Collaboration, awareness: Strategies of the Fort Worth Police Human Trafficking Unit
The Fort Worth Police Department Human Trafficking Unit, which transitioned from the major case unit in 2019, identifies and removes people being used by human traffickers. This story is part of "The City Beat," an ongoing series that explores issues facing Fort Worth.
How the Fort Worth Crisis Intervention Team handles mental health calls
Individuals suffering from untreated mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed during a police encounter than other civilians, according to a study from the Treatment Advocacy Center. This story is part of "The City Beat," an ongoing series that explores issues facing Fort Worth.
How the Fort Worth Mounted Patrol has protected the city for over a century
The Mounted Patrol has kept its mission — “no terrain too rough, no task too tough” — alive for over a century. This story is part of "The City Beat," an ongoing series that explores issues facing Fort Worth.
Keeping Funky Town under control: What’s the Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District?
The CCPD was initially established in 1995 to combat local crime— record crime rates across the city in the late '80s and early '90s were the driving force of the CCPD — but over the last 25 years, it has become an integral part of city spending. This story is part of "The City Beat," an ongoing series that explores issues facing Fort Worth.
Visitor side of Frog Alley garage is open for students during storms
Parking concerns from students include the lack of covered parking, lots close to campus and parking tickets.
Froggie 5-0 considers, tests new changes in preparation for the fall
Students may not be able to use Froggie 5-0 for a convenient trip across campus starting in the fall of 2022.
Don’t press send: Cyber ‘sextortion’ of students becoming more common at TCU
TCU Police are reporting an uptick in cyber blackmail cases among students.
Clusterfork: Silverware theft worsens at Market Square
Silverware, plates, and cups are consistently going missing from Market Square due to theft by students and faculty.
TCU students are venturing abroad but not without some precautions
Students are able to study abroad once again, but they may be met with various COVID-19 regulations.
Criminal mischief: The most common crime reported at TCU residence halls this semester
TCU Police Commander Stephen Hall said criminal mischief and property damage are the most commonly reported crimes in residence halls.