Fort Worth Police

We want to thank the U.S. Marshals Survivors Benefit Fund for their generosity and support of the family of fallen FWPD Officer Brian Gentry. Taskforce Officer Gentry passed away on October 21st. While there will never be any way to fill this void, the compassion of the U.S. Marshals Survivors Benefit Fund will provide much appreciated financial relief for Taskforce Officer Gentry's family during this difficult time.

End of Watch: George Parker Driskill, November 11, 1935 Officer Driskill's death was an indirect result of severe injuries he suffered in or about 1931 after being struck by a motor vehicle as he stepped off a curb. After the accident, Officer Driskill was only able to work sporadically and was granted a pension by the Fort Worth City Council for a medical retirement relating to his on the job injury. On November 11, 1935, Retired Officer G. Parker Driskill died at his north Fort Worth home. He was 63 years old. #WeWillNeverForget

All of us at the Fort Worth Police Department want to extend our deepest gratitude to any and all who have served in our armed forces. If you haven't, we encourage you to take time to thank a veteran today.

Public safety is our priority and we are always here to help the members of our community anyway we can. Stay safe, Fort Worth!

This week, FWPD Officer Trent Hill along with several officers from around the state attended the International Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Officer Hill joined over 600 officers and athletes in a 5K, Polar Plunge and Pickle Ball tournaments with Special Olympics Athletes to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics.

You're gonna love this job. This team. This city. This career. You're gonna love it. Applications open November 25. JoinFWPD.com

We are celebrating Veterans Day with Fort Worth's annual parade next week, Wednesday November 11! Stay in the know about what streets will be closed that morning! Plan ahead, use the map and find an alternate route and help keep your morning commute running smoothly!

In September of 2026, the suspect who ordered a rideshare and exposed himself and made obscene gestures during the transport has been arrested. The suspect is identified as 31 year-old Cameron Gaines, charged with Indecent Exposure. We want to thank the public for their assistance in identifying this individual, which ultimately helped lead to his arrest.

Happy Halloween, Fort Worth! We wish everyone a fun and safe Halloween!

Yesterday, we laid to rest our friend and brother, Officer Brian Gentry #3403. We gathered to honor Brian, with his family, friends and fellow officers. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his loved ones and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him. Rest easy, brother. We will take it from here. #WeWillNeverForget #3403

The funeral service for Officer Brian Gentry #3403 will begin today at 10:00 a.m. The link below is available to anyone who would wish to tune in to view the service. The live stream is scheduled to go live 15 minutes prior. youtube.com/live/9D7skqZTvts…

Westbound traffic at I-35 on Basswood Boulevard from Basswood to Horseman will be closed for the time being. Avoid this area if you can. Closed due to a gas leak. No injuries have been reported.

Today, we recognize and thank all the first responders who answer the call when our city and our community need them most. To all the Fort Worth police officers, fire fighters, dispatchers and paramedics, we are grateful for the courage, dedication and service you all bring to protecting and caring for others every day. We also want to extend a much deserved thank you to @BBButchers in Fort Worth for once again hosting us for their National First Responders Day Lunch! We feel deeply blessed to have businesses and individuals in our city who stand beside us and support us every day.

End of Watch: Officer Edward Martin Belcher, October 28, 1971 Officer E.M. Belcher was slain by a sniper's bullet. The shooting took place at the Electric Circus night club at 3140 E. Riverside Drive in the aftermath of an earlier incident at the club in which another man had been shot. Belcher was among the two dozen officers who had responded to the scene of the earlier shooting. The shot that killed Officer Belcher was fired from the roof of a nearby restaurant over 200 yards away. He was 24 years old. #WeWillNeverForget

End of Watch: Sergeant Jon Arden Jenson, October 28, 2023 Sergeant Jon Jenson died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant Jenson was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Fort Worth Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, and sister. #WeWillNeverForget

End of Watch: Captain George Francis Conant, October 27, 1916 On October 21, 1916, Fort Worth Police Captain George Francis Conant spent a day on surveillance in an alley, waiting for a suspect in a stabbing to arrive. The was a cold, drizzly day, and at the end of the day, Captain Conant was displaying cold symptoms and went home ill. Pneumonia quickly developed from this illness and Captain Conant died on October 27, 1916. He was 44 years old. #WeWillNeverForget

Tonight, our city honored the life and service of Fallen Fort Worth Police Officer, Brian Gentry #3403, who passed away last week. We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in lighting a candle to remember Brian and how much he meant to his friends, family and this department. Though words may fall short, the support of our Fort Worth family means more than can be expressed. #WeWillNeverForget #3403

End of Watch: Officer Thaddeaus James Stevenson, October 25, 1961 Officer Thaddeaus James Stevenson was on routine patrol with his partner when they were ambushed by a man with a .410 gauge shotgun. Officer Stevenson was shot twice, striking the right side of his face, neck, and right arm. At least one of the pellets struck Officer Stevenson in the Jugular vein. Officer Stevenson was taken to a local hospital. Officer Stevenson returned to work on 'light duty,' however, he began having increasing difficulty in using his right arm. Due to his worsening condition, Officer Stevenson suffered a serious stroke which left him bedridden and unable to speak. When Officer Stevenson died, the causes of death included heart disease and cerebral vascular disease which had been brought on due to his original gunshot wounds and PTSD. He was 71 years old. #WeWillNeverForget Note: Officer's Taylor's End of Watch post was scheduled for yesterday, the anniversary of his passing, but the post did not go up due to a technical error.