Fort Worth Police Chief Says Department Using Data-Driven Approach To Combat Violent Crime Surge

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

July 15, 2021

Fort Worth’s police chief plans to continue building the department’s use of technology and data into the next year to address an increase in violent crime.

Through identifying large crime hot spots, then pinpointing individual homes and business, police have used a growing system of cameras and scanners to help locate suspects in what Chief Neil Noakes says is a record amount of time.

Noakes spoke about the strategy Wednesday as the city continues to experience a surge in violent crime and homicides.

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