Racial Profiling

Senate Bill 1074, successfully passed during the 77th Texas Legislative Session, became effective September 1, 2001.  The bill was designed to address a major issue facing law enforcement in America – racial profiling.  The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies in the state of Texas comply with the provisions as set forth in Articles 2.132, 2.133 and 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, by adopting a written policy on racial profiling.

Two fundamental rights guaranteed by both the United States and Texas constitutions are equal protection under the law and freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures by government agents.  The right of all persons to be treated equally and to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures must be respected.  Racial profiling is an unacceptable patrol tactic and will not be condoned.

The HSC Fort Worth Police Department’s policy on racial profiling clearly defines acts that constitute racial profiling, strictly prohibits officers from engaging in such and provides a process by which individuals may file complaints if they believe they have been stopped or searched by a peace officer of the Department based solely on their race, ethnicity or national origin.

The HSC Fort Worth Police Department’s mission is to provide a safe and secure campus to facilitate teaching, research and patient care.  Members of the Department strive to serve and protect the community in a courteous, conscientious and professional manner.

The HSC Fort Worth Police Department will accept complaints from any person who believes he or she has been stopped or searched based on racial, ethnic, or national origin profiling.  No person shall be discouraged, intimidated or coerced from filing a complaint, nor discriminated against because he or she filed such complaint.  A Racial Profiling Complaint Form may be picked up at the HSC Fort Worth Police Department or downloaded from this web page.  Once completed, forms can be hand-delivered to the HSC Fort Worth Police Department between the hours of 9 am – 4 pm weekdays, so that they can be signed in the presence of a Notary Public.

Complaints should be directed to Chief Richard Mckee.

Contact Information:

Phone:

(817) 735-2210

E-mail:

Chief Richard McKee

Mailing Address:

HSC Fort Worth Police Department
ATTN: Chief Richard Mckee
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699