/tags/fort-worth-police-department Fort Worth Police Department en-US Copyright Wed, 07 May 2025 20:03:37 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-05-07/fort-worth-rape-kit-backlog The Fort Worth Police Department's backlog was attributed to a lack of certified staff. Wed, 07 May 2025 20:03:37 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-05-07/fort-worth-rape-kit-backlog Megan Cardona /news/2025-05-02/fort-worth-police-say-theyre-near-completion-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kit-backlog The Fort Worth Police Department reports that it is close to finishing the processing of a significant number of untested sexual assault evidence kits. This backlog drew public attention after a h[-gpof investigative reports last year by NBC 5. Fri, 02 May 2025 14:01:15 GMT /news/2025-05-02/fort-worth-police-say-theyre-near-completion-of-sexual-assault-evidence-kit-backlog Katherine Hobbs /news/2025-04-28/fort-worth-police-spent-7k-on-new-york-trip-as-part-of-modern-child-pornography-investigation Five officers visited four New York City art institutions as part of their investigation into allegations of child pornography at the Modern. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:15:22 GMT /news/2025-04-28/fort-worth-police-spent-7k-on-new-york-trip-as-part-of-modern-child-pornography-investigation David Moreno | Fort Worth Report , Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /criminal-justice/2025-03-25/tarrant-county-commissioner-manny-ramirez-death-threats The threats included racial slurs, Ramirez's office said in a press release. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:09:05 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-03-25/tarrant-county-commissioner-manny-ramirez-death-threats Miranda Suarez /criminal-justice/2025-03-11/high-speed-police-chase-deaths-families-north-texas-fort-worth More and more people are dying during high-speed police chases. Officers, suspects and people who weren’t involved in the chase aren't always protected from grave harm. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:59:00 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-03-11/high-speed-police-chase-deaths-families-north-texas-fort-worth Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2025-03-07/tarrant-law-enforcement-joins-forces-with-advocates-faith-groups-to-fight-human-trafficking Kendall Reed spends a majority of her day-to-day life on college campuses or churches, talking with students and congregants about sexual assault, abuse and how to reach out to her organization for help. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:15:01 GMT /news/2025-03-07/tarrant-law-enforcement-joins-forces-with-advocates-faith-groups-to-fight-human-trafficking Marissa Greene | Fort Worth Report /news/2025-02-06/body-camera-footage-shows-hours-long-standoff-in-4th-fort-worth-police-shooting-of-2025 Nicholas Sides, 35, was shot and killed Jan. 30 after opening fire on police during a standoff. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:55:48 GMT /news/2025-02-06/body-camera-footage-shows-hours-long-standoff-in-4th-fort-worth-police-shooting-of-2025 Penelope Rivera /government/2025-02-05/fort-worth-police-vow-to-crack-down-on-skyrocketing-at-t-cable-thefts When Fort Worth City Council member Gyna Bivens started receiving complaints from residents about extended cable outages in their neighborhoods, she knew she could get answers. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:26:50 GMT /government/2025-02-05/fort-worth-police-vow-to-crack-down-on-skyrocketing-at-t-cable-thefts Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /news/2025-01-17/man-seen-firing-at-fort-worth-officers-in-body-cam-video-still-in-critical-condition Cameron Leverett was shot at least five times during a domestic disturbance call last week, police said at a press conference Friday. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:16:17 GMT /news/2025-01-17/man-seen-firing-at-fort-worth-officers-in-body-cam-video-still-in-critical-condition Penelope Rivera /news/2025-01-10/fort-worth-man-critically-injured-after-being-shot-by-police-on-domestic-disturbance-call Fort Worth police responded to a domestic disturbance call Thursday evening. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:02:06 GMT /news/2025-01-10/fort-worth-man-critically-injured-after-being-shot-by-police-on-domestic-disturbance-call Megan Cardona