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.