HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4521-09-2015 A Resolution
NO. 4521-09-2015
SUPPORTING THE FORT WORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION
IN THE NATIONAL INITIATIVE FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY TRUST AND
JUSTICE
WHEREAS, the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice
("Initiative") is designed to improve relationships and increase trust between
communities and law enforcement agencies;
WHEREAS, the Initiative aims to advance public and scholarly understanding of
issues contributing to the relationships between communities and law enforcement
agencies;
WHEREAS, the Initiative will operate as a collaborative effort between the
National Network for Safe Communities, through John Jay College, the Center for
Policing Equity at the University of California, Los Angeles, the Justice Collaboratory at
Yale University, and the Urban Institute;
WHEREAS, the collaborative approach will provide an increased opportunity to
identify and solve problems to transform the community and improve public safety;
WHEREAS, researchers will use evidence-based research to explore, advance,
assess, and disseminate information intended to enhance procedural justice, reduce
implicit bias, and support racial reconciliation;
WHEREAS, the Initiative will involve several components, including establishing
an information clearinghouse, conducting scholarly research, providing training for
police officers on procedural justice and implicit bias, conducting community surveys,
and developing strategies to enhance procedural justice, reduce implicit bias, and support
reconciliation;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth was selected as a pilot site for the Initiative
due to its demonstrated commitment to encouraging diversity, its willingness to engage
in community policing, and the demonstrated capacity of City officials, law enforcement
agencies, and community members to engage, evaluate, and improve upon law
enforcement and community relations;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth strives to provide quality law enforcement
services in partnership with the community to create a safe environment for the citizens
of Fort Worth;
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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, in its commitment to provide exceptional law
enforcement services, desires to participate in the Initiative to improve upon the
existing, amicable relationships between law enforcement and the community;
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth's participation in the Initiative will provide
the Fort Worth Police Department with new, innovative techniques in community policing
and encourage increased collaboration, trust, and respect between the Fort Worth Police
Department and the community to enhance community safety and effective policing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
1. The City Council supports the Fort Worth Police Department's participation in
the National Initiative; and
2. The City Council designates the Assistant City Manager for the Police
Department as the individual with authority to execute an agreement related to the Fort
Worth Police Department's participation in the National Initiative on behalf of the City
of Fort Worth.
Adopted this 29thday of September, 2015.
ATTEST:
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SHAREN WILSON
Criminal District Attorney
Tarrant County
September 21, 2015
Mr. David Cooke
City Manager
City of Fort Worth
1000 Throckmorton Street
Fort Worth TX 76102
Dear Mr, Cooke,
Congratulations to you and the City of Fort Worth for being selected as one of the pilot sites for
the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice. In Tarrant County,the overall criminal
justice system is blessed to enjoy a great relationship with our community:of course, efforts to enhance
these relationships are welcome.
The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office is willing to assist in strategies that may
enhance our community relationships or improve public safety.
Please include us on any efforts where our participation may be of assistance.
Very truly rs
Sharen Wilson
Criminal District Attorney
Bcc: Interim Chief Rhonda Robertson
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401 West Belknap Fort Worth,Texas 76196 817.884.1400