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 FWPD West Division Newsletter
April 2025
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Founders Classical Academy Marks "Justice" Month with Focus on Fairness, Respect, and Virtue
To commemorate "Justice Month," Founders Classical Academy welcomed special guests from the judiciary and Mounted Patrol. Judge Bob McCoy shared insights into his role as a judge, discussing the balance between compassion and punishment in his daily decision-making. Following his presentation, Judge McCoy engaged with students by answering their questions.
The event also featured the Mounted Patrol, where Officer Oglesby and Equine Specialist Calhoun explained the role of horses in police work. They detailed the training process that prepares horses for careers in the Mounted Patrol. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about the officers' responsibilities and learn more about this unique aspect of law enforcement.
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In the Community:
Avoiding Frauds & Scams - Overture Ridgmar
On March 27, 2025, residents of Overture Ridgmar attended a presentation on avoiding frauds and scams, led by Crime Prevention Specialist Steve Mitsuhashi. The session included a question-and-answer segment, where CPS Mitsuhashi shared valuable insights and practical tips to help attendees protect themselves from becoming victims of crime. His presentation equipped them with the necessary knowledge to safeguard themselves effectively against various scams and frauds.
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In the Community:
Luella Merrett Elementary and South Hi Mount School Host Career Day Events
On March 14, 2025, NPO Pennington L14 (bottom left) participated in Career Day at Luella Merrett Elementary School. During the event, he shared insights about his general duties, discussed his educational background and ongoing studies, answered students' questions, and provided a tour of his Police Tahoe. A young girl dressed in a police uniform had a brief conversation with NPO Pennington after his presentation.
On March 21, 2025, NPO Escalante K13 and NPO Morquecho K14 (center and bottom right) attended Career Day activities at South Hi Mount School. Students engaged in interactive sessions where they could win prizes by correctly answering questions posed by the officers.
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Recap: LVT Rise Community Safety Fair 2025
We want to express our sincere appreciation to our partners for their outstanding support in making the 2025 Community Safety Fair a success, even with the weather challenges. Here are some memorable photos that capture the spirit of the day.
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Scam Alert
Scammers tell all kinds of stories to try to get your money or information. They might call, pretend to be from a government agency, and say you owe a fine. Or they may pose as a friend or love interest online who supposedly needs money for an emergency. A scammer might offer you a (fake) job, but say you need to pay a fee before you get hired. Or they might tell a different lie.
Though the details might change, scams usually have some things in common. And knowing what they are can help you recognize — and then avoid — scams that come your way.
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Scammers contact you unexpectedly. Don’t respond to unexpected calls, emails, texts, or social media messages that ask for money or personal information. If you’re not sure if a call or message is real, reach out to the business, organization, or person — even if they’re claiming to be a friend or relative — using contact information you looked up yourself and know to be true.
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Scammers tell you to hurry. They don’t want you to have time to think or to check out their story. So slow down. Talk to someone you trust.
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Scammers tell you to pay — and HOW to pay. Don’t pay anyone who contacts you out of the blue and insists you can only pay with cash, a gift card, a wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or a payment app. Scammers want you to pay these ways because once you do, it’s hard to track and hard to get your money back.
If you’ve lost money to a scam, reach out to the company you used to send the money right away and see if there’s a way to get it back. Then report the scammer at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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By having the Neighborhood Patrol Officers dedicated to specific geographic areas, the officers are not only able to become more familiar with the area than regular patrol officers, but they are also able to serve as a resource for and get to know area residents and business owners, learn about neighborhood concerns, and build working relationships with area Citizen on Patrol volunteers to work hand-in-hand in reducing neighborhood crime and promoting crime prevention tools.
Primary Duties:
- Work with crime analysts to identify crime trends within assigned neighborhoods, maintain open lines of communication with detectives, and assist the Information Management Section and supervisors in planning appropriate actions to address issues.
- Foster positive community leadership as a means to empower citizens within their neighborhoods by encouraging involvement in Citizens on Patrol, Citizen Police Academy, and Crime Watch to work collaboratively to reduce crime and promote crime prevention tools.
- Maintain open lines of communication between residents, business owners and the police department by attending community meetings and events, including neighborhood association and other community meetings.
- Recruit Citizen on Patrol volunteers, schedule them for training, and provide on-going training and correspondence to encourage and retain active memberships.
Enter your address on http://oneaddress.fortworthtexas.gov/ You will find your BEAT and NPO assigned as well as your nearest City Facilities, Services, and Crime Data.
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Connecting People and Services
No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.
A. Demore new NPO for L19
Amanda Demore is the new NPO that has been assigned to beat L19. To learn a little more about NPO Demore, see her biography below.
Hello! My name is Officer Amanda Demore, and I’m honored to serve as your new Neighborhood Police Officer. I’ve been with the Fort Worth Police Department since December 2020, spending the past four years on West Division in patrol. Throughout my career, I have undergone extensive training to better equip me with the skills and knowledge to serve our community effectively. Beyond my career, I married my best friend, Grayson St. Clair in October 2024, and we are thrilled to be expecting our first child! We are so excited for this new chapter as parents. That being said, my last name will be changing and will be St. Clair, after all of the paperwork is done. I enjoy the adventure of traveling whenever I get the chance and when I’m off work, I am unwinding with a good book on my couch.
Building strong relationships between law enforcement and the community is my top priority. I look forward to getting to know you all, hearing your concerns, and working together to keep Walsh Ranch a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out – I am here to help!
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NPO Personnel Changes Lincoln District
Former L15 NPO Nelson Ehirim recently transferred to the Community Engagement Unit and is now the Crime Free Multi Housing officer. As a result of Officer Ehirim's transfer, the following personnel changes in Lincoln District became effective March 22, 2025.
NPO Park L13 - Is now the NPO for L15.
NPO Haddad L19 - Is now the NPO for L13
NPO Demore/St. Clair - Is now the NPO for L19
NPO Roster
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Community Center News
Las Vegas Trail Rise Community Center
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Thomas Place Community Center
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