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NO.
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 ______day of ____2019.
ATTEST:
ME
Mary Kayser, City Secretary