Disclaimer & Terms of Use

The Fort Worth Police Department strives to collect and disseminate police report information in a timely, accurate manner. This information reflects crimes as reported to the Fort Worth Police Department as of the current date. Crime classifications are based upon preliminary information supplied to the Fort Worth Police Department by the reporting parties and the preliminary classifications may be changed at a later date based upon additional investigation. Therefore, the Fort Worth Police Department does not guarantee (either expressed or implied) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequencing of the information contained herein and the information should not be used for comparison purposes over time. The Fort Worth Police Department will not be responsible for any error or omission, or for the use of, or the results obtained from the use of this information. Due to the preliminary nature of the reports, media outlets should make a diligent effort to confirm any information not included in News or Press Releases issued by the Public Relations Office prior to reporting it. Confirmation can be made by contacting the Police Public Relations Office.

This online site is an attempt to make it easier for citizens to access offense reports. In disseminating this information about reported criminal incidents, we must also comply with current laws that regulate the release of potentially sensitive and confidential information. To ensure that privacy concerns are protected and legal standards are met, the following categories of information will not be made available through this website.

  • Sexually oriented offenses
  • Offenses where juveniles or children (individuals under 18 years of age) are involved
  • Reference to individuals considered suspects and witnesses
  • Listing of property items that are considered evidence
  • Offenses deemed “Attempted Suicide”
  • Individuals who believe that additional or more complete information is warranted are encouraged to submit a public information request, per state law.

The user specifically acknowledges that the Fort Worth Police Department is not responsible for any defamatory, offensive, misleading, or illegal conduct of other users, links, or third parties and that the risk of injury from the foregoing rests entirely with the user. The unauthorized use of the words "Fort Worth Police Department," " Fort Worth Police", "FWPD", or any similar combination of these words or the unauthorized use of the Fort Worth Police Department logo is prohibited. This web page does not, in any way, authorize such use.

Public Information requests must be typed or written. You can submit a request online at City of Fort Worth Public Information Requests, once on page, click Submit a Public Information Request button or: 

  • By electronic mail: PublicInformationAdministrator@fortworthtexas.gov
  • Public Information Request Designated Addresses Effective July 29, 2024.

    Hand delivery:
    Officer for Public Information OR Public Information Administrator
    100 Fort Worth Trail, 7th Floor, City Secretary’s Service Window
    Fort Worth, TX 76102

    United States mail:
    Officer for Public Information OR Public Information Administrator
    100 Fort Worth Trail, 7th Floor
    Fort Worth, Texas 76102

 

Mission Statement


The Fort Worth Police Department provides quality service in partnership with the community to create a safe environment for all.