Police Department

Chief of Police Ed Kraus

Chief Ed Kraus is a twenty-six year veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department, beginning his career 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, and commander of the Training Division. He has served in executive roles of Deputy Chief over the Investigative and Support Command, Assistant Chief over the Support Bureau, and Executive Assistant Chief over the Patrol Bureau. Chief Kraus earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Texas Tech University and his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute, and the Caruth Police Institute’s Leadership Course.

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

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez

Assistant Chief Charles Ramirez joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991 and is currently assigned to the Support 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.

Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge

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 Patrol Bureau. 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.

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 Tactical Command, consisting of the Tactical Operations Division, Tactical Investigations Division, Tactical Intelligence Division, and Fleet Services.

Deputy Chief Renee Kamper

Deputy Chief Kamper joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1991 and has served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain in several different units throughout her career. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Midwestern State University, is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute, and the F.B.I. National Academy. She currently oversees the department's Investigative & Support Command.

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 Operational Command, consisting of the Training Division, Communications Division, and Professional Standards Division.

Deputy Chief Neil Noakes

Deputy 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. He currently oversees South Command which consists of the Central, East, and South Patrol Divisions. 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.

Deputy Chief Joseph Sparrow

Deputy Chief Sparrow began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 1995. He has served in various ranks and positions including patrol officer, sex assault detective, patrol sergeant, NPD commander, Gang commander, School Resource commander, and was recently the commander of the Central Patrol Division. Deputy Chief Sparrow has earned both Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in 2018. Deputy Chief Sparrow currently serves over North Command, which includes North, Northwest, West, and Traffic Divisions.

Assistant Police Director Christianne Simmons

A Fort Worth native, Christianne Simmons has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2015. She currently oversees Fiscal Command, which consists of the Budget, Finance, Grants and Procurement and Contracts teams that create and manage the financial workflow of the department’s multimillion dollar budget. She has a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of North Texas as well as a BA in Legal Studies and a BS in Marketing from Texas Woman’s University. She is an inaugural board member of the City of Fort Worth Young Professionals.

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna

Assistant Police Director Leo Luna currently oversees the department's Personnel/Assets Command, consisting of the Program Support Division, Employment Services and the Centralized Police Payroll Team.

Central Commander - Chad Mahaffey

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 - Leonard Elgin

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

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North Commander - Paula Fimbres

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 - Acting Commander Jeremy Allen

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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Duc Tran, 23 years old

Report No: 03051118
Location: 5700 E 1st St
Synopsis: On May 8, 2003, the body of Duc Tran was found on a bridge at the West Fork of the Trinity River: 5700 E. 1st Street. It was later determined that he died as a result of a gunshot wound. Duc Tran had been reported missing from the city of Arlington.

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Heidi Marie Cummings, 51 years old

Report No: 07149588
Location: 3504 Cutter
Synopsis: On December 18, 2007, Heidi Cummings was found deceased in her home in the 3500 block of Cutter. The investigation revealed that she may have known her assailant, and allowed him or her into the residence.

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Victor Barragan, 18 years old

Report No: 05054310
Location: 1720 W Pafford
Synopsis: On Sunday, May 8, 2005, Victor Barragan and several of his friends were celebrating the birthday of a friend outside the residence at 1720 W. Pafford. They decided to leave at about 4 a.m.  As they were about to enter their vehicles, someone began firing a gun from a field west of their location that’s adjacent to railroad tracks. Victor Barragan was shot and killed.

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Robert Freeman, 17 years old

Report No: 94325644
Location: 4621 Miller Ave
Synopsis: On June 13, 1994, Robert Freeman was at a pay telephone in front of Julie’s Food Mart at 4621 Miller Avenue when he was shot and killed during an apparent robbery. He resided a few blocks from the convenience store.

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Jerome Anderson

M/B DOB:9/3/1990
Hgt: 5'8" / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 9049 Brian Way Cir 2404
Wanted For: Abandon/Endanger Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Raymond Jeffery

M/B DOB:12/10/1975
Hgt: 5’09” / Wgt: 200
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BLK
Last Known Address: 9824 Bodega Bay Rd
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault, Family Violence
Wanted By: FWPD
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Leland Pannell

M/W DOB:7/9/1970
Hgt: 6’00” / Wgt: 230
Hair: BRO / Eyes: GRN
Last Known Address: 10921 State Highway 59 N
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault Bodily Injury
Wanted By: FWPD
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Stephan Fisher

M/B DOB:1/16/1997
Hgt: 5’09” / Wgt: 180
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2400 Cypress St
Wanted For: Assault Family Violence
Wanted By: FWPD
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Melissa Ramos

F/W DOB:11/8/1994
Hgt: 5’05” / Wgt: 120
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 2400 Cypress St
Wanted For: Theft
Wanted By: FWPD
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Ricardo Garza

M/W DOB:11/3/1992
Hgt: 5’09” / Wgt: 185
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BLK
Last Known Address: 7810 Callaghan Rd #101, San Antonio
Wanted For: Sexual Assault Child
Wanted By: FWPD
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Jermaine Verrett

M/B DOB:2/23/1981
Hgt: 6’02” / Wgt: 200
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 8246 Rayville Dr, Dallas
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon
Wanted By: FWPD
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Shameka Stevenson

F/B DOB:4/12/1986
Hgt: 5’11” / Wgt: 120
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 4121 Dowdell St
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon, Family
Wanted By: FWPD
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Brian Brown

M/W DOB:4/16/1981
Hgt: 6’03" / Wgt: 300
Hair: BRO / Eyes: BLU
Last Known Address: 3408 W 6th St
Wanted For: Exploitation of Child/Elderly/Disabled
Wanted By: FWPD
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Edward Hampton

M/B DOB:8/20/2001
Hgt: 6’00” / Wgt: 140
Hair: BLK / Eyes: BRO
Last Known Address: 3829 Great Oak Rd
Wanted For: Aggravated Assault Deadly Weapon
Wanted By: FWPD
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