How the Fort Worth Police Department is Continually Innovating Real-Time Policing

July 24, 2026

15 minutes to read

Published:

September 5, 2024

The Fort Worth Police Department is a leader in real-time policing, having launched their Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) nearly a decade ago, in 2015.

Lieutenant Robinson and Sergeant Shipp explain that the department listened to community concerns about crime and recognized that partnering with residents and investing in advanced technology would be the most effective approach to preventing and solving more crimes.

“So to anybody who wants to start a Real Time Crime Center—the biggest piece of advice I can give you is to start a Real Time Crime Center.”
Sergeant Shipp | Fort Worth Police Department

Watch the full video to learn more about why Fort Worth has prioritized technology, how it enhances officer safety, and how it multiplies the impact that their officers can have in the field. You'll also hear about the policies and procedures they've implemented to ensure the technology is used transparently and responsibly.

“I believe that use of technology is policing of the future, and that it is the direction that all policing is going to eventually go.”
Lieutenant Robinson | Fort Worth Police Department

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