Captain Stephen Hennard

Rank/Name/Title/Unit
Captain Stephen Hennard, Return-to-Work Coordinator, Wellness Unit

Describe role duties and responsibilities at FWPD
As the Return-to-Work Coordinator, I serve as a liaison between police officers and the Medical Records Unit and am the department’s primary police contact for questions regarding workers’ compensation processes, policies, and benefits. My goal is to inform all officers of their rights and responsibilities regarding workers’ compensation injuries and our department’s policies pertaining to these matters and to assist and support them throughout their recovery processes. I seek to streamline the return-to-work process for officers transitioning from O-days or light-duty statuses to full-duty statuses. As the Wellness Captain, I seek to ensure that all officers know and benefit from our department’s resources that are available to them pertaining to Wellness.

Where did you work prior?
My patrol career was primarily spent in East Division – 6 years as an officer, 1 year as a patrol sergeant, and 3 years as a lieutenant. My detective career was spent in the Domestic Violence and the Sex Crimes units. I also spent two years as an administrative sergeant in East Division and a year in Community Programs as lieutenant.

Educational background
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Criminal Justice Administration – Tarleton State University

Interests
I enjoy spending time with my daughters. My main hobbies are studying Spanish on Duolingo con mi amigo Duo el búho para ser fluido, and I read the Bible daily and memorize a new verse every week. I also enjoy exercising as well as learning and teaching martial arts for self-defense. If you want to learn some Wing Chun and/or Traditional Jujitsu, reach out to me and I’ll train with you.

Any personal anecdotes or fun facts you’d like the community to know about you?
I have made lots of origami as gifts for my friends and family, so I have a smidgen of skill in that craft.