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 FWPD West Division Newsletter
November 2025
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National Night Out Events Strengthen Community Ties in West Division
Creativity, imagination, and community pride were on full display as 35 National Night Out events unfolded across West Division. Residents enjoyed a variety of delicious food, engaging activities, and games for children. Highlights included classic car exhibits at one location and vintage military hardware displays at another, while many sites featured live bands or DJs. Special appearances by Air One, the Mounted Patrol, and SWAT added excitement to the festivities. The Fire Department, along with city leaders and representatives from multiple departments, joined in to connect with the community. Each event embodied the spirit of National Night Out—bringing neighbors together and fostering stronger bonds between residents and local police officers throughout West Division.
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Residents of Lake Como Community of Hope Trained to Combat Medicare Fraud
On October 8, 2025, NPOs Klein and Leon, CPS Mitsuhashi, and COP Captain Coss visited the Lake Como Community of Hope to provide residents with education on Medicare fraud. Participants learned about common types of fraud, how to recognize potential scams, and which agencies to contact if they suspect fraudulent activity.
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Overton South Neighborhood Association Residents Educated on Phantom Hacker Scam
At its quarterly business meeting, the Overton South Neighborhood Association welcomed CPS Mitsuhashi for an informative presentation on the Phantom Hacker Scam. Members learned how the scam works, the tactics criminals use, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves from becoming victims.
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IDEA Public School Students Join West Division NPOs in Red Ribbon Week Celebration
On Oct. 29, 2025, IDEA Public School celebrated Red Ribbon Week with great enthusiasm as about 650 students took part in the event. Hailey Bocanegra, Program Director SOAR for Challenge of Tarrant County, shared an engaging presentation about the dangers of drugs and the importance of making healthy, positive choices. Students also had the chance to visit with West Division NPOs, explore police vehicles and meet McGruff the Crime Dog for a fun and memorable experience. The event highlighted IDEA Public School’s ongoing commitment to promoting student wellness, safety and strong community partnerships.
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West Division NPOs Join Together for the COPS4KIDS Golf Tournament
Monday October 27, 2025, turned out to be a pleasant fall day for Lincoln NPO Sergeant Owen, accompanied by NPOs Cole, Haddad, Musquiz, and Park, to participate in the COPS4KIDS Golf Tournament. The combination of favorable weather and strong performance contributed to a successful event. Proceeds from the tournament will support Fort Worth Police Department programs that provide activities and outreach for children in the community. Events such as this highlight the department’s continued commitment to fostering positive relationships and engagement within the community.
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West Division Officers Take Part in First Responders Story Time at Fort Worth Library
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, NPO McEwan, Commander Heise, and North Command's Deputy Chief Ricks spent part of their morning reading stories to children at the new westside Fort Worth Library, participating in the library’s First Responder preschool story time program.
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Scam Alerts
Every year, scammers get more active around Medicare Open Enrollment Period, trying to get your money, information, or both. As you consider your health coverage and prescription options during this period (October 15-December 7), learn to spot the scams.
First, know that scammers often impersonate Medicare and contact you unexpectedly. They might sound professional and even have some of your personal information. They’ll say you need a “new” or “updated” Medicare card and ask for your Medicare, bank account, or credit card number. But real Medicare cards are free and mailed to you automatically. And true Medicare representatives won’t call, text, or email you out of the blue to ask for your numbers or a payment.
Here are some ways to protect yourself from Medicare scams during Open Enrollment — and year-round:
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Ignore unexpected calls from anyone who demands you share Medicare, personal, or financial information. Medicare will only ask you to verify information if you contact them first, and they won’t try to sell you anything or tell you to pay for your Medicare card. Only scammers do that.
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Don’t rely on your caller ID. It might show Medicare’s name or phone number, but caller ID can be faked. To check it out, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
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Get help to compare costs, coverage, and plans. Contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for assistance. And find information about your coverage options at Medicare.gov — the official U.S. government site for Medicare — or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE.
Report Medicare impersonators and other Medicare scams at 1-800-MEDICARE. Then tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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Beat Happenings!
West Division NPO participates in Community Heroes Day at All Saints Episcopal School
Approximately 180 students took part in All Saints Episcopal School’s annual Community Heroes Day. NPO McEwan spoke to the students about the proper procedure to follow when calling 911 and emphasized the essential information they need to share with the call taker. Students who demonstrated attentive listening were rewarded with a chance to win a prize.
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West Division NPOs Join Playhouse Academy at Beth-El Congregation for Community Helpers Day
NPOs Janzen and Vasquez took part in the Playhouse Academy (Beth-El Congregation) annual Community Helpers Day. This long-standing event gives toddlers through Pre-K students a chance to meet the officers, ask questions, and explore their police vehicles up close.
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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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