FORT WORTH, Texas-
On
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) Officer
Victor Rucker #4220 was terminated following an administrative
investigation into an incident that occurred in June 2022.
On
June 2, 2022, Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Officer
Rucker for a domestic violence incident that occurred while he was
off-duty.
Upon
learning of his arrest, the FWPD immediately began an administrative
investigation. Officer Rucker was placed on restricted duty and stripped
of all police powers during the course of the ongoing criminal and
administrative investigations.
After
a thorough review of the administrative investigation, Officer Rucker’s
chain of command determined that Rucker violated multiple FWPD
policies.
Chief Noakes concurred with the chain of command’s determination and terminated Officer Rucker’s employment with the department.
The
FWPD will continue to hold employees accountable who do not meet the
standards expected of a Fort Worth Police Officer and in doing so, will
continue to be transparent and open with our community.
Any inquiries regarding the criminal investigation should be directed to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
