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.