Operational Command

Finance / Personnel Bureau
Goal Accomplishments
Dec-18 		Accomplishments
Jan-19 		Accomplishments
Feb-19 		Division / Unit / Section Responsible Party - Lead Funding Status
E1-FPB Ensure every member of the FWPD seeks and receives TCOLE certification for each level that they are qualified.

No intermediate classes scheduled for December.

Scheduled additional intermediate classes to begin in February.

February was intermediate month.  We hosted different intermediate classes each week. 
  • Advanced Training Unit (E)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    E2-FPB Ensure sufficient amount of TCOLE eligible classes are available for personnel to qualify for certifications.

    Modified 40 hour for supervisors.

    Northwest Command School began, hosted 40 hr leadership, 40 hr modified, advanced TCOLE instructor school, search warrant writing, De-escalation, Tactical lifesaver, and gang 101.

    Hosted modified 40 hr, TCOLE basic instructor, The CTK Group, and numerous Taser classes.
  • Advanced Training Unit (E)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    E3-FPB Introduce a 3-part supervisor leadership series.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Advanced Training Unit (E)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    E4-FPB Introduce a 3-part corporal leadership series.

    Continued to work on a new corporal/detective class. Investigating including corporal rank in basic supervisor liability training.

    Continued to work on a new corporal/detective class. Investigating including corporal rank in basic supervisor liability training.

    Continued to work on a new corporal/detective class. Investigating including corporal rank in basic supervisor liability training.
  • Advanced Training Unit (E)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    E5-FPB Expand outside training and continue to host leadership courses for all ranks.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Advanced Training Unit (E)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    E6-FPB Pursue the viability of developing the new training building into a Regional Training Facility.

    Continue to host outside training.  Providing the training to outside agencies.  Hosting the Northwestern Command College in January 2019. 

    Continue to host outside training.  Finalizing revenue generation details.

    Revenue generation approved by City Council 
  • Advanced Training Unit (E)
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  • Training Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    F1-FPB Continue providing exceptional firearms training to recruits and LEOs.

    No recruit or LEO classes this quarter.

    No recruit or LEO classes this quarter.

    No recruit or LEO classes this quarter.
  • Enhanced Skills Unit (F)
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  • Training Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    F2-FPB Implement proactive programs to improve qualification scores and reduce remedial training.

    Updated and added to the “How to Practice” series. Continuing with carbine classes.

    We have had several basic handgun fundamental classes.  Updated and added to the “How to Practice” series.   Continuing with carbine classes.

    Held five handgun fundamental classes.
  • Enhanced Skills Unit (F)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    F3-FPB Implement structured firearms drill sessions across all shifts to improve firearms performance and decision-making.

    Developed a new class "concealed carry" and have received excellent student feedback.  Quarterly range maintenance.

    Conducted Glock transition courses, carbine update courses and handgun concealment course. 

    Conducted a firearms instructor course. 
  • Enhanced Skills Unit (F)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    F4-FPB Over a 5-year period, acquire 400 additional carbine rifles and train personnel.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Enhanced Skills Unit (F)
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  • Training Captain
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  • General Fund (GF)
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    F5-FPB Increase staff by one Administrative Technician.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Enhanced Skills Unit (F)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    G1-FPB Expand the driver-training unit to allow continuous and consistent driving courses.

    Held in-service driver training and Tahoe/Charger orientation classes.

    Held in-service driver training and Tahoe/Charger orientation classes.

    Held in-service driver training and Tahoe/Charger orientation classes.
  • Reality Based Training Unit (G)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    G2-FPB Purchase a multi-screen use of force simulator and staff it to provide training across all shifts.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Reality Based Training Unit (G)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    G3-FPB Develop patrol drills for mock village and conduct training across all shifts.

    Conducted 4-D in-service training and  Rescue task force training in the tactical village.

    Rescue task force training in the tactical village.

    Utilized Virtra simulator for less lethal 40 MM launcher operator course.
  • Reality Based Training Unit (G)
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  • Training Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    G4-FPB Conduct Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Reponse Training (ALERRT) and other force-on-force training in realistic scenario-based evolutions.

    Conducted Alerrt Breaching class.  CRASE presentations at the Federal Complex next door to the academy.

    Conducted Alerrt Breaching class and CRASE presentations.

    Conducted Alerrt Breaching class and CRASE presentations.
  • Reality Based Training Unit (G)
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  • Training Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    H1-FPB Streamline application process for out-of-town applicants.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Backgrounds Unit (H)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    H2-FPB Move to a digital application, testing, and scoring process.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Backgrounds Unit (H)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    H3-FPB Increase frequency of civil service exams.

    No recruit or LEO classes.

    No recruit or LEO classes.

    No exams administered.
  • Backgrounds Unit (H)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    H4-FPB Amend the minimum hiring standards to match benchmark studies of other Texas agencies.

    In process.

    In process.

    In process.
  • Backgrounds Unit (H)
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  • Training Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    I1-FPB Increase diversity within the Fort Worth Police Department by recruiting and testing at selective locations.

    No recruit or LEO classes.

    No recruit or LEO classes.

    FWPD Teen Academy, UNT international students, TCC NW, South,  and SE campus recruiting.
  • Recruiting Unit (I)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    I2-FPB Increase the participation in the Explorer Program and adopt formal methods to try to recruit members to become lifelong employees.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Recruiting Unit (I)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    I3-FPB Test off site a minimum of 2 times per year to reach more diverse and qualified individuals

    No recruit or LEO classes.

    No recruit or LEO classes.

    In process.
  • Recruiting Unit (I)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    I4-FPB Fort Worth Police Training Division will establish a committee for the purpose of identifying and selecting citizens to serve as Oral Review Board members

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Recruiting Unit (I)
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  • Training Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    J1-FPB Design and implement an officer Early Intervention Program.

    Related to action item 5.7 below.

    Related to action item 5.7 below.

    Related to action item 5.7 below
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • IAD Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    J2-FPB Add four public information specialists.

    No additional positions were added in FY18 budget. 

    No additional positions were added in FY18 budget. 

    No additional positions were added in FY18 budget. 
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • IAD Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    J3-FPB Upgrade the IA Pro software system with new software extensions.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • IAD Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    J4-FPB Acquire TPCA Accreditation in 2017.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • Chief’s Office
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  • Funding Needed
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    J7-FPB Update use of force policy and add de-escalation and excessive force (levels I, II, and III) policies in the General Orders.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • IAD Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    J5-FPB Acquire CALEA Accreditation within five years.

    Application planned in FY20.

    Application planned in FY20.

    Application planned in FY20.
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • Chief’s Office
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    J6-FPB Obtain 100% compliance with Recognition Program Monthly Audits.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • IAD Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    K1-FPB Assist Municipal Court with establishing their own Criminal Justice Agency for CJIS.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Communications Division (K)
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  • Communications Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    K2-FPB Install 5-7 new consoles each year through 2020.

    Installation April 2019.

    Installation April 2019.

    Installation June/July 2019.
  • Communications Division (K)
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  • Communications Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    K3-FPB Develop a “needs assessment/ funding” plan to build a new back-up location.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Communications Division (K)
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  • Communications Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    K4-FPB Install a new phone system.

    Updated anticipated installation date: April 2020.

    Updated anticipated installation date: April 2020.

    Updated anticipated installation date: September 2019
  • Communications Division (K)
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  • Communications Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    J8-FPB Update disciplinary policy, procedure, and matrix

    Currently being revised by committee.

    Currently being revised by committee.

    Currently being revised by committee.
  • Internal Affairs Section (J)
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  • IAD Captain
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  • No Funding Needed
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    T1-FPB Move forward to obtain accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program.

    goal complete

    goal Completed

    goal completed
  • Policy Management and Safety Unit (T)
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  • Unit Manager
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  • Funding Needed
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    T2-FPB Continue to conduct research to advance the department with innovative programs and policies in support of law enforcement.

    Participated in five surveys by our agency, 17 from other agencies.

    Participated in two surveys by our agency, 25 from other agencies.

    Participated in two surveys by our agency, 13 from other agencies.
  • Policy Management and Safety Unit (T)
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  • Unit Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    G5-FPB Implement additional use of force and de-escalation training.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.

    Goal complete.
  • Reality Based Training Unit (G)
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  • Training Captain
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  • Funding Needed
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    T3-FPB Continue to provide comprehensive support services to the Chief, Executive Staff, and department personnel in the areas of policy development and employee safety by communicating responsively with accurate and timely information.

    Two General Orders, one Department Directive, and one Roll Call Training were developed and issued.

    One General Orders, one Directive, and two Roll Call Trainings were developed and issued.

    One individual General Order, one entire GO chapter, one Information Sheet, and one Roll Call Trainings were developed and issued.
  • Policy Management and Safety Unit (T)
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  • Unit Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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    T4-FPB Continue the process to provide educational seminars and materials to both sworn and non-sworn personnel so department staff remain up-to-date on new departmental policies, procedures and safety issues.

    Preformed four Emergency Action Plans, and one Facility Inspection. There were three new health and safety inspections and two continuing issues

    Preformed four Emergency Action Plans, and two Facility Inspections. There were 15 new health and safety inspections and one continuing issue.

    Performed four Emergency Action Plans, and three Facility Inspections. There were three new health and safety inspections and one continuing issue.
  • Policy Management and Safety Unit (T)
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  • Unit Manager
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  • No Funding Needed
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