Public Safety Resources
These links to local, state, and federal programs provide users with important public safety information. Questions about this page can be directed to (817) 748-8114.
Local
- Safe Haven of Tarrant County - Assistance for women and children affected by domestic violence.
- Rape Crisis and Victim Services - Assistance for child and adult victims of rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence, assault, the murder of a family member and other traumatizing crime.
- Tarrant County District Attorney Victim's Assistance - Assistance to address the needs of people directly affected by crime in Tarrant County.
- Tarrant County District Attorney Family Violence Unit - Specialized unit that deals with handling difficult family violence cases, with the goal of curbing the number and severity of future offenses.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) - DFW - Provides information related to the MADD program which includes the following topics: the history of the program, special events, local programs, victim services, resources and more.
- Alzheimer's Association of North Central Texas - Provides information on living with Alzheimer, services, special events, support groups and more.
State:
- Texas Crime Victims Compensation - Encourages greater victim participation in the apprehension and prosecution of criminals and reimbursing innocent victims for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of violent crime. Texas Legislature passed the Crime Victims’ Compensation Act, creating the Compensation to Victims of Crime Fund and the Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program.
- Child Protective Services - Investigates reports of abuse and neglect of children.
- Adult Protective Services - Investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities.
- Texas Sex Offender Registry - Provides information on the location of sex offenders in a way that allows users to search by location and area. Pursuant to Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 62.005, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) established this website as the official internet public access to the DPS sex offender registration computerized central database.
Federal:
- Assistance for Identity Theft Victims - Provides tools that are designed to assist in resolving disputes related to identity theft and in asserting your legal rights.
- American Red Cross - Provides information on preparing and getting trained, getting assistance, giving and getting involved, working with the Red Cross and more.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Provides information in regards to the responsibilities of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and more.