Executive Staff

Chief 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.

 

 

Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge

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

 

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 is currently the Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau, which includes Tactical Command and Investigative and Support Command.

Assistant Chief David Carabajal

Assistant Chief Carabajal has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2003. He is currently assigned as Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau. As a Detective, he spent time in the Property Crimes Unit, the Domestic Violence Unit, the Sex Crimes Unit, and the Major Case Unit. Upon promotion to Sergeant, he worked in the Gang Unit before transferring to the Narcotics Unit, where he spent several years. As a Sergeant, he was credentialed as a task force Officer with the Department of Homeland Security. After a few years at the Sergeant rank, Assistant Chief Carabajal was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, where he was put in command over the Vice and Narcotics Section before spending time in the Special Victims Section. Assistant Chief Carabajal served as the Commander of the North West Division before being promoted to Deputy Chief overseeing Tactical Command. Assistant Chief Carabajal graduated from the Drug Enforcement Agencies, Drug Unit Commander’s Academy in 2017 and is also a graduate of F.B.I. National Academy, Class 285. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University, a Master’s Degree in Public Safety from the University of Virginia, a Master Peace Officer License through the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement, and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

 

Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler

Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1999. He has served as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant and commander in Patrol. He has also served at various ranks at the Training Division, Gang Unit, Criminal Investigations, Use of Force Oversight, Procedural Justice Unit and Administration. He has completed the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy, earned a TCOLE Master Peace Officer License and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. He oversees the department's Community Alliance Command.

 

 

 

Deputy Chief Mark Barthen

Tactical Command is under the direction of Deputy Chief Mark Barthen, encompassing SWAT, Narcotics, Vice, Intelligence, Gang, Special Operations, and several other units. He began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1999 and has served in multiple units and ranks, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Narcotics, Fleet Services, Chief of Staff, and West Division Commander before promoting to Deputy Chief in 2022. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University and a Master’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University. He is a graduate of TCU Leadership Executive and Administrative Development (TCU L.E.A.D.) Class #2 and the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy training. As a Fort Worth native, Deputy Chief Barthen is committed to ensuring that he and those he serves proudly represent Fort Worth with honor and integrity while respecting the unique diversity and culture of the city’s citizens and visitors.

 

Deputy Chief Chad Mahaffey

Deputy Chief G. Chad Mahaffey began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1995. He brings experience as a former Commander for the North Division and Central Division, Captain over Tactical Intelligence Division, XO Captain for South Division, Lieutenant over Forensics and Economic Crimes, and Public Information Sergeant. He also served various roles throughout patrol including District Lieutenant, Sergeant, Field Training Corporal and Neighborhood Patrol Officer. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University, holds a Master Peace Officer License through TCOLE, is a graduate of Caruth Police Institute Executive Leadership Program, as well as other specialized emergency management training. He is currently the Deputy Chief over Investigative and Support which consists of the Criminal Investigations Division, Criminal Investigative Support Division, Forensic Science Division, Warrant & Records Management Division and Property & Evidence Management Division.

 

Deputy Chief Monica Martin

Deputy Chief Martin leads the South Command Patrol where she oversees the operations of Central Division, South Division, and East Division. She grew up in Overton, a small town in East Texas. She moved to Fort Worth with her mother and stepfather in 1998 and graduated from Eastern Hills High School. In 2005, She joined the Fort Worth Police Department, following in her stepfather's footsteps. She has been with the department for over 17 years and has worked in a variety of capacities, including patrol, background investigations, recruiting, and Court Liaison Supervisor. Martin served as Commander in the East Division, which is where she grew up and still lives before she was promoted to Deputy Chief over the Community Safety Partnership Bureau. One of her greatest assets is her passion for people, community, and building genuine relationships.

 

Deputy Chief Chris Daniels

Deputy Chief Chris Daniels began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 2005. Over the years, he has served in various roles, including positions in Crimes Against Children, Major Case, Gang Unit, Hostage Negotiation, Internal Affairs, Public Information Officer, Chief of Staff, and Commander of the Central Patrol Division.

As Deputy Chief, he has overseen Tactical Command, which includes SWAT, Narcotics, Vice, Intelligence, Gang, Special Operations, and he is currently responsible for Operational Command, which encompasses the Training Division, Professional Standards/Internal Affairs, Policy Management, and Fleet.

Deputy Chief Daniels is a veteran of the United States Air Force, holds a bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University, a Graduate Certificate in Public Safety from the University of Virginia, a Master Peace Officer certification and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy

 

Deputy Chief Stefanie Ricks

Deputy Chief Stefanie Ricks has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2007. She has served in multiple ranks across the department in areas such as Patrol, Directed Response, Training, Criminal Investigations, and Internal Affairs. She served as the West Division Commander before assuming the role of Deputy Chief for North Command, which includes North Division, Northwest Division, West Division, and the Traffic Division. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University, a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego, and is attending Class 293 at the FBI National Academy. She is a mentor and the department liaison for Operation Progress Fort Worth.

 

 

 

 

Assistant Police Director Keith Morris

Assistant Police Director Keith Morris manages the Fiscal Command, which is responsible for Police budgets, purchasing, grants, and asset management. Keith joined the Department in 2018 from the healthcare finance sector with over 15 years experience in non-profit financial management. Since joining the Department, Keith has overseen an expansion of Crime Control and Prevention District funding for community groups that provide afterschool services, victim assistance, youth literacy, gang prevention, and more.

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