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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council June 21, 2022
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SUBJECT: OFFICE OF POLICE OVERSIGHT 2020-21 INAUGURAL BIENNIAL
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The purpose of this Informal Report is to update the City Council about the activities and progress
of the Office of Police Oversight Monitor (OPOM). Since March 2020, the OPOM has made a
concentrated effort to identify ways to help advance the growth of transparency, accountability,
and community collaboration between FWPD and the City of Fort Worth. OPOM is fully
committed to being accountable, objective, fair and diligent to the Fort Worth community; this is a
long-term commitment requiring patience, collaboration, and mutual trust of all stakeholders. One
of the office's key responsibilities is to report back to the community it was tasked to serve.
Providing a detailed report on an annual basis is an effective way for the OPOM to communicate
their progress in providing civilian oversight.
The 2020-21 Inaugural Biennial Report is the first comprehensive report that summarizes
OPOM's activities and relevant data from March 2020 to December 2021 . The Report was
disseminated in May 2022.
Report Highlights
• History and process of how civilian oversight was created in Fort Worth.
• Overview of OPOM's budget.
• OPOM's organizational structure
• OPOM's complaint and commendation process and case statistics.
• How OPOM engaged the community.
• Partnerships with community stakeholders to promote collaboration and accountability.
• Formal policy and procedure recommendations made to the FWPD.
• OPOM accomplishments.
• Insights gleaned from the 2020 community and police perception surveys.
Distribution Methods
The 2020-21 Inaugural Biennial Report was shared with City leaders, the OPOM's distribution list,
including all previous working group members, CFW City News, CFW and OPOM Facebook and
Twitter, Community Engagement Weekly Bulletin, NextDoor and media outlets. The report was
also featured during interviews with various print and television media outlets including WFAA 8,
CBS 11 , and KERA.
The report can be found online at www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/opom. Printed copies are
also available by contacting the office at policeoversight(a)fortworthtexas.gov or 817-392-6535.
OPOM is also in the process of ensuring the Report is available in Spanish.
Additional questions should be directed to Director Kim Neal, policeoversight(a)fortworthtexas.gov
or 817-392-6535.
David Cooke
City Manager
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE INDEPENDENT POLICE MONITOR....................................................................................3
CREATING CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT IN FORT WORTH...............................................................................................4-5
• The Fort Worth Task Force on Race and Culture
• Appropriation Ordinance 24030-02-2020
FINANCIALSUMMARY............................................................................................................................................................6
TEAM................................................................................................................................................................................................7-8
• Full-time Staff
• Interns
• Chartable Impact
COMPLAINTS&COMMENDATIONS............................................................................................................................9-10
• Accepting formal complaints and commendations
• Understanding the complaint process
ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY........................................................................................................................................11-13
• Perception Surveys
• Informational Materials
• Engagement Strategies
• Newsletters
• Media
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.......................................................................................................................................14
• Website and Social Media
PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY...........................................................................................................................15
• OPOM's First Working Group
• Mutual Accountability Working Group
POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS......................................................................................................................................16-20
• Citizen Complaints
• Use of Force
• Policy Review
DATA COLLECTION..............................................................................................................................................................21-22
• Perception Surveys
• Complaint and Commendation Statistics
ACCOMPLISHMENTS................................................................................................................................................................23
TIMELINE...................................................................................................................................................................................24-25
DEFINITION OF TERMS&COMMON ACRONYMS..............................................................................................26-27
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A MESSAGE FROM
INDEPENDENTTHE POLICE OVERSIGHT MONITOR
The Office of the regarding moving forward with community
Police Oversight accountability of law enforcement.
Monitor(OPOM)
opened its doors in OPOM is grateful to have the support of those in City
March 2020. From leadership. OPOM thanks former Mayor Betsy Price
the onset,we dealt and reigning Mayor Mattie Parker,City Council
with challenges as a members,City Manager David Cooke and former
new organization due Deputy City Manager Jesus Chapa for the creation of
to the unfortunate OPOM and the ongoing confidence that they have
global pandemic and shown in OPOM.OPOM further enjoys the support of
its underlying effects various City departments,who have supported and
as well as the united encouraged us since day one.
demand in our city The OPOM Team must be applauded.They have done
and across the an outstanding job and stepped up to the plate via
country for equitable policing.OPOM continued to collaboration and coordination throughout our
push forward with understanding concerns, laying the organization despite any challenges or opposition
groundwork for community members to share their faced.The Team's determination,objectivity,and
concerns and commendations regarding policing in pursuit of the protection of civil rights are
Fort Worth and building viable relationships with the commendable.
community,stakeholders and law enforcement.
For a civilian oversight agency like OPOM to be
This Biennial Report is our first comprehensive report, successful,there must be a viable,concerted working
promoting accountability,transparency and relationship with the law enforcement agency it
inspiration about the path that led up to its production monitors.OPOM extends its appreciation to former
as well as the engaging path forward. It covers from Chief Ed Kraus and current Chief Neil Noakes,the
March 2020 to December 2021,summarizing OPOM's Command staff,and Fort Worth Police personnel for
activities and relevant data. It further provides a their continued collaboration with OPOM.
snapshot of onward established goals and objectives.
OPOM is fully committed to being accountable,
Recognized by the National Association for Civilian objective,fair and diligent to the Fort Worth
Oversight of Law Enforcement(NACOLE)as attributes community;this is a long-term commitment requiring
of an effective civilian law enforcement oversight patience,collaboration,and mutual trust of all
organization,OPOM incorporated the principles of stakeholders. Thank you for your support and
Independence,Authority,Access,Rapport, guidance,ensuring OPOM is a world class civilian
Community Engagement,and Transparency in its oversight body. I hope you find the 2020-2021
operations. The spirit of these ethical and professional Biennial Report both enlightening and informative,and
standards guides OPOM's civilian oversight I encourage you to continue to engage OPOM in the
practitioners in adapting to individual circumstances, future via your participation in community-police
and in gaining public trust while ensuring its integrity. conversations,responding to OPOM questionnaires
OPOM thanks the Fort Worth community for and surveys,signing up for OPOM's periodic updates
entrusting us to serve as your voice. We continue to
as well as following us on social media.
build and enhance our organization,so that we can It is our honor to serve you!
represent you and build on the credibility with which
you have placed in us. We extend gratitude to the Respectfully,
many community members who said"yes"without Kim Neal
hesitation on thought-provoking collaborations
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OVERSIGHTCREATING CIVILIAN . WORTH
The Fort Worth Task Force on Race and Culture
In the wake of nationally publicized police incidents substantially to include a wide array of disparities
and resulting protests,the Fort Worth City Council affecting the quality of life in Fort Worth.
decided in June 2017,to appoint a task force of Most of these disparities pertained directly or
community leaders who would advise the Council on indirectly to six general topics:criminal justice,
how to move the city forward in becoming more economic development,education,health,housing,
inclusive,equitable,respectful and compassionate.The and education.Subcommittees focused on each of
Council selected four distinguished community these topics were formed to research and provide
members to lead the task force - Lillie Biggins, Rabbi recommendations to the task force to address
Andrew Bloom,Rosa Navejar,and Bob Ray Sanders - disparities.The Task Force made Civilian Oversight of
and asked these four co-chairs to select the other task the Fort Worth Police Department their first
force members.On August 1,2017,the Council adopt- recommendation to address criminal justice disparities.
ed a resolution appointing the Task Force on Race and
Culture with 23 original members. The City of Fort Worth's Office of the Police Oversight
The City Council's original charge to the task force was Monitor(OPOM)was first established in February
limited to advice on the conduct of community 2020 pursuant to Fort Worth City Code Art.2,2-27as
conversations about race and culture,on an a mechanism with which to provide oversight and
assessment of disparities in the provision of municipal accountability of the Fort Worth Police Department
services,and on leadership training for City officials. (FWPD).Kim Neal was appointed as the City of Fort,
After conducting its first citywide town hall meeting in Worths first Police Monitor in March of 2020.Created
October 2017 and hearing many concerns about the with the spirit of community collaboration,efforts to
variety and extent of racial discrimination in the build this newly created office first began in early
community,the task force decided to broaden its scope March of that year.
"While the establishment of civilian oversight alone cannot restore low
enforcement's legitimacy, it is difficult, if not impossible, to maintain
public trust without it.As such, developing effective and adequately
resourced civilian oversight is among the several strategies that must
be employed to rebuild community relations with low enforcement."
. .0 I is,Michael,Cameron McE I I hiney,and Liana Perez.2021.Civi I ian Oversight
Enforcement:Report on the State of the Field and Effective Oversight • .
Office of Community Oriented Policing
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APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE 24030-02-2020
Section 2-27. Divisions of the City Manager
Independent Police Monitor
The Independent Police Monitorwill advise the City 4. Demonstrating a proactive approach when
Manager and Assistant City Manager on strategic interacting with the community,keeping the
policy matters as it relates to the Police Department, community informed about the work of the Office
will track the internal investigations and community of the Independent Police Monitor,the City's role
complaints and produce reports for the City Manager and oversight of the Police Department and Police
and the Police Chief.The Independent Police Monitor related activities impacting the community;
will also lead the long-term operational planning for
the Office of the Independent Police Monitor.The 5. Increasing communication from geographic
duties and responsibilities of the Independent Police locations in the city made up of majority-minority
Monitorwill include: populations to listen to their issues and receive
input directly from Fort Worth citizens;
1. Establishing and implementing the independent
investigative process to receive and review formal 6. Reviewing formal complaints that have been
citizen complaints of the Police Department or its made against officers and monitors or participates
staff separate from Internal Affairs while maintaining in internal investigations which may include an
communication with the Fort Worth Police independent investigative component;
Department and the Internal Affairs Division;
7. Examining broad patterns in investigations and
2. Providing ongoing assurance that internal recommends policy changes;and
investigations by law enforcement are thorough,fair,
and unbiased and that police practices in this regard 8. Requesting and initiating professional review of
are transparent; individual or systemic issues concerning race,
culture,and diversity within the Police
3. Reviewing the strategic planning/long-range policy, Department or of Police Department practices.
practices and training of the Police Department;
"Community efforts to address the issue of police-community relations increasingly
include civilian oversight of law enforcement as a means of building trust.
Traditionally, high-profile incidents hove spawned the creation of new or
strengthened civilian oversight. However,decision makers in jurisdictions
throughout the country are increasingly establishing civilian oversight
proactively in recognition of its ability to promote public trust in low
enforcement and reduce exposure to the risks of misconduct."
Vitoroulis,Michael,Cameron • Oversight of Law Enforcement:
Report on the State of the Field and Effective Oversight Practices.Washington,DC:
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY & TIMELINE
In fiscal year 2020,the Office of the Police Oversight Monitor's budget was established by the City Manager's
Office with$669,110 allocated for Salaries&Benefits,$8,000 for Training and $9,350 for General Operations
&Maintenance.The total approved budget for 2020 was$686,460.
2020 Budget
8,000
9,350
669,110
Salaries&Benefits General Operations&Maintenance ® Training
The OPOM budget was increased in fiscal year 2021 to include$783,324 allocated for Salaries&Benefits,
$8,500 for Training and $10,988 for General Operations&Maintenance.The total approved budget for 2021
was$802,812.
2021 Budget
8,500
10,988 4:
783,324
Salaries&Benefits General Operations&Maintenance Training
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FULL-TIME STAFF
The Director/Police Monitor is appointed by and reports directly to the City Manager.The Director is
responsible for leading a team of management,policy,and administrative professionals,to serve as the
designated civilian oversight agency.The office is empowered to act fairly and impartially,ensuring greater
accountability of public trust in the FWPD.
Civilian oversight of law enforcement is a complex and rapidly developing aspect of local government.To
enhance their knowledge of current civilian and law enforcement trends,the team must be well-versed in
law enforcement procedures,investigative protocols and best practices.Completed professional training
included Police Ride-Alongs, Internal Affairs Investigations, Use of Force,Use of Force Analyses and
Reporting, De-escalation, Procedural Justice, Implicit/Unconscious Bias,Community Oversight of Law
Enforcement,Active Bystandership and internal citywide training.
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Nathan Benson
Sr. Policy Advisor
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Kenneth Smith
Policy Advisor
Kim Neal Catherine Huckaby
Independent Police Deputy Independent Police
Monitor/Director Monitor/Deputy Director
Erin Ragsdale
Sr. Management Analyst
Special thanks to former
Deputy Director Denise Rodriguez
and Administrative Assistant Vanessa
Campos for the time and dedication they
gave toward establishing the office.
Branigan Contreras
Sr.Administrative Assistant
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INTERNS
Early on,the office leveraged the robust internship
program from Texas A&M University School of Law to
enhance its small staff.Their legal skill sets were used
to manage projects which included researching and
benchmarking promising policing policies and practices
such as community police engagement,community
problem-oriented policing,use of force,pursuits,stops,
searches,body worn cameras and other recording/
video systems,recruitment,training,and researching A M
and drafting a state-of-the-art community police PLI
restorative justice mediation program and a know your T
rights campaign for youth and adults. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
The OPOM provided opportunities for students to gain SCHOOL OF LAW
a broader understanding of the civilian oversight field.
The invaluable legal and benchmarking research they
conducted allowed the OPOM staff to focus its efforts
on complaint and commendation intake,monitoring
investigations,policy recommendations and community
engagements.
NORTH TEXAS
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Racial Equity at the North Texas Community Foundation to employ two part-time
interns. Throughout 2020-21, up to ten interns volunteers with the OPOM,
reviewing public policy and implications and providing research support.
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COMPLAINTS & COMMENDATIONS
Accepting Formal Complaints and Commendations
In 2020,OPOM began accepting complaints and commendations about FWPD police officers in these ways:
Online: FortWorthTexas.gov/OPOM
E-mail: PoIiceOversight@fortworthtexas.gov
Phone: 817-392-6535
In Person: Monday through Friday,8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mail: Complete the Citizen Complaint Form and mail to:
The Office of the Police Oversight Monitor,200 Texas Street, Fort Worth,TX 76102
Understanding the Complaint Process
The OPOM created a formal process for individuals to file a formal complaint or commendation with the office
and began accepting complaints up to one year from the date of the incident in question.The Police Monitor also
assisted in the implementation of a FWPD documentation process of all complaints submitted directly to the
Police Department.
Individuals have the option of submitting their complaints or commendations of police officers to OPOM or
FWPD.The following outlines the OPOM complaint process after a completed complaint form is received by the
OPOM.
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community and City Council and used to create an
community engagement plan to listen,educate,and
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A collection of bilingual informational materials
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and informational flyers depicting the complaint
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Engagement Strategies
In March 2020,the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the lives of adults and
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established that limited the city's ability to host community meetings to ensure
' the health and safety of the public.The OPOM quickly pivoted and began
meetingwith community members virtually to continue engagingwith the
community,police and other stakeholders.
They sought to raise awareness and understanding of the office through targeted outreach,educational
opportunities and active listening.Through 2021,over 250 virtual and in-person meetings and community
engagements were facilitated by OPOM,including:
• Real Talk with OPOM - held with city staff
• Collaborative Conversations - held with community members
• City of Fort Worth Summer Open Houses - held with community members and other city departments
• Community-Police Conversations - held in every police division with community members and police
officers
• Multiple meetings with community leaders and organizations
• Registered neighborhood associations,alliance and faith-based groups
Thanks in large part to the collaborative assistance of dozens of internal and external partnerships, OPOM was
able to move forward despite the challenges faced.
Many of the Community and Collaborative Conversations were recorded and available to view at
www.FortWorthTexas.gov/OPOM.
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Website and Social Media
Anew website and social media accounts were created to reach a broader audience. Educating the community
about the history of civilian oversight,the mission and purpose of the OPOM and step by step guidance on the
complaint process was the primary focus.
Other information readily available on the new site included how to file a complaint or commendation,
historical documents,reports,survey data,frequently asked questions,upcoming community engagements,
print on demand informational materials and information about the history of civilian oversight.
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PARTNERING WITH THE COMMUNITY
OPOM's First Working Group Mutual Accountability Working Group
The OPOM needed to cultivate a rich tradition of On December 31,2020,a Mutual Accountability
community participation and collaboration to drive Working Group was formed by OPOM to work with
real change and accountability in Fort Worth.OPOM FWPD and other City leaders to create a
worked early to establish a coalition among a diverse recommendation as a first step to build community
network including community organizations,faith- oversight of Fort Worth.
based communities,and civic leaders.
Members included:
The office assembled this new coalition of community . Estrus Tucker,Facilitator
stakeholders together to talk about survey results . Pastor Dr.Cedric N. Belcher Sr.,Grace Temple
and better involve the public in the process of Seventh Day Adventist Church
engaging with police,community and local • Cristal Hernandez, Hispanic Women's Network
government.The group also partnered with the office • Felix Alvarado&Alberto Govea,LULAC, Fort
to examine feedback from OPOM's community Worth
engagements and other groups'recommendations to • Estella Williams, NAACP, Fort Worth/Tarrant
propose an enhanced community-police County
accountability model.Working Group members • Felipe Gutierrez,One Safe Place
included: • Pamela Young, United Fort Worth/Tarrant
• Rhonda Branch Yearby,Tarrant Churches County Coalition for Community Oversight
Together • Fort Worth City Attorney's Office
• Donald Nommo,Civil Service Board Member • Fort Worth Police Department
• Sandra Garcia, Hispanic Women's Network • Office of Police Oversight Monitor
• Amy Govea,JPS Behavioral
• Felipe Gutierrez,One Safe Place The working group collaborated for eight months to
• Fernando Peralta,Las Familias de Rosemont reach consensus on recommendations to enhance
• police oversight with the creation of a board of
Jacinto Ramos, FWISD
• Willie Rankin, LVTRise appointed community members.
• Katie Sherrod, Episcopal Diocese FW OPOM Director Kim Neal shared the proposal during
• Elder Edward L.Spears 11,Faith and Love COGIC the September 21,2021,City Council Work Session to
&Pentecostal Minister Union receive their feedback.Additional Community
• Dante Williams,CommUnity Frontline Conversations were hosted by the OPOM in October/
• Estella Williams,NACCP,Fort Worth/Tarrant November 2021 to gain insights and additional
County feedback from the community.The proposal is slated
• Pamela Young,United Fort Worth&Tarrant
County Coalition for Community Oversight to be discussed again with City Council during a Work
Session in 2022.
The OPOM would like to sincerely thank oil working group
members for their participation and continued support.
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POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Since March 2020,OPOM made a concentrated effort to identify ways to help advance the growth of
transparency,accountability,and community collaboration between FWPD and the City of Fort Worth.One of
the office's key responsibilities is to report back to the community it was tasked to serve.With these goals in
mind,OPOM recommended over a dozen policy changes for FWPD.The following list represents some key
recommendations that have been incorporated into the Fort Worth Police Department's General Orders,
Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs)or practices.
• FWPD should reiterate the arrest process and duties with the Jail facility staff and Sergeants.FWPD must
ensure that the staff at the Jail facility understand the arrest procedures and process and follow such
procedures consistently.
• FWPD should formally document allegations for all complaints received. Including allegations and
dispositions in all complaints will increase professionalism,transparency,accountability and allow FWPD
to track and report complaints appropriately.
• FWPD Internal Affairs should ensure proper documentation of all investigatory activities surrounding
each complaint and that all case details are entered into the department's database in a timely manner.
• FWPD Investigative Supervisors should consider the timeliness of investigations conducted by the
criminal investigators in their monthly case audits.
• OPOM should monitor the Use of Force Review Board.
• FWPD should acknowledge new complaints and formally notify complainants of the investigation results.
Information shown on pages 17-20 list OPOM recommendations submitted to FWPD, their status as of
December 2021 and the origin of the recommendation. Note that multiple complaints submitted based
on different situations may have resulted in recommendations made using similar language. This occurred
when a previously submitted OPOM recommendation was still under review by the FWPD.
Recommendations that have been implemented by FWPD are shown as being in-progress* until
final inclusion into FWPD General Orders,SOPs or practices.
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Citizen Complaints
The following recommendations were presented to FWPD based upon insights gleaned by OPOM staff while
monitoring formal complaints submitted against a Fort Worth police officer.
April 2020
Investigative supervisors should consider the timeliness of investigations conducted by the criminal
investigators in their monthly case audits(General Order 321.08).PD Concur/In-progress
Internal Affairs Section(IAS) should ensure the proper documentation of all investigatory activities
surrounding each complaint and that all case details are entered into IAPro in a timely manner.
PD Concur/In-progress
General Order 410.04, Personnel Complaints,should be revised to require all complaints be included in
those received by Chain of Command,formally documented in IAPro/BlueTeam. IAS now documents all
complaints with an IAS number and is making additional changes to General Order 410 and the
procedure about how complaints are investigated.PD Concur/Complete
May 2020
Develop and release a Foot Pursuit Policy.February 2021:OPOM submitted a draft policy currently
under review by FWPD Chain of Command.PD Concur/In-progress
The officer's decision making and tactics used during the traffic stop should be reviewed by the involved
officer's chain of command.PD Concur/Complete
Revise the De-escalation Policy to provide more guidance for officers to make decisions.July 2020:The
revised De-escalation Policy was distributed to FWPD personnel.PDConcur/Complete
Formally notify complainants of the result of their complaint investigations. IAS now distributes a
standardized letter to complainants at the completion of the investigation.Copies of the letters are saved
in the case file on IAPro.PD Concur/Complete
Clarify its terminology and refer to all investigations of complaints,preliminary and full investigations,as
investigations.Formally document allegations for all complaints received.PD Concur/Complete
Consider providing additional training related to report writing and professionalism to the involved
officer,as well as all officers assigned to specialized units. Sept.2020:The Use of Force Coordinator
began providing use of force reporting training to all supervisors.PD Concur/In-Progress
IAS include detailed information on their investigatory activities within the complaint file summaries.
June 2020: IAS Detectives were provided with this new guidance.PD Concur/Complete
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September 2020
Formally document allegations for all complaints received. FWPD currently only identifies allegations in
those complaints tracked as IAS complaints. Including allegations and dispositions in all complaints,will
increase professionalism,transparency,accountability,and allow FWPD to track and report complaints
appropriately. FWPD is making changes to General Order 410 and potentially the procedure about how
complaints are investigated.PD Concur/Complete
Develop and release a Foot Pursuit Policy.The Foot Pursuit Policy,like the Vehicle Pursuit Policy
(General Order 305.03) should be detailed,comprehensive,and thoroughly describe the circumstances
under which officers are allowed to conduct foot pursuits and corresponding searches.The policy should
also outline the importance of officer and public safety when conducting foot pursuits.FWPD should
collaborate with OPOM on the policy's development and implementation.February 2021:OPOM
submitted a draft policy.Draft is currently under review by FWPD Chain of Command.
PD Concur/In-progress
October 2020
Reiterate the arrest process and duties with the Jail facility staff and Sergeants.PD Concur/Complete
Formally document allegations for all complaints received.All complaints are now assigned an IAS
number,formally documented with allegations,and saved in the case file on IAPro.PD Concur/Complete
IAS and/or chain of command include detailed information on their investigatory activities within the
complaint file summaries. IAS should formally document allegations for all complaints received.All
investigation activities are now formally documented and saved in the casefile on IAPro.
PD Concur/Complete
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Use of Force
The following recommendations were presented to FWPD based upon insights gleaned by OPOM staff while
reviewing the current General Orders,SOPs,structure of the department,benchmark studies,and/or
monitoring uses of force by Fort Worth police officers.
August 2020
All officers involved in Use of Force incidences should complete an incident supplemental report as part
of their use of force reporting.Supervisors and the chain of command reviewing use of force reports
should ensure that all reports are submitted and thoroughly reviewed as part of their investigation and
review of use of force incidents.The officer's chain of command should formally document such
incidences through an inter-office correspondence(IOC) or upload/attach to the BlueTeam report and
IAPro.PD Concur/Complete
December 2020
IAS should fully investigate an officer's use of force incident.PD Concur/Complete
January 2021
As a de-escalation technique,the General Orders be amended to mandate taser warnings prior to
deployment.PD Concur/Complete
IAS should fully investigate a Use of Force report where an officer used an intermediate level of force,
instead of a low level of force.PD Concur/Complete
February 2021
Add FWPD mission statement,define what Use of Force Review Board reviews,changing critical police
incidents to deadly force encounters and grammatical changes.PD Concur/Complete
March 2021
General Order 306.09 identify the collaboration between FWPD and OPOM on the revision of the UOF
Board composition based on current best practices research.PD Concur/In-Progress
April 2021
Add language to emphasize that diversity of the Use of Force Review Board members is a priority for
the Department. Suggests that a thorough notification and recruitment effort be conducted to ensure
all resources have been exhausted to give opportunity for diverse qualified officers to sit on the Use of
Force Review Board.PD Concur/Complete
June 2021
IAS should fully investigate use of force reports for potential procedural violations of excessive force.
PD Concur/Complete
August 2021
IAS should fully investigate use of force reports and identify any patterns,trends,interventions,or
trainings needed,auditing an officer's past uses of force for potential patterns reviewed.
PD Concur/Complete
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December 2021
IAS should fully investigate use of force reports to determine any procedural challenges and audit an
officer's past uses of force for potential patterns review.Offer additional training opportunities,
including mental health training to officers to ensure they are effectively servicing the diverse needs of
every community member.PD Concur/Complete
Policy Review
The following recommendations were presented to FWPD based upon insights gleaned by OPOM staff while
reviewing the current General Orders,SOPs,structure of the department,benchmark studies and stakeholder
feedback.
April 2020
OPOM monitor oral boards for new potential recruits. OPOM also advised that HR sit on board.Both
OPOM and HR sat on oral boards beginning in January 2021.PD Concur/Complete
August 2020
Proposed revisions to General Order 421.00,Employee Wellness and Early Intervention.The goal was to
ensure any triggers or outcomes are accounted for and addressed.PD Concur/In-Progress
FWPD should consider revising the BWC policy(GO 506.03)to address issues in supervisory review
of BWC footage and ensure greater accountability in instances in which officers fail to activate and/or use
the BWC according to policy.OPOM will continue to monitor FWPD BWC usage and make
recommendations regarding revisions to the Policy as needed.PD Concur/Complete
January 2021
Proposed revisions to UOF Review Board composition regarding OPOM's involvement and its
responsibilities. The goal was to ensure that OPOM remained independent and had the ability to monitor
the board.PD Concur/Complete
March 2021
Create SOPs and training for the oral board recruitment process and members.June 2021:Training was
created for potential new oral board members regarding expectations.SOPs are in-process.
PD Concur/In-progress
October 2021
OPOM follow-up regarding Backgrounds Unit recommendations(PD Concur/In-Progress):
1. Request status of the Oral Board SOPs(prior recommendation).
2. Need for uniformity and consistency of polygraph testing.
3.The Background History Form used during oral boards should be modified to ensure all board
members'consistent completion.
4.Training for oral board members needed. Recommended conferring with HR to assist with training.
5.A due diligence checklist was recommended for background investigators when conducting
background reviews for consistency.
6.Additional tracking of applicant data who did not pass the oral board process. Should include
reasoning for failure such as gender,race,age,education level,etc.
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DATACOLLECTION
Perception Surveys
Although some challenges cities face with civilian oversight of law enforcement are universal,each experience
has its own set of successes and challenges. In 2020,the OPOM conducted two separate surveys to evaluate
Fort Worth community members'and police officer's perceptions of community-police relations.Surveys
were accessible for members of the community and police department to complete July 23-August 7,2020.
Key Officer results:
• 68.5%believed that ongoing de-escalation training is necessary
• 66.1%of respondents strongly disagreed that police have reason to distrust most citizens
• Many noted the need for increased transparency and greater emphasis on generating community literacy
in police roles and actions.
• Many noted a need for greater support among city leadership and an increased effort to improve diversity
within specialized units and recruiting.
Key Community results:
• 62%of respondents had a positive view of FWPD performance.
• Most all racial groups noted that they were treated fairly by FWPD except Black/African Americans
(41.2%).
• Most respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that the FWPD is a legitimate authority(68.6%),that the
community should do what the FWPD tells them to do(61.7%),and have confidence that FWPD officers
can do theirjob well(65.2%).
• Most respondents(52.6%)noted that community oversight of the FWPD is very important.
•While many respondents remain optimistic that relations between the community and police would
improve,most asserted that real change could not begin until it is embraced by law enforcement.
The OPOM presented a survey analysis during the the City Council Work Session on September 15, 2020.
OPOM also conducted multiple community engagements about the surveys and the survey results.The
presentation was recorded and made available via Fort Worth TV.The survey analysis was also made available
online at www.fortworthtexas.gov/OPOM.
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Complaint and Commendation Statistics
The following is an analysis of the progress and timely completion of all inquiries,including commendations and
formal complaints received by the Office of Police Oversight Monitor between March 2020- December 2021.
Inquiries Defined
Commendation 3
Complaint Follow-up 4
Event/Meeting Invite 4
FWPD 3
Media Request 5
Not Applicable for OPOM 15
Possible Complaint 138
Preliminary Review 1
Questions/Request Info 37
Request to assist OPOM 10
Suggestions 16
Supports OPOM 6
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Formal Complaints Status
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Completed:54
Inquiries Contact Method
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*Note that these numbers do not include complaints filed directly with the FWPD,as they were not monitored by the OPOM
in 2020-21. The OPOM did not begin receiving formal notifications about these complaints until late August 2021. From
August 2021-December 2021,the OPOM received 110 formal complaints filed directly with the FWPD.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Created a complaint form and began receiving and • Held seven Mutual Accountability Working group
reviewing complaints,inquiries,commendations, meetings to collaborate and reach consensus on a
and uses of force. recommendation to enhance community oversight
• Reviewed,researched and benchmarked FWPD of Fort Worth law enforcement.Their
polices and procedures. recommendation was presented to the Mayor and
City Council during the work session on September
• Conducted meetings with multiple community 21,2021.Subsequent community engagements
organizations,city and civic leaders. were conducted to share recommendation in late
• Conducted and/or attended periodic meetings set 2021.
with the Police Chief,Assistant Police Chiefs and . Facilitated the ad hoc working group meetings.
FWPD Professional Standards Division.
• Made recommendations pursuant to OPOM • Monitored FWPD's uses of force,critical incidents,
reviews and observations. and the Use of Force Review Board meetings.
• Conducted research on promising law enforcement • Monitored FWPD Recruitment Oral Boards.
practices regarding matters like use of force • Partnered with Texas A&M Law Externship Program
reviews,complaint mediation processes,pursuits, to expose students to public policy and legal
early intervention,etc. implications regarding community oversight of law
• Provided periodic updates during Work Session to enforcement.
City Council. • Conducted over 250 virtual and in-person meetings,
• Created a website and informational materials. Lunch&Learns,Collaborative Conversations,and
• Commenced working on the creation of an Summer Open Houses.
automated complaint form and database of • Conducted more than 95 community presentations.
identified data points. • Reviewed more than 1,000 use of force reports to
• Authored and published three editions of the ensure practices are reflective of departmental
OPOM newsletter. policies,identify patterns and trends,and to
• Facilitated ad hoc working group meetings. recommend changes to the FWPD General Orders.
• Collaborated with stakeholders and examined the • Attended periodic meetings involving FWPD
results from collaboration sessions,community/ Executive Team, Internal Affairs and Patrol Action.
officer perception surveys and other key • Recommended over a dozen changes to FWPD
stakeholder groups' recommendations received to policies and procedures through review and
propose enhanced community-police accountability monitoring of FWPD operations.
model. • Hired five new staff members including a Senior
• Proposed an ad hoc Mutual Accountability Working Policy Advisor,Deputy Director,Senior
group. Management Analyst,and a Senior Administrative
Assistant.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS & COMMON • egatio
Arrest- Seized by legal authority and taken into custody.
Allegation -When a citizen accuses an officer of specific wrong-doing.
Case -An identification of an investigation.
Complaint - An allegation (excluding any criminal investigation) from any source, of any action
or inaction by a Fort Worth police office which the source considers to be contrary to law,
proper procedure,good order, or in some manner prejudicial to the individual, FWPD or community.
Complainant -A citizen filing a complaint against a sworn Fort Worth police officer.
Critical Police Incident - The death or serious bodily injury of an individual in the custody of a
Fort Worth Police Department employee, a Fort Worth Fire Department Arson Investigator, a City
of Fort Worth Marshal, or a law enforcement officer whose ordinary jurisdiction does not include
the City of Fort Worth, while in the course and scope of duty as a law enforcement officer within
the City of Fort Worth.
Exonerated -When a preponderance of evidence shows that the alleged conduct occurred but did
not violate FWPD policies, procedures or training.
Fiscal Year- October 1-September 30.
Finding -The conclusion of the investigation of the allegation against an officer.
General Orders- Published directives to enforce a policy or procedure that is not otherwise
addressed in applicable regulations or law.
Investigation- An official review that includes, but is not limited to,witness interviews; evidence
collection; policy, procedure and legal review; analysis and conclusion with findings.
Inquiry-An examination into facts or principles.
Misconduct- Behavior or activity that is illegal or wrong and or does not conform to an established
standard.
NACOLE -The National Association of Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement.
Not Sustained -Where there are insufficient facts to decide whether the alleged misconduct
occurred.
OPOM -The Office of the Police Monitor.
Outside City Limits- The incident did not occur in the City of Fort Worth.
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Preponderance of Evidence - The greater weight of the evidence required in a civil (non-criminal
lawsuit for the trier of fact) jury or judge without a jury to decide in favor of one side or the other.
This preponderance is based on the more convincing evidence and its probable truth or accuracy,and
not on the amount of evidence.
Review-To assess a complaint filed with or referred to OPOM.
Search- The examination of a person's premises (residence, business,or vehicle) by law enforcement
officers looking for evidence of the commission of a crime.The search is proper if it is incident to an
arrest or written or verbal permission is granted to conduct the search.
Suspect- Includes any individual who a police officer reasonably believes is about to commit, is
committing or has committed an offense,or poses an immediate threat to the safety of the public,
officers or themselves.
Sustained -Where the complainant's allegation is supported by sufficient evidence to determine that
the incident occurred,and the actions of the officer were improper.
Unfounded - When an investigation determines no facts exist to support the incident alleged.
Use of Excessive Force- Officer(s) use of some type of force,whether physical or by instrument,that
is beyond what is reasonably necessary.
Use of Force -Officer(s)use of some type of force,whether physical or by instrument,that restricts
the movement of a person.
Victim -A person harmed, injured, or killed because of a crime,accident, or other event or action.
Withdrawn- A complaint that is reviewed and closed per directive.
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