Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Forney public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety
Public Safety and Crime Prevention
Police Chief White presented the 2024 crime report, showing a slight decrease in overall NIBRS crimes per capita. The council discussed increases in domestic violence and proactive narcotics enforcement.
Fire Department Technology Upgrade
The city is investing over $360,000 across five years in Axon Enterprise contracts to upgrade criminal investigation interview room cameras and deploy a new Drone as First Responder program.
Public Safety Staffing
Forney is growing fast, but the police department is struggling to keep up with the influx of new residents. The city is currently weighing how to scale up public safety resources to ensure response times don't slip as the population explodes.