City taking steps to enhance safety in entertainment districts Published on May 19, 2024 City Council has approved a comprehensive entertainment district safety assessment, and retractable bollards for traffic control in the West 7th district. Tagged as: , Community Safety, District 9
Municipal Courts to observe National Police Week on Wednesday Published on May 11, 2024 Stop by the A.D. Marshal Public Safety Building to join the annual ceremony. Food trucks will serve breakfast and lunch. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities
Committee recommends Fire Department-based EMS system Published on April 30, 2024 Goals of the reforms include improved response times, better resourcing, a sustainable workload for paramedics and EMTs, and sound financial health of the service. Tagged as: , City Council, Community Safety
Council approves $4.5 million to improve crossing guard coverage Published on April 24, 2024 The agreement increases crossing guard pay and adds more intersections near school campuses. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Transportation
City steps up efforts to fund crime prevention nonprofits Published on April 24, 2024 The City Council added $125,000 to an existing contract to increase the number of funded agencies that address crime and safety priorities. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Council Committee focuses on a single option for future of EMS service Published on April 17, 2024 A City Council committee is considering integrating EMS with the Fire Department, leading to faster responses, better resource management and financial stability. Tagged as: , City Council, Community Safety
FWPD outlines plans for making entertainment districts safer Published on April 17, 2024 A national organization will assess the safety of the city’s four entertainment districts, offer recommendations and help law enforcement implement them. Tagged as: , Community Safety, District 9
Court in the Community event travels to Far North Fort Worth Published on April 14, 2024 Anyone who has an outstanding citation with the Fort Worth Municipal Court can explore options for moving those cases to a final resolution at the Saturday event. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities
Police to purchase new helicopter to enhance safety Published on April 10, 2024 A fleet of two flightworthy helicopters will minimize the risk to the public’s safety and welfare due to an extended lack of aerial support. Tagged as: , Community Safety
Police Department issues safety tips ahead of solar eclipse Published on April 06, 2024 Chief: Do not stop on roadways to view the eclipse, do not park on the shoulder or exit your vehicle, and keep moving. Tagged as: , Community Safety