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 Finance & Personnel 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, he 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. He served as the Commander of the Northwest Division before being promoted to Deputy Chief overseeing Tactical Command, and prior to his current appointment as Executive Assistant Chief over Finance & Personnel, he oversaw the Special Operations and Investigations Bureau.


Executive Assistant Chief Carabajal graduated from the Drug Enforcement Agency's 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 Stefanie Ricks

Assistant Chief Stefanie Ricks has been with the Fort Worth Police Department since 2007.  She currently oversees the Patrol Bureau.  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.  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 Class 293 of the FBI National Academy.  She is a mentor and the department liaison for Operation Progress Fort Worth. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assistant Chief Chris Daniels

Assistant Chief Chris Daniels began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department in 2005 and currently oversees the Special Operations and Investigations Bureau. 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, Commander of the Central Patrol Division, and Deputy Chief over Tactical and Operational Commands.  He is a veteran of the United States Air Force and holds a bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University, a Master's certificate in Public Safety from the University of Virginia, a Master Peace Officer certification, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.

 

 

 

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 Monica Martin

Deputy Chief Martin leads the Operational Command, which encompasses the Training Division, Professional Standards/Internal Affairs, Policy Management, and Fleet. 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 and later South Command Patrol. One of her greatest assets is her passion for people, community, and building genuine relationships.

 

Deputy Chief Sean Kenjura

Deputy Chief Sean Kenjura joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 1998 and has served in a variety of assignments, including Patrol, Mounted Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Tactical Intelligence, and Training. Deputy Chief Kenjura holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M University–Commerce.

He served as the North Division Commander before being promoted to Deputy Chief over North Command, which includes the North Division, Northwest Division, West Division, and the Traffic Division.

 

Deputy Chief Andre Smith

Deputy Chief André Smith leads the South Command and oversees the operations of the Central, East, and South Patrol Divisions. He brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to this role, having served in a variety of assignments—including the Robbery Unit, Narcotics Section, and South Division Patrol—prior to his promotion to Deputy Chief.

To support his operational background, Deputy Chief Smith holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a TCOLE Master Peace Officer License. He has also completed the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.

 

 

 

Deputy Chief Amy Heise

Deputy Chief Amy Heise joined the Fort Worth Police Department in 2009. She currently oversees the Investigative and Support Command, which consists of the Criminal Investigations Division, Criminal Investigative Support Division, Forensic Science Division, Warrant & Records Management Division, and Property & Evidence Management Division. Over the years, she has served in multiple roles throughout the department, including positions in Patrol, Domestic Violence, Crimes Against Children, Major Case, Internal Affairs, Public Information Officer, Chief of Staff, and Commander of the West Patrol Division. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Texas Christian University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.

 

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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