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Residents use public-comment period to accuse police, criticize mayor and raise political concerns
Summary
Multiple speakers accused the Fort Worth Police Officers Association of undue influence and alleged misconduct by officers, while other commenters criticized mayoral leadership and campaign influence; the council did not take immediate formal action in response.
During an extended public‑comment period, several residents made sharp accusations about local government and public safety institutions.
Chris Wood alleged that some Fort Worth police officers have improper relationships with private individuals and with organized crime, and he accused the Fort Worth Police Officers Association (POA) of wielding excessive influence. Citing "Texas local government code chapter 143 section 307," Wood…
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