Executive Staff

Chief Eddie Garcia

Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia was born in Puerto Rico and raised in San Jose, California, where early life experiences shaped his steadfast commitment to public service, resilience, and community trust. Throughout his career, he has built a leadership legacy centered on proactive community engagement, modern policing strategies, and operational excellence.

Garcia has served in senior law enforcement roles in both San Jose and Dallas, driving initiatives that modernized policing practices, strengthened organizational culture, and promoted constitutional and unbiased policing.

As Assistant Chief in San Jose, he played a key role in rebuilding the department after significant pension reforms, leading efforts to restore staffing, boost morale, and rebuild productive labor relationships. Later, as Chief of Police, he introduced progressive training programs, including a partnership with San Jose State University to educate officers on the social and historical context of policing.

During his time as Chief of Police in Dallas, Garcia continued his reform-focused leadership. He increased transparency by launching a public Use of Force Dashboard, established a Community Advisory Board, improved officer wellness programs, modernized the promotions process, and led data-driven crime reduction strategies that helped achieve four consecutive years of declining violent crime.

After retiring from active policing, Garcia moved into a public safety executive role in Austin, Texas, where he provided strategic oversight and coordination of Police, Fire, EMS, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management.

In September 2025, Edgardo “Eddie” Garcia was appointed as the 28th Chief of the Fort Worth Police Department. He continues to lead with integrity, innovation, and a strong commitment to community safety, accountability, and justice.

 

 

 

Executive Assistant Chief David Carabajal

Executive Assistant Chief Carabajal has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2003. He is currently 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.

 

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

 

Deputy Chief Buck Wheeler

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

 

 

 

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 Master's certificate in Public Safety from the University of Virginia, has a Master Peace Officer certification, and graduated from 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 graduated from 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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