HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5164-12-2019 A Resolution
NO. 5164-12-2019
ACKNOWLEDGING AND SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED SERVICE OF
EDWIN J. KRAUS AS THE FORT WORTH POLICE CHIEF AND DEPARTMENT HEAD
OF THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Edwin J. Kraus was appointed by the City Manager,
David C. Cooke, to serve as the Fort Worth Police Chief in an interim capacity until the
City completed a search and the selection process for Police Chief and named a
successor for the former police chief; and
WHEREAS, said appointment was confirmed by the City Council on May 28, 2019 by
Resolution No. 5092-05-2019; and
WHEREAS, during his 26-year tenure with the Fort Worth Police Department, Chief
Kraus has focused on promoting community problem-solving, reducing crime and
enhancing justice for Fort Worth residents; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kraus has the support and respect of the stakeholders in the Fort Worth
Community and his fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, Chief Kraus has successfully demonstrated strong leadership in his role
as Police Chief in an interim capacity since he was confirmed on May 28, 2019; and
WHEREAS, City Manager David C. Cooke announced that Chief Edwin J. Kraus
has agreed to continue to serve as the City's Police Chief and department head of the Fort
Worth Police Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council acknowledges and supports the decision of the City Manager,
David C. Cooke, to leave Chief Edwin J. Kraus in the position of Police Chief for the City
of Fort Worth and as department head of the Fort Worth Police Department.
Adopted this 1C'' day of December 2019. ATTEST:
By: . ti;
Mary J. Kayser, CQ ecr tary
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