Carrie White

• The Forney Police Department serves a population of approximately 39,000 with growth on the horizon. The department services an area of approximately 14 square miles. The position of Chief of Police provides leadership for over 77 sworn and civilian employees with a budget of approximately $18 million annually. The leadership is demonstrated by leading through partnerships with diverse community members, relationships with elected city officials, and collaborative efforts on mutual projects with other organizations throughout the community.

Reforms, Accountability, and Employee Development

• Took over a department with significant turnover throughout the organization. Implemented a community-based effort to reform the recruiting, hiring, and promotional process to ensure the department reflected the community.
• Restructured the organization to support an emphasis on crime fighting and community policing strategies.
• Re-branded the department and developed a vision statement and core values supporting our goal of providing superior police service to our community.
• Implemented a Crime Control and Prevention District strategic plan and budget which led to the successful voter approved sales tax allotment for the Forney Police Department.

Collaborative Efforts

• Successfully assisted the City of Forney and my department with implementing its Civil Service Chapter 143 status, which was voted in before my arrival. I provided guidance and worked with the Police Association to collaborate on a successful Meet and Confer Agreement.
• Worked collaboratively with Forney Independent School District and the Forney ISD Police Department to draft and propose a shared services agreement for using the Forney Communications Center for services.
• Worked collaboratively with the Kaufman County Sheriff, Kaufman County District Attorney, and Kaufman County Pct. 2 Constable to create the County's first Task Force to combat violent crime throughout Kaufman County.

Building Trust with the Community

• Restructured and prioritized our social media policies and procedures.
• In January of 2024, strategies were implemented to keep the public informed on a monthly basis via our social media monthly reports.
• Created the Forney Police Citizen Connect program. The program allows citizens to log in and view selected calls for service (with a 1-hour time delay) to provide community awareness and to show transparency with the community.
• Created our Community Engagement Section by successfully applying for and receiving grant funds via the Office of Community Oriented Police Service.

• Managed assigned bureau by developing and administering department budget, overseeing personnel and operations of the assigned bureau, serving as Acting Police Chief when appropriate, and assisting in managing the over 200-person department.
• Developed goals, objectives, policies, and procedures by linking goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to be adopted by the City Council and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the department.
• Facilitated inter-agency and inter-departmental cooperation by working closely with other agencies and departments within the area and throughout the country, detecting and preventing crime and apprehension of offenders, and ensuring open and efficient communications between functions and personnel.
• Supervises personnel by interviewing qualified applicants, selecting and hiring new employees, coordinating training for departmental personnel, observing and monitoring work tasks, providing feedback to employees, evaluating work performance, assisting employees to correct deficiencies and implementing disciplinary and termination procedures when necessary.

• Responsible for day to day operations of the patrol section.
• Commanded the largest division with 72 sworn personnel and 3 civilian personnel. The division encompasses patrol operations, traffic section, and specialized units.
• Operations commander during COVID 19 outbreak. Developed a staffing contingency plan to ensure the community did not suffer a loss of services due to a COVID outbreak among officers.
• Successfully identified and established an alternative site for patrol operations during the COVID outbreak. Allowing for the patrol section to reallocate personnel and resources successfully.
• Operations commander during a time of community/civil unrest.
• Planned and organized our agency's security response to a black lives matter (BLM) protest in our community, which included over 400 participants. Successfully developed security measures during the protest to ensure protest attendees, community members, and the property within remained safe and secure.
• Expanded our agency's "duty to intervene" policy to ensure members of my division hold each other accountable on every call, every time.
• Current President of the Women of Law Enforcement Organization.
• Sub-Committee Chair person for The Texas Police Chief's Association on Women's Mentoring.

• Directed the community resources division to achieve optimal performance. Oversaw training, mental health outreach, volunteer programs, and grant management within community services section. Strategically planned and managed fiscal budget for division to align with departmental goals.
• Cultivated relationships with citizen groups and department officials to enhance community support and assistance efforts.
• Managed creation and implementation of comprehensive lockdown protocols to ensure safety of students and staff.
• Developed and implemented strategies to ensure effective communication and training between department and school administration regarding active violence response.
• Coordinated efforts to ensure timely access for officers to all school buildings, enhancing emergency preparedness.
• Managed recruitment initiatives and streamlined background investigation processes to ensure efficient application handling.

• Oversaw the internal affairs section within the professional standards division as selected by the chief of police. Led investigations into officer misconduct under the direction of chief of police. Finalized disciplinary action documentation for submission to chief of police, ensuring adherence to civil service and departmental policies.
• Coordinated interactions with city attorney's office, civil service commission, and Texas Police Chiefs Association to support agency objectives.
• Achieved compliance with Texas Chief of Police Best Practices Recognition Program through diligent oversight. Conducted thorough audits to uphold TPCA regulations and departmental policies. Streamlined maintenance of department general orders and standard operating procedures for all divisions and sections.
• Facilitated smooth daily operations for planning and research assistant and media relations coordinator. Contributed to public information efforts as secondary officer when necessary.
• Spearheaded planning, organization, and management of Women in Law Enforcement Training Conference.

• Resolved community traffic concerns through effective collaboration with city officials. Improved driver safety by partnering with traffic officers to strengthen enforcement of traffic laws.
• Supervised daily activities of the traffic section, guaranteeing all essential investigative actions were executed during significant accidents, including fatal and hit-and-run scenarios.
• Coordinated grant activities for traffic enforcement, focusing on driving while intoxicated and speed enforcement funding awarded by Texas Department of Transportation.
• Developed and implemented security measures for city events, safeguarding attendees throughout the duration of activities.
• Achieved successful warrant service operations and tactical responses for critical incidents through effective coordination. Contributed to the North Central Texas Regional SWAT working group, facilitating the distribution of grant funding to enhance local SWAT team capabilities. Improved regional collaboration and resource allocation for specialized tactical responses.
• Managed comprehensive planning and execution of annual Women of Law Enforcement conference, ensuring participation of 250 attendees from diverse regions.

• Achieved effective management of patrol shift operations and enhanced capabilities of part-time special weapons and tactics team. Delivered swift tactical responses to criminal challenges, including hostage and barricade scenarios. Executed successful planning and coordination of warrant service operations for criminal investigations division.
• Participated in North Central Texas Regional SWAT Working Group, overseeing grant funding review, approval, and distribution for area SWAT teams.
• Directed all aspects of annual Women of Law Enforcement Training Conference, ensuring comprehensive training and networking opportunities for participants.
• Facilitated leadership growth by mentoring and coaching several high-potential individuals within the organization.

• Oversaw training initiatives for all police personnel, both sworn and civilian, to enhance operational effectiveness. Acted as primary liaison with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to uphold compliance with regulatory standards.
• Achieved effective management of annual firearms and training budget, optimizing resource allocation. Enhanced departmental operations by recommending and maintaining firearms for personnel.
• Orchestrated logistics and programming for the inaugural Women in Law Enforcement Conference, fostering networking and professional development opportunities.
• Implemented agency's first incentive-based physical fitness program, enhancing wellness for sworn and civilian personnel. Cultivated a certified physical fitness team, elevating standards of fitness instruction through Cooper Institute certification.

• Oversaw patrol shifts within uniformed service division. Coordinated shift schedules and conducted performance evaluations for team members under supervision.
• Achieved streamlined operations of field training program through effective supervision. Created an orientation program for new officers, resulting in improved preparedness for field training.
• Managed entry strategies and coordinated SWAT team movements during critical incident responses.
• Achieved effective management of sex offender registration program operations. Conducted thorough investigations into allegations of violations, resulting in improved compliance and accountability.

• Achieved thorough processing and management of crime scenes, resulting in effective evidence collection. Drove adherence to evidentiary standards during investigations of major crimes and fatal accidents.
• Coordinated efforts with Tarrant County District Attorney's Office to monitor sex offender registrants, ensuring prompt action against violations.
• Managed active case load to support criminal investigations division in property crimes, family violence assaults, and death investigations.

• Executed response protocols for emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring community safety.
• Oversaw training programs for new recruits following police academy graduation.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement police instructor and adjunct Instructor for the North Central Texas Council of Governments Basic Peace Officer Academy in Arlington, Texas.
• Member of the agency's part-time SWAT team, responsible for making entry into structures during high stress incidents.