Welcome from the Chief
With great pride, I present the Forney Police Department's 2023Annual Report, a testament to our commitment to transparency and accountability. This is our inaugural publication, marking the beginning of a tradition we plan to uphold for years. The report encapsulates the City of Forney's crime statistics, operational deployments, and a comprehensive overview of the department's achievements throughout the year, all crucial for your understanding and involvement in our work.
Each year, we take a proactive approach to analyze these statistics and reflect on the previous year's achievements or areas needing further attention. With that in mind, you will find 2023 statistical information alongside 2022's. This comparison is a reflection and a roadmap for improvement, giving the reader an overall perspective on where we have done well and where we must focus our resources to improve.
Some of our significant accomplishments in 2023, which directly benefit our community, include the completion of our five-year strategic staffing study, expansion of our Communications Center, major radio upgrades, grant funding for our newly created Community Engagement Section, assistance in the development of the Kaufman County Street Crimes Task Force, Shared Services Agreement for dispatch services between Forney PD and Forney ISD PD, and increasing our authorized sworn staffing to 48 (previously authorized 40) to name just a few.
The men and women of the Forney Police Department remain dedicated to providing a professional and exceptional level of service to our community. I invite you to look through the report. It will give you a snapshot of the agency's accomplishments throughout 2023.
Sincerely,
Carrie White Chief of Police
Welcome from the Deputy Chiefs
Operations Bureau Deputy Chief Todd Eudy
The Operations Bureau consists of the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Division. It includes K-9, Special Weapons and Tactics, Drone Operations, Bicycle Unit, and Hostage Negotiations. It is comprised of (1) Deputy Chief, (1) Lieutenant, (10) Sergeants, and (32) Officers.
The Operations Bureau is under the command of Deputy Chief Todd Eudy. DC Eudy currently has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement. He began his career with the Forney Police Department in 2004 and was promoted to Sergeant in 2009. Late in 2017, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, and in 2020 was again promoted to Deputy Chief. Eudy has served as the city's Interim Chief of Police twice. He holds a Master Peace Officer license with the State of TexDeputy Chief Eudy is a graduate of Texas A&M UniversityCommerce, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Chief Eudy has a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice Education and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Safety (MPS) from the University of Virginia. He is a graduate of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administrations' 123rd School of Supervision and the 56th School of Executive Leadership. In 2023, Deputy Chief Eudy graduated from the FBI National Academy Session #285.
Support Services Bureau Deputy Chief JohnAbernathy
The Support Services Bureau is comprised of Community Services, Communications, Records, Animal Control and the Detention Center. Each division of the bureau serves an important role within the Department, as an auxiliary to the Operations Division. Support Services assists Operations in fulfilling the mission of the Department and serving the citizens and patrons of Forney.
The Support Services Bureau is currently under the command of Deputy Chief John Abernathy. DC Abernathy is a graduate of the 58th School of Executive Leadership at ILEA and currently enrolled to complete his bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership. DC Abernathy has 23 years of experience as a Police Officer with over 15 of those years at Forney PD. He has served in many capacities such as a Field Training Officer and Drug Recognition Expert.
Our Organization
Our Vision
“The Forney Police Department welcomes and accepts the responsibility of improving the quality of life for all those in our community.
We will work collaboratively with those in our community to provide a safe environment for all. We strive to accomplish this by upholding our core values of service, honor, integrity, and professionalism.”
Core Values
Service - Providing respectful service to all in the performance of our duties.
Honor - We serve our community with pride, respect, and honesty in all we do.
Integrity - We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct. We uphold the public trust and our commitment to these core values.
Professionalism - Through personal and organizational accountability, we will hold ourselves to the highest standards and quality of service to our citizens and patrons.
Our Mission
In partnership with our community, the Forney Police Department strives for excellence in police service through integrity, servant leadership, high ethical standards, and the respectful treatment of all.
Statistical Review
National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
When used to its full potential, NIBRS identifies, with precision, when and where crime takes place, what form it takes, and the characteristics of its victims and perpetrators. Armed with such information, law enforcement can better define the resources it needs to fight crime, as well as use those resources in the most efficient and effective manner. NIBRS:
• Provides greater specificity in reporting offenses: Not only does NIBRS look at all of the offenses within an incident, but it also looks at many more offenses than the traditional SRS does. NIBRS collects data for 52 offenses, plus 10 additional offenses for which only arrests are reported. SRS counts limited data for 10 offenses and 20 additional crimes for which only arrests are reported.
• Collects more detailed information: It includes incident date and time, whether reported offenses were attempted or completed, expanded victim types, relationships of victims to offenders and offenses, demographic details, location data, property descriptions, drug types and quantities, the offender’s suspected use of drugs or alcohol, the involvement of gang activity, and whether a computer was used in the commission of the crime.
• Helps give context to specific crime problems: Such as drug/narcotics and sex offenses, as well as issues like animal cruelty, identity theft, and computer hacking.
• Provides greater analytic flexibility: Through NIBRS, data users can see many more facets of crime, as well as relationships and connections among these facets.
NIBRS is an upgrade from the format used: Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR). UCR categorized offenses into two groups: Part I major crimes and Part II minor crimes. The seven major crimes are listed below. No victim/suspect relationships, location types, or property involvement were tracked, nor were lesser crimes in the same criminal incident.
Statistical Review 2022 vs. 2023
Legend of Change
Increase from 2022-2023
Decrease from 2022-2023
No Change from 2022-2023
NIBRS: GROUPAOFFENSES
CrimesAgainst Persons
Crimes Against Persons, e.g., murder, rape, and assault, are those whose victims are always individuals. Crimes Against Persons means a crime that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force or other abuse of a person.
Statistical Review 2022 vs. 2023
Legend of Change
Increase from 2022-2023
Decrease from 2022-2023
No Change from 2022-2023
CrimesAgainst Property
The object of Crimes Against Property, e.g., robbery, bribery, and burglary, is to obtain money, property, or some other benefit. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims.
Statistical Review 2022 vs. 2023
Legend of Change
Increase from 2022-2023
Decrease from 2022-2023
No Change from 2022-2023
CrimesAgainst Society
Crimes Against Society are counted as one offense per each crime that causes detriment to society. Victim must be Society and CANNOT be any other victim type. Crimes Against Society, e.g., gambling, prostitution, and drug violations, represent society's prohibition against engaging in certain types of activity and are typically victimless crimes.
Statistical Review 2022 vs. 2023
Legend of Change
Increase from 2022-2023
Decrease from 2022-2023
No Change from 2022-2023
NIBRS: GROUPB OFFENSES
Any crime that doesn’t fit under a crime against persons, crimes against property, or crimes against society fall into this category.
2023 Offenses Investigated vs. Cleared
NIBRS: GROUPAOFFENSES
CrimesAgainst Persons
NIBRS Group
The percentages below represent a part of a whole number, in this case the total number of offenses which is 225. For instance the Murder in 2023 is represented as 0% below and is actually .00444 of the total number of offenses.
2023 Offenses Investigated vs. Cleared
CrimesAgainst Property
NIBRS Group
The percentages below represent a part of a whole number, in this case the total number of offenses which is 560.
2023 Offenses Investigated vs. Cleared
CrimesAgainst Society
NIBRS Group
The percentages below represent a part of a whole number, in this case the total number of offenses which is 291.
2023 Offenses Investigated vs. Cleared
All Other Offenses
NIBRS Group
The percentages below represent a part of a whole number, in this case the total number of offenses which is 652. The NIBRS code names with the largest number of reported incidents are all other offenses. Driving under the influence (DWI) are our next highest followed by drunkenness (public intoxication) and liquor law violations.
Operations Bureau
The Patrol Division of the police department is often referred to as the department's backbone. Its role is to maintain public safety and enforce laws within the city's jurisdiction. Overall, patrol officers play a critical role in maintaining public safety, preventing crime, and fostering positive relationships with the communities they serve.
The Forney Bicycle Unit was created to provide our department with an effective way to increase officer visibility in congested areas. The quiet operation of the patrol bicycle can facilitate a tactical approach to crimes in progress.
The Forney Crisis Negotiations Team has been established to assist the Patrol Division with Communication and Negotiation. The primary role of a crisis negotiator is to establish communication with individuals who are in crisis, such as barricaded suspects, hostages, or individuals threatening self-harm. Negotiators dialogue with the individual to de-escalate the situation, gather information, and explore peaceful resolutions.
Patrol
Calls for Service - 24,838
Officer Initiated - 8,035
Traffic Stops - 5,930
Traffic
Stops Made - 5,930
Operations Bureau
The Police K9 Program was established to augment police services to the community. Teams are used to locate and apprehend criminal offenders, track suspects, detect narcotics, and search buildings. We currently have one K 9 team consisting of Officer Spoon and K-9 Havoc.
K-9
Deployments - 47
Arrests - 14
Drugs Found - 7
Drug Paraphernalia - 2
Meth - 3.35 grams
Marijuana - 6 grams
Cocaine - 9 grams
MDMA- 5 grams
XANAX - 3 grams
OXYCODONE - 3 grams
Operations Bureau
The Forney SWAT Team was established to provide a skilled and trained team for deployment to events that require specialized tactics and equipment. They are also called upon in situations where suspects have taken hostages and/or barricaded themselves, and in prolonged or predictable situations where persons who are armed or suspected of being armed pose a danger to others.
The Drone Unit within the Forney Police Department utilizes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, to enhance law enforcement operations. Common UAV utilization includes aerial surveillance, search and rescue operations, traffic management, crime scene investigation, search warrant execution, and crowd monitoring.
SWAT
Training Hours - 208
Activations - 4
Barricaded Persons - 2
Drone
Times Launched - 170
Air Time - 22hr 16 min
Case Load
Criminal Investigations
Assigned Cases - 532
Cleared Cases - 294
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) within the Forney Police Department is responsible for conducting in-depth investigations into crimes that require specialized skills and resources beyond what patrol officers typically handle. Detectives with specialized investigative techniques and procedures training often staff the CID.
Kaufman Co Street Crimes Task Force
Cases Worked - 55
Seizures Made :
Marijuana - 21.39 lbs
Cocaine - 76.1 grams
Fentanyl (M30) - 29 pills
MDMA- 6.3 grams
Guns - 5
Search Warrants - 15
Arrests - 24
Crime Scene
Scenes Processed -
Property & Evidence
Items Received - 1798
Items Returned to Owner - 43
Blood Kits - 104
Weapons - 90
Drugs/Drug Equipment - 373
Support Services Bureau
Communications is comprised of certified telecommunicators who are usually the first point of contact in the agency. They field 911 and admin calls, assist with prisoner care and paperwork, assign calls for service to officers, and a myriad of other tasks.
Records works mostly behind the scenes filing DA cases and fulfilling open records requests. However, they too are a face to the community as people enter the police department building. Records personnel research and provide individuals with reports and direct them to appropriate personnel they may need to meet with.
Communications Center
911 Calls - 23,023
Calls for Service Entered - 45,855
Warrants Entered - 852
Police Records
DACases Filed - 841
Juvenile Probation Cases - 42
Open Records Requests - 954
Support Services Bureau
Detention Center personnel have the day-to-day interaction with our prisoner population. Our arrestees stay a maximum of 72 hours in our facility, where our detention personnel care for the inmate’s health and safety, feed them, and either release or prepare them for transport to an appropriate facility.
The Community Engagement Section is the only one in Support Services which is comprised of sworn officers. They serve as a vital link between the Department and community, by engaging with the community through programs such as the Citizens Police Academy and attending events throughout the City.
Jail & Detention
Inmates Housed
Personnel & Training
Police Officers Hired
Non-Sworn Hired
TCOLE Training Hours
Promotions - 4
Academy Graduates
Mental Health Unit
Calls for Service
Follow-ups - 72
Volunteers In Police Service
VIPS
Total Volunteer Hours 1,290
Active Volunteers 17
Miles Patrolled/Driven 13,016
Fingerprints Taken - 99
VIPS - Are a welcomed addition to the department. They are always willing to help out when needed. Their support and dedication to the citizens and the department are unmatched!
Citizens PoliceAcademy
CPA - 26 Graduates
What a fun way to learn more about the Police Department and how it functions.
Future of Policing
The Forney Police Department is dedicated to finding innovative ways to engage the community. In 2023, the Department began the research necessary to achieve our goal of geographical policing. Geographical policing strategies have a long history of success in Texas, most noticeably the Arlington Police Department's implementation in 1997. Since then, several other Texas cities have followed suit and used the concepts to improve their community engagement, crime-fighting, and preventive policing practices.
Under the guidelines of geographical policing, the City of Forney will be divided into four equal districts/beats. Officers will be assigned to a district/beat throughout their shift to patrol and for one 6 - 12 month rotation. They will be encouraged to become more proactive and develop problem-solving tactics. The goal will be to develop partnerships with businesses, apartment management, and community members within their districts/beats. Ultimately, the vision is to create positive relationships with members of the neighborhoods they serve to better assist in crime fighting, crime prevention, and crime detection.
The map below is the first district/beat map, with a target implementation date of late 2024. A different color on the map represents each district/beat. We will reevaluate the call load data in each district to ensure the workload is distributed evenly amongst the four districts/beats.
We are excited to begin implementation and believe this will better serve those in the Forney community.
District Map
