and security partners and the purpose is to keep downtown thriving. We meet every month in various locations downtown. This includes Matt Beard, Tia Perez, TCSO Deputy Chief Driskell, Acting Commander White, Acting Captain Demore, NPO Andriatto, NPO Adam Coleman as well as many others.

Commander

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Enhance communication between officers and their counterparts in various supporting units (NPOs, specialized units, etc.), by having each specialized unit and NPOs attend at least one roll call per week and disseminate timely intelligence information to Patrol.

NPOs, detectives, lieutenants, Captain White, and I make roll calls regularly. There is a rotation for detectives making roll calls. Officers from various units in the city make our weekly crime meeting.

NPOs, detectives, lieutenants, and Acting Commander White, makes roll calls regularly. There is a rotation for detectives making roll calls. Officers from various units in the city make our weekly crime meeting.

NPOs, detectives, lieutenants, and Acting Commander White, make roll calls regularly. There is a rotation for detectives making roll calls. Officers from various units in the city make our weekly crime meeting.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Train officers in beat integrity/beat management techniques such as identification of and relationship development with community members who can and will assist law enforcement efforts. Make better use of crime analysis tools and personnel for trending offenses, and the effective use of all available resources. Use one extended roll call training one day/week to encompass all of Patrol in coordination with Advanced Training.

Central Division does hold extended roll call training at least once a week. All beats are covered every shift when enough officers are available and we try to use the same officers each day to cover the beats. NPOs are communicating with beat officers about issues indigenous to their beats. Older officer who were around when we last did beats are helping the younger officers with the details.

Central Division does hold extended roll call training at least once a week. All beats are covered every shift when staffing permits and we try to use the same officers each day to cover the beats. NPOs are communicating with beat officers about issues indigenous to their beats. Older officer who were around when we last did beats are helping the youger officers with the details.

Central Division does hold extended roll call training at least once a week. All beats are covered every shift and we try to use the same officers each day to cover the beats. NPOs are communicating with beat officers about issues indigenous to their beats. Older officer who were around when we last did beats are helping the younger officers with the details.

Commander

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Address neighborhood quality of life issues more proactively with NPOs and beat officers meeting with twenty citizens and ten businesses on their assigned beats per month.

Central Division NPOs attended 17 neighborhood meetings with a total of 277 citizens. They also met with 92 business people about quality of life issues.

Central Division NPO's attended 14 neighborhood meetings with a total of 313 citizens. They also met with 56 business people about quality of life issues.

Central Division NPO's attended 16 neighborhood meetings to address quality of life issues with a total of 549 citizens. They also met with 91 business people about quality of life issues.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Increase communication between NPOs, community groups, apartment managers, beat officers, and other departmental groups regarding new beat trends, making a concerted and collaborative effort to address them in a timely manner by hosting police sponsored neighborhood meetings within each neighborhood.

Greenway NA Meeting, 2nd Tues of each month; Samuels Ave NA, last Monday of each month; Carter Riverside NA Meeting, 2nd Thursday of each month; Scenic Bluff NA 3rd Thursday of each month; United Riverside NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month, Garden of Eden NA, 1st Tuesday of each month; Trinity Terrace, 1st Tuesday of each month; Downtown Security Group, 3rd Thursday of each month; Mistletoe Heights, once a quarter; Cooks Hospital, quarterly; Penn Place/Hanratty, Last Wednesday of each month; Historic Southside NA, 2nd Monday of each month; NESNA, 3rd Wednesday of each month; Ryan Place NA, 3rd Monday of each month; Fairmont Association, 4rth Tuesday of each month; Hemphill Task Force, 1st Thursday of each month; South Hemphill Heights NA, last Tuesday of each month; Fairmont/Ryan Place CPOs, 3rd Monday of each month; West Morningside NA, 3rd Saturday of each month; Jennings-May St. Louis NA, varies, Poly Essex Boaz NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month; Spanish Hacienda Crime Watch, varies; Hispanos Unidos and Nuevo Vecindario, 3rd Wednesday of each month, Eastland NA, 2nd Tuesday of each month; Mitchell Blvd NA, 2nd Monday of each month; Poly Triangle, NA 2nd Tuesday of each month, Primavera Crime Watch, varies.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Develop youth activities in each beat to improve relations between the police and the public. NPOs and beat officers will canvass their beats and ascertain what sport or activity will be productive / successful in their neighborhoods of responsibility. NPOs shall attend PAL meetings on a routine basis and share/encourage participation with the citizens within their beats.

We did not develop any new youth activities for this reporting period. NPO's do encourage participation at Crime Watch meetings, Crime Fairs and other events. Two NPOs are now participating in the #BadgeswithBooks program with a rolling library in their cars to provide books to youth in their communities.

We did not develop any new youth activities for this reporting period. NPO's do encourage participation at Crime Watch meetings, Crime Fairs and other events.

NPO's did attend a Youth activity but we did not develop any new youth activities for this reporting period. NPO's do encourage participation at Crime Watch meetings, Crime Fairs and other events.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Become more involved in community programs to build better relations and partnerships between the police and the public. NPOs shall develop or facilitate four new meetings in their areas per year.

Forums are set by the Chief’s office, but we had numerous community meetings with stakeholders, citizens, and business owners that may not arise to the level of a forum. We build trust by doing our jobs with integrity and following through with what we said we will do. On Thursday, September 19, NPOs attended the Downtown Security Group Meeting. We hosted the COPs Captains Meeting on September 26. Captain White attended the Cheif's Advisory Board Meeting on September 26. NPOs attended the CRNA Meeting on August 8. On August 11, Central Division attended a BBQ event held by the Worthington Renaissance.On September 17, CIT Members were reconized by City Council for averting a potential mass shooting. Bike Officers and NPOs attended the Iron Chef event on September 26. NPOs attended numerous community meetings.

Forums are set by the Chief’s office. But we had numerous community meetings with stakeholders, citizens, and business owners that may not arise to the level of a forum. We build trust by doing our jobs with integrity and following through. On October 1, 2019, Acting Commander White, Acting Captain Demore, Lieutenant Fleming, Lieutenant Halford, and central NPOs attended National Night Out events across the division. On October 3, Central Personnel attended the Oakhurst Scenic cop feed at Springdale Baptist Church. On October 5, Central Officers attended the Scottish Rite 1st Responder Breakfast at the Masonic Temple. On October 5, Central Division Hosted the Pride Parade. On October 10, Central Bikes assisted at the Texas Supreme Court event at the Texas A&M downtown law school campus. On October 11 Central Bikes assisted at the Day of the Girl March downtown, On October 26, Central NPOs assisted with the Drug Take Back event. On October 26 Central NPOs and Crime Prevention Specialist held a child ID event. On october 12 Central NPOs and A/Commander White, attended the Care2Fight Health Awareness Fair at the Sycamore Community Center. On October 12 Central NPOs attended the Carter Riverside Rollick.

Forums are set by the Chief’s office. However, we had numerous community meetings with stakeholders, citizens, and business owners that may not arise to the level of a forum. We build trust by doing our jobs with integrity and follow through. On November 9, 2019 Central NPOs participated in the Mercy Clinic event at Travis Avenue Baptist Church. On November 11 Central Bikes and NPOs assisted on the Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Fort Worth. On November 14, Acting Commander White and NPOs attended the Carter Riverside Neighborhood Association Thanksgiving Dinner Event at the Azalea House. On November 22, Acting Commander White attended a meeting regarding improving the Poly Heights Neighborhood. On November 23, Acting Commander White and NPO Tapia assisted at the Thanksgiving Basket Give Away Event at Christ Holy Sanctified Church, 1901 Yuma. On November 23, the Bike Unit assisted at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in downtown. On November 24, Acting Commander White, Bikes, and NPOs assisted with the Parade of Lights in downtown.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Utilize mobile storefronts that rotates to different locations each month offering services normally offered at regular permanent police storefront locations. NPOs shall utilize the mobile storefront once per month on each of their beats and advertise one week in advance of location.

The mobile storefront was deployed four times this month. It was deployed at 2801 Hemphill, Morningside Middle School, 2200 Evans, 3000 South Freeway. It was advertised via signs.

The mobile storefront was deployed one time in the month of October. It was deployed at 2200 Evans. It was advertised via flyers and signs.

The mobile storefront was deployed three times in the month of November. It was deployed twice at 1000 E Allen and once at 2000 S Main. It was advertised via signs.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Identify areas of blight and address in cooperation with other city departments to reduce conditions conducive to crime. NPOs and beat officers shall identify these areas and NPOs will report this information to their chain of command.

NPOs conducted sweeps for Homeless people early in the mornings, mid-afternoon and evenings to move homeless campers from highly trafficked and visible locations. The NPO's also participated in three homeless camp cleanups and conducted 3 details to address panhandling and prostitution complaints. The NPO's also check on parolees on their beats on a weekly basis.

NPO's conuct regular patrols of their beats and notify Code Compliance of any identified problem areas. NPO's also handle citizen complaints and work with Code Compliance to help clean up their areas of respponsibility. NPO's also conduct checks of specific areas to move homeless campers from highly trafficked and visible locations. The NPO's participated in three homeless camp cleanups and conducted 4 details to address panhandling and prostitution complaints. The NPO's also check on parolees on their beats on a weekly basis.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Submit monthly NPO reports on activities, problem solving efforts, community meetings, community problems, etc.

NPOs submit weekly reports about crime on their beats, they send that information to community leaders, partners, businesses, and City Council members; the NPOs, as a group, identify a problem area in the division and do a unit detail to address the issue, and they meet with businesses owners, neighborhood groups, and citizens to address crime issues.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Create at least two new CODE Blue groups per year per Division by conducting community walks, creating bilingual advertisements, solicitation through neighborhood association meetings, bringing Code Blue applications to all events where police are present, and providing short recruitment speeches at all applicable events.

We did not create any new Code Blue Groups this month. Recruitment efforts are conducted at Crime Fairs and Kids ID events.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Increase Code Blue Membership by 5% per year for five years.

No new Code Blue Members were added this month.

3 new Code Blue Members were added this month.

There were no new Code Blue Members added this month.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Increase active Code Blue participation. NPOs are required to provide one special detail per month on their beat outside of normal operations.

The NPOs worked two separate details after hours with Narcotics to address complaints.

NPO's worked a child ID event, on a two separate weekends and 2 after hours details to address crime.

NPO's worked with the health inspectors on two weekends to address the feeding of homeless citizens in the park. They also worked the Parade of Lights on a weekend.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Ensure efficient case management and effective investigations by conducting monthly audits to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

Monthly case management audits were performed.

Monthly case management audits were performed. South Command staff is working on a more comprehensive audit at this time.

Criminal Investigations

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Conduct weekly case review meetings to ensure identification and discussion of all cases assigned to individual detectives; in particular cases that may be related or part of ongoing crime sprees in COMPSTAT and violent crime meetings.

Monthly unit meetings are held with detectives. Detectives are included in our weekly crime meetings. Sergeant Finch and Lieutenant Demore regularly discuss cases and a weekly report is sent detailing detective cases. We have also begun having a bi-monthly city-wide property crimes meeting and a quarterly city-wide detective meeting. Monthly detective audits are completed by Sergeant Finch. Daily reviews of cases are done by Commander Sparrow and Captain White and pertinent information is shared quickly.

Monthly unit meetings are held with detectives. Detectives are included in our weekly crime meetings. Sergeant Finch and Lieutenant Demore regularly discuss cases and a weekly report is sent detailing detective cases. We have also begun having a bi-monthly city-wide property crimes meeting and a quarterly city-wide detective meeting. Monthly detective audits are completed by Sergeant Finch. Daily reviews of cases are done by Acting Commander White and pertinent information is shared quickly.

Monthly unit meetings are held with detectives. Detectives are included in our weekly crime meetings. Sergeant Finch and Lieutenant Demore regularly discuss cases and a weekly report is sent detailing detective cases. We have also begun having a bi-monthly city-wide property crimes meeting and a quarterly city-wide detective meeting. Monthly detective audits ae completed by Sergeant Finch. Daily reviews of cases are done by Acting Commander White and pertinent information is shared quickly.

Criminal Investigations

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Increase timely information sharing on trends and wanted-person information with beat officers, NPOs, business owners, community groups, and apartment communities. Captains will schedule and attend ad-hoc and scheduled police informational meetings within each neighborhood. The beat officers, NPOs, and community leaders for each area will be encouraged to participate and create networking events.

Sergeants have put up "beat boards" in the roll call rooms at both Sectors. The beat boards are used on a daily basis to communicate with patrol. NPO's also have a email mailing lists in which they share information with their beat officers. Crime Prevention Activities: September 3- Code Blue Meeting, 501 Jones, September 4- Safety Presentation , Easter Seals, 1424 Hemphill, September 11 CPS Meeting, 501 Jones, September 12 - Crime Prevention Meeting, Duncanville, September 12, Crime Prevention Display, Boys and Girls Club, September 26- CRime Prevention Display, Sheraton Hotel, 1701 Commerce, September 28 - Child ID (75 Children) Convoy of Hope,

Sergeants have put up "beat boards" in the roll call rooms at both Sectors. The beat boards are used on a daily basis to communicate with patrol. NPO's also have a email mailing lists in which they share information with their beat officers. Acting Commander White and the chain of command through the NPOs attended National Nght Out Meetings in diverse areas of the Central Division. NPOs attended all regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings throughout the month.

Commander

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Establish regular Roll-Call training by detectives for patrol personnel. A divisional CID detective will attend one roll call each week to facilitate information sharing.

Central Division NPOs conduct weekly details and other details as needed to address various issues in the division. Approximately twice a month the NPOs conduct a detail which addresses homeless issues. Panhandling Downtown is greatly reduced at this point, however there are rare instances. Our partners at Bass Security work to coordinate the effort to eliminate panhandling downtown.

Central Division NPO's conduct weekly details and other details as needed to address various issues in the division. Approximately twice a month the NPO's conduct a detail which addresses homeless issues. Panhandling Downtown is greatly reduced at this point, however there are rare instances. Our partners at Bass Security work to coordinate the effort to eliminate panhandling downtown.

Criminal Investigations

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Assign patrol officers to the detective office on two-week rotations to facilitate their understanding of the intricacies in investigations and the requirements necessary when filing thorough/quality cases.

Central Divisions has implemented a cross-training program in which patrol officers will work in the detectives office with an assigned detective for a two week training period. The officer will be required to participate in the day to day activities of the detective. Numerous officers have been identified for professional development. The improvement of reports and on scene investigations should be enhanced, especially with the fact that we have so many new officers who have brought in a new dynamic energy to the division coupled with room for improvement. This will help to guard the professional integrity of officers to prepare them for a long career.

Criminal Investigations

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed

Central - Develop community informants to glean additional information on criminals and trends. NPOs and beat officers shall develop or refer one potential confidential informant to the Intelligence Section per month.

Although our NPOs and beat officers have informal informants, they have not referred any formal CI's to the Intelligence Section.

Neighborhood Patrol Officers

Central Division (G)

No Funding Needed