Police Department

Chief of Police Joel Fitzgerald

Dr. Joel Fitzgerald became Chief of Police of the City of Fort Worth Police Department in October 2015. Chief Fitzgerald oversees one of the largest police departments in Texas in one of the fastest growing locales in the United States, managing over 1,700 sworn officers and 500 civilian employees, encompassing an area of 473 square miles, with a population of approximately 854,113 people, and an annual budget that exceeds 300 million dollars. Learn more about Chief Fitzgerald.

Assistant Chief Ed Kraus

Assistant Chief Kraus began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1992. He has served as an officer, detective and sergeant in several units within the Patrol Bureau. His command experience includes assignments as a Neighborhood Policing District lieutenant, a Patrol Division captain, commander of the Training Division, and deputy chief over the Investigative and Support Command. He is currently over the Patrol Bureau.

Assisant Chief Ken Dean

Assistant Chief Kenneth W. Dean has been commissioned with the Fort Worth Police Department for 22 years. His command experience includes patrol, criminal investigations, major crimes, internal affairs, special operations and tactical command.

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991. Upon graduation of the police academy he was assigned to the North Division, as a patrol officer. As he continued his career his assignments included North NPO, Detective East Criminal Investigation Unit. As a Sergeant we was assigned to the South, East and North Divisions he also served as a Sergeant in Traffic Investigation Unit. AC Ramirez promoted to Lieutenant where he was assigned to the Background and Recruiting Unit, he also served as an NPD Commander for the Northside. Ramirez has served as Duty Captain as well as Administrative Captain for the Chief’s Office. Deputy Chief Assignments included Special Services Bureau, Operational Support Bureau and South/East Field Operations. Assistant Chief Ramirez is currently assigned to the Personnel and Finance Bureau. Assistant Chief Ramirez earned his Bachelor’s degree Applied Arts and Sciences from Midwestern State University and his Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Louisville. He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course #111th and FBI National Academy #223rd. Assistant Chief Ramirez also attended PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police. He is also a veteran of the United States Navy.

Deputy Chief Robert Alldredge

Deputy Chief Alldredge has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 1999. He has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout his career. He currently oversees the department's North Command, consisting of the Central Patrol Division, North Patrol Division, Northwest Patrol Division, and West Patrol Division.

Deputy Chief Michael Shedd

A veteran of the United States Army, Deputy Chief Michael Shedd started his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1995. He earned his BA in Chemistry and Russian from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. Deputy Chief Shedd is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute, the FBI-National Academy and holds a Master Peace Officers license. He currently oversees the department's South Command, consisting of the East Patrol Division, South Patrol Division, Traffic Division, and Air Support Division.

Deputy Chief Ty Hadsell

Deputy Chief Hadsell joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1994. His has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout his career. He currently oversees the department's South Command, consisting of the East Patrol Division, South Patrol Division, Traffic Division, Auto Pound & Fleet Services Division, and Air Support Division.

Deputy Chief Renee Kamper

Deputy Chief Kamper joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991. She has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout her career. She currently oversees the department's Investigative & Support Command.

Deputy Chief Julie Swearingin

Deputy 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 TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education). 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 currently oversees the department's Operational Command, consisting of the Training Division, Professional Standards Division, Communications Division, and Quality Assurance.

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna currently oversees the department's Administrative Support Command, consisting of the Program Support Division, Financial Management Division, and Employment Services.

Central Commander - Joseph Sparrow

Central Division encompasses a large, diverse area to include the Downtown Business Community, Hospital District, Texas Wesleyan University and many historic neighborhoods immediately surrounding these areas. Included in the boundaries are the major shelters for our homeless population.

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East Commander - Paula Fimbres

The East Division encompasses portions of Council District 4, 8 and the majority of District 5. It stretches from Beach Street to the Airport and is full of history and opportunity, no matter which route you take to get there.

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North Commander - Neil Noakes

North Division has experienced unprecedented growth during the past 15 years, spanning from Loop 820 to the Texas Motor Speedway. North Division has many of Fort Worth's newest neighborhoods and employment centers.

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Northwest Commander - Pedro Criado

Northwest Division is one of the most historic and culturally diverse areas of our city that is experiencing constant growth and positive transformation. From the historic Fort Worth Stockyards to Eagle Mountain Lake this division is rich in tradition and economic growth that has sparked new neighborhoods and businesses in the area.

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South Commander - Greg Weathers

The South Division is an area bustling with life, growth, and change. The officers, supervisors, and commanders pride themselves on developing and respecting partnerships with the community.

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West Commander - Cynthia O'Neil

The West Division serves a thriving community. The basic boundaries are from the west bank of the Trinity River to Parker County, from Granbury Road to the south, to Jacksboro Highway to the north.

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June Ward, 25 years old

Report No: 77-A-14
Location: 1000 W Fuller
Synopsis: On February 18, 1977, a person walking in the 1000 block of W. Fuller found the body of June Ward lying next to the curb. It was later determined that she had been strangled. Her white Chevrolet Laguna was found at 4800 S. Freeway.

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Stephanie Borjan, 25 year-old Hispanic female

Report No: 99647372
Location: 3345 St Louis
Synopsis: On September 28, 1999, Stephanie Borjan went to her parent’s residence at 3345 St. Louis. She was shot and killed as she was about to enter the house. Her children were with her. Her father, who was inside the house, also was shot.

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Robert Rodriguez, 32 years old

Report No: 93261548
Location: 3446 May
Synopsis: On May 14, 1993, Robert Rodriguez was at a bar located at 3446 May Street. As he was entering his vehicle to leave, he was shot and killed. There were no signs of robbery as a motive

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Derek Locke, 30 years old

Report No: 01066517
Location: 2600 Cobb Park Dr
Synopsis: On January 28, 2001, a person found the body of Derek Locke lying on the ground in Cobb Park. His Chevrolet Blazer pick-up truck was parked nearby. It was later detemined that he had been shot.

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Dominic D. Sanders

M/B DOB:9/21/1991
Hgt: 5'09'' / Wgt: 160
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 103 Canyon Valley Ct.
Wanted For: Aggravated Robbery
Wanted By: FWPD
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Luis R Garcia-Fraire

M/W DOB:4/25/1982
Hgt: 5'09'' / Wgt: 155
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 410 Parkdale Ave
Wanted For: Aggravated Sexual Assault Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Delvin McClure Jr.

M/B DOB:12/1/1999
Hgt: 6'00'' / Wgt: 130
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2751 DAWN WEST #903
Wanted For: Burglary Habitation Viol of Bond/Protective Order/ Assault BI Family/ Strangulation
Wanted By: FWPD
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Esteban Regalado

M/W DOB:8/16/1984
Hgt: 5'09'' / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 5307 Gale Ln.
Wanted For: Aggravated Sexual Assault /Child Sex Abuse Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Marcus Glover

M/B DOB:2/24/1999
Hgt: 5'06'' / Wgt: 155
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 1740 Waters St
Wanted For: Robbery
Wanted By: FWPD
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Chinmay Y. Patanker

M/W DOB:1/1/1993
Hgt: 5'06'' / Wgt: 155
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BLK
Last Known Address: 2770 SH 360, Grand Prairie
Wanted For: Online Solicitation Minor
Wanted By: TCSO
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Alice A. Dulong

F/W DOB:6/3/1980
Hgt: 5'05'' / Wgt: 110
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 9600 Jacksboro Hwy
Wanted For: Possession Controlled Substance U/1G-PG1
Wanted By: TCSO
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Chase R. Rich

M/W DOB:11/25/1995
Hgt: 5'10'' / Wgt: 150
Hair: BRO / Eyes: HAZ
Last Known Address: 3504 Daniel Dr., Arlington
Wanted For: Possession Marijuana 4 OZ-5 LBS
Wanted By: TCSO
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Zoria E. Thompson

F/B DOB:3/21/1996
Hgt: 5'00'' / Wgt: 134
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 1004 Southmoor Dr., Arlington
Wanted For: Engaging Organized Crime
Wanted By: TCSO
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Annie A. Herrera

F/W DOB:5/3/1967
Hgt: 5'01'' / Wgt: 150
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2903 Lee Ave
Wanted For: Poss CS 4-200G-PG1 Prohibited Substance/Item Correctional Facility
Wanted By: TCSO
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