What Officers Do
As an FWPD officer, your day-to-day duties include:- Patrol — Actively cruise designated areas of Fort Worth to deter crime and respond to calls.
- Traffic Stops — Pull over vehicles for violations, run plates, and issue citations or warnings.
- Pursuits — Engage in vehicle and foot pursuits in accordance with department pursuit policy.
- Scenes — Respond to and manage active crime scenes, accidents, and emergency calls alongside other units.
Special Enforcement Unit (SEU)
The Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) is a specialized division within the FWPD. SEU officers have access to exclusive equipment and vehicles not available to standard patrol officers. Assignment to SEU is handled separately from standard FWPD onboarding.The FWPD High Vis Vest is restricted to SEU officers only. If you are not assigned to SEU, you may not wear it under any circumstances.
Department Resources
Use the links below to review the official uniform and vehicle standards every FWPD officer must follow.Uniform Regulations
Review the Class A, B, and C uniform standards, required equipment, and SEU-only restrictions.
Car Regulations
See the approved patrol vehicles, required liveries, and mandatory equipment for every FWPD unit.
How to Join the FWPD
The FWPD is a whitelisted department. You must hold the Whitelisted Member rank on the server before you can apply. Once you meet that requirement, follow the steps below.1
Earn the Whitelisted Member Rank
Meet the server’s requirements and obtain the Whitelisted Member rank. You cannot apply to the FWPD without it.
2
Apply Through the Discord
Navigate to the FWTXRP Discord server and submit your FWPD application in the correct channel. Follow all instructions in the application template.
3
Complete Training and Onboarding
After your application is accepted, you will be scheduled for department training and onboarding. Attend all required sessions and pass any evaluations.
4
Follow All FWPD Regulations
Once active, you are held to every FWPD regulation — including uniform standards, vehicle regulations, and conduct policies — at all times while on duty.