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2/5/2021
FORT WORTH, Texas-
For
the second time in two weeks, a Fort Worth Police Officer discovered a
racially insensitive post shared by another Fort Worth Officer. On
Friday, February 5th, Internal Affairs investigators were made aware and
have begun an investigation into the matter. At the direction of Chief
Noakes, the officer, a 4 year veteran, has been placed on restricted
duty, which consists of removal of the officer’s gun, badge, and all
police powers, pending the outcome of the investigation.
The
Fort Worth Police Department is committed to transparency and will
release further information when we are legally able to do so. The Fort
Worth Police Department holds every officer to a very high standard and
any comment, post, or communication which is racially insensitive or
unprofessional will not be tolerated. It reflects poorly on our
department and the other officers who do the job right every day. Our
department will continue to hold accountable those who do not meet our
standards. |