“Violent crime is the number one issue for the Fort Worth Police Department. Violent crime is the number one issue for me,” said Chief Neil Noakes.
– Fort Worth police responded to four homicides in four weeks involving young people in the community.To combat the rising crime, Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes laid out his vision to reduce crime.
Noakes also brought up the growing population of Fort Worth as more people move to the city, contributing to the higher number of crimes the city is seeing, especially when it comes to shooting and homicides.When it comes to prevention, Noakes said certain types of guns need to be taken off the streets and a gang prevention officer needs to be in the gang unit.Pastor Jack Crane said clergy needs to be a part of the solution, too.
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