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§ 2-140 — ESTABLISHED

Fort Worth City Code (2026 S-20: local legislation current through Ordinance 28600-06-2026, effective June 9, 2026) · Fort Worth City Code § 2-140

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§ 2-140 ESTABLISHED.

A police department is hereby established, charged with maintaining peace and order in the community and protecting the citizens of the city. The department shall provide continuous patrol services, response to citizens' calls for assistance, investigate criminal offenses, apprehend offenders, provide traffic enforcement and enforce all municipal ordinances and laws, state and federal, the enforcement of which it is charged with. The police department shall be administered by the office of the chief of police, who shall be designated by the city manager. (Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 15, passed 2-4-2020)