In a promising move toward bridging the community and the force, the inaugural class of Fort Worth's groundbreaking Criminal Justice program has celebrated its graduation. In a year-long endeavor, students from Eastern Hills High and South Hills High Schools got a firsthand look into the world of law enforcement, gaining knowledge and building trust with the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD).

The program, which ran twice weekly throughout the school year, aimed not only to educate but also to foster a deeper understanding and relationship between police and the neighborhood youths. Students showed an unparalleled commitment, sparking hope for a future marked by service and professional excellence within the criminal justice field. The FWPD, in partnership with the Fort Worth ISD, lauded the graduates for their dedication.

Expounding on the success, a post by the Fort Worth Police Department celebrated the occasion, stating, "Congratulations to the pioneering graduates of the first Criminal Justice program with FWPD and Fort Worth ISD!" It further recognized the students from Eastern Hills High and South Hills High Schools for their "incredible dedication and promise."

With initiatives like these, the hope is that upcoming generations of law enforcement officers will emerge from within the communities they are destined to serve, bringing with them an intimate understanding of the people and the locales they protect. Here's to a future where the promise of these young minds meets the longing for justice and community hand in hand. #FWPD #FWISD #GraduationDay #CJIS