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For emergency call 911.
For non-emergency, call 817-335-4222.
Officer Ken Jacobs is our “Neighborhood Patrol Officer.” He can be called at 817-988-1035 to report any suspicious/criminal activity or questions you may have regarding the law, police procedures, etc. in our neighborhood. |
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Chapel Creek Neighborhood Association |
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Westpoint/Chapel Creek Citizens on Patrol CCNA works with close affiliation with the Westpoint/Chapel Creek Citizens on Patrol. We strive to educate and inform our area about current criminal activity and prevention. |
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C.O.P. History: Citizens on Patrol (C.O.P) began in the City of Fort Worth in 1991 when crime was at its peak. Police Chief Thomas Windham decided that to make this city safe the police dept. needed help from the citizens. In October 1991, the first Citizens on Patrol training took place, and citizens started patrolling crime. Almost immediately crime was reduced by 50%. To this date, the crime has not returned to 1991 levels.
C.O.P. Now: Citizens on Patrol has been active in the Westpoint area since the beginning of the program. As the Chapel Creek area grew, it was brought into the patrol area. Our boundaries are Fort Worth city limit on the West, 820 on the East, Camp Bowie West (Hi-Way 80) on the South, and Clifford on the North.
Crime in our patrol area is mainly thefts due to open garage doors, burglary of motor vehicle, criminal mischief, etc. We don’t see too many of the more serious crimes. One of the fastest growing crime here in our area and nationwide is mail box theft. Due to increasing identity theft, consider taking mail to post office.
What is C.O.P.: Citizens on Patrol act as the eyes and ears for the police dept. We do not confront or get involved. Patrollers carry police radios, with a base operator listening for any calls. Patrollers are checked on every 15 minutes. Their location is logged. Patrollers have access to police department channel in case of an emergency.
People from all over the U.S. have come to Fort Worth for info on the success of this program in our city. With the reduction of crime, the interest by citizens has declined and recruitment has become difficult. If this program went away, it is very likely that neighborhoods would see an increase in crime. Our vehicles with identifying signs will usually encourage the criminal to leave the area. Criminals are very aware of this program, and admit that seeing a vehicle with our patrol signs, will make them leave the area.
How to become part of the C.O.P.: The requirements to become a C.O.P. are 8 hours of training and one ride in with a police officer. The training is located at The Police Training Center on 1000 Calvert, Fort Worth.
2008 Citizen on Partol Training Classes January 12, 2008 (Sat) 0800-1600 July 12, 2008 (Sat) 0800-1600 April 12, 2008 (Sat) 0800-1600 October 11, 2008 (Sat) 0800-1600
Keeping our part of the city safe is #1 to our members. If you can volunteer as little as 2 hours a month, and would like more info, please contact our neighborhood police, Officer Ken Jacobs Kenneth.Jacobs@fortworthgov.org
If you are interested in more intense look at policing, you can join the Citizens Police Academy. Each class will be from a different section of F.W.P.D. such as communications, homicide, etc. The training is located at The Police Training Center on 1000 Calvert, Fort Worth.
2008 Citizen Police Academy Schedule CAPA/MAC CPA#10 9am-1200 April -- 3, 10, 17, 24 May -- 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June -- 5, 12, 19 (19th Grad) CPA#40 6pm-9pm Aug -- 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept -- 4, 11, 18, 28 Oct -- 2, 9, 16, 23 (23rd Grad)
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Memorial for fallen Fort Worth Police and Firefighters
Anyone who wishes to make a contribution to honor fallen police and firefighters can mail donation to:
Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial Fund P.O. Box 16889 Fort Worth, Texas 76162-0889
Memorial to be located in Trinity Park off 7th Street. Ms. Moncrief and Ms. Silcox are leading the fundraising efforts.
www.cfwfallenheroes.org
Family Watchdog John Walsh from America Most Wanted developed this website www.familywatchdog.us to help families see how close these criminal live near your home or school.
Citizens can now make reports online through the FWPD website. http://www.fortworthpd.com The DECOR unit will be reviewing these reports as they come in from citizens. Citizens can now make reports for Harassing phone calls, Theft, Identity theft, Vandalism and Lost property online through this link. |