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FY 2021-22 Highlights

Statistical data for CY2022 was submitted ahead of the State's deadline and in accordance with the National Incident Based Reporting (NIBR)
guidelines.
Facilitated two purges of documents in accordance with the State's record retention.
Continued disposition of property, further reducing the number of active items in the Property and Evidence room.
Bedford PD Explorer Post 2121 competed in the Cowtown Showdown Explorer Competition and placed 1st in the Pursuit/Felony Stop scenario
category. The Post also competed at the David Paris Memorial Explorer Competition and placed 2nd in the Domestic Disturbance scenario.
The Santa Cops program provided Christmas to 32 children.
The Behavioral Intervention Unit (BIU) hosted the Arkansas City Police Department (KS), which has since partnered with
the hospital in their jurisdiction, and implemented protocols currently used by the BIU for incidents involving mental
health and domestic violence situations. Additionally, the Arkansas City Police Department is using the BIU Standard
Operating Procedure manual as a template within their agency.
The Behavioral Intervention Unit participated in a documentary highlighting the mission and impact of the Project Beloved organization on
victims of violent crimes.
The Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) implemented the Senior Care Call Program which provides weekly calls to the senior population of
City residents to check on their welfare and to maintain social contact.
Community Services implemented Positive Of cer Student Time (POST) in the Bedford elementary schools, which resulted in 112 hours of
engagement between of cers and students. Activities include book reading by of cers, discussions, visits and joining the students during
lunchtime.
The homicide case from 1986 involving the victim, Janet Love, was solved with the use of modern DNA technology. The process involved
conducting forensic genetic genealogy testing of DNA found at the scene and the results identi ed a potential suspect who was now
deceased. With the help of a genealogist and public records, detectives were able to piece together a family tree. With the cooperation of
living family members, a kinship analysis facilitated by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identi cation positively identi ed the
potential suspect as the offender.
The Criminal Investigations Division quickly identi ed the suspect involved in an incident involving explosives, allowing NETCAST (Northeast
Tarrant County Area SWAT Team) to quickly and safely apprehend the subject without consequences.
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) fosters continued partnerships with local resources to include One Safe Place, SafeHaven, The
Women’s Center, Texas Health Resources Hurst-Euless-Bedford, the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Springwood Hospital, Millwood Hospital, John
Peter Smith Hospital and UnBound North Texas. These relationships have allowed the Behavioral Intervention Unit and CID to better serve
those in need by having direct communication with professionals, and creating immediate connections between the resource and the
individual.
The Criminal Investigations Division partners with Adult Probation & Pretrial to be made aware when offenders of personal violence bond out
of jail with certain bond conditions. Additionally, the Division can be made aware when an offender has violated their parole.
The Criminal Investigations Division networks with entities within Tarrant County to provide assistance to victims of
sexual assault. The team has been developed to share resources with other cities and meetings are attended every
quarter.
The Department participated in and supported the Special Olympics through fundraising efforts and volunteering
at special events. Additionally, Of cers Lena West and Amanda Garcia were guest speakers at the annual Breakfast
with Champions event.
Completed renovations and improvements throughout the law enforcement building.
Creation of the Deployment Team to address hotspots of criminal activity throughout the City.
The Community Services Department facilitated several events to engage the younger generation, including a
basketball camp. Of cers also visit schools during the week, especially on Thumbs Up Thursday and High 5 Fridays,
to interact with the students.
Restructing of departmental personnel and reassignment of divisional tasks allow the public service of cers to
return to the street. New responsibilities will provide support to the patrol division by responding to non-
threatening calls for service and addressing parking complaints/violations.
A rebranding of the Department occurred through a redesign of the police patch and new uniforms.
Creation of the Department's purpose and revision of the mission statement.

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