Zhivonni Cook

We were so grateful that @HamillHimself favorited a tweet about our daughter who adores Star Wars including Luke, Rey, Kylo Ren & others. She was super excited & will continue honing her Jedi skills. You never know how such a simple favorite on Twitter brought joy to her @cooktx

Thank you again to VFW 5617 for the kind donation of $2,600 to support the Special Olympics JETS, part of the WSISD Special Programs. The JETS have had an amazing semester across a wide range of activities and sports. The @WSPDTX is a proud supporter of this important program.

@cooktx Gorgeous weather with wonderful family! Blessed.

Enjoying a little spring break getaway with family in Kauai.

While we are celebrating International Women's Day as a profession, I want to highlight and salute my wife @zhicook on the incredible career and milestones she has accomplished along the way. Zhi Zhi was always a natural when it came to the camera and interfacing with the media. As an expert in public and community relations, I am always amazed in what she is able to accomplish on behalf of our noble profession... and she does this while being a full time mom and spouse. Zhi - I love you and we are grateful for the positive contributions you have made!

Your hometown @WSPDTX police department represented at the @wsisdschools JETS Special Olympics Basketball Tournament this week. The JETS competed against Brewer High School Boys Basketball players and WSISD administrators and staff during the match. VFW 5617 leadership was also on hand to cheer on the athletes (they also recently donated $2,600 to the JETS). Congratulations to all the athletes who had an amazing sports season and for winning the tournament! Supporting our community matters!

On Tuesday, Mayor Faron Young provided a Certificate of Recognition on a recent article that was published in the Fort Worth Report on "Where I live: White Settlement Police Chief loves working, living in hometown." fortworthreport.org/2026/01/24/whe… ARTICLE TEXT: Being born and raised in White Settlement, I was excited about getting the opportunity to return to my hometown once I retired from the Arlington Police Department as a deputy police chief. I was appointed to the role of chief of police for White Settlement in 2022. At the time, my wife Zhivonni was working as a police officer for the city of Mansfield. We were living in Mansfield, and we started making preparations to find housing in White Settlement. We chose a plot of vacant land in town in the Silver Creek area, where we built our new home and moved in on Dec. 21, 2024. Over the past year, it has been refreshing to call White Settlement home again in the town that I grew up in and now continue to serve and protect. There’s something special about living in the town that you serve. As a suburban community in Tarrant County, White Settlement is known as the gateway to national defense as thousands of employees transverse daily between the F-35 aircraft production plant operated by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. and the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. Without fail, we get to hear the sounds of freedom overhead and see firsthand our military in action as they perform daily flight operations. Our family considers that a major perk living so close to a military aviation defense contractor and air station. Growing up in White Settlement as a kid in the ’70s and ’80s, I would ride my bicycle every weekend and visit the former Southwest Aerospace Museum that was located next to then- General Dynamics and Carswell Air Force Base. The museum would eventually shutter its doors with many of the static aircraft relocated to the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. The town always catered to military aviation and most of our friends and family worked at the aircraft plant or base. I think that’s why White Settlement has never lost its small hometown charm of being an instrumental part of our country’s commitment to freedom and defense. Nestled on the western edges of Tarrant County and surrounded by Fort Worth, this area is really the epicenter of freedom as it pertains to advanced and highly capable military aircraft. Another hidden gem of White Settlement is the amount of community engagement opportunities and park amenities available across its 5.2 square miles. Whether it’s attending our local water park, taking in a nostalgic stroll at Silver Wheel Skating Rink that opened in 1952, or running the trails at Veterans Park, there is always something going on across town where residents and visitors can enjoy. As police chief, we have really challenged our team to also offer multiple community initiatives that are fun, rewarding and educational for the whole family. From Back the Boo Trunk or Treat, National Night Out, touch-a-truck, Kona Ice days, parades, summer celebration, and many others, there is no shortage of events to reinforce the town’s family atmosphere and Southern charm. Having the buy-in from City Manager Jeffrey James and our elected officials across the City Council led by Mayor Faron Young, community trust and connections are important and prioritized each year. As far as schools, this is another reason we relocated back to town. White Settlement ISD has some great opportunities for all adolescent age groups. We continue to be amazed by how robust their special programs structure is. We’re parents of a special needs child who absolutely loved her senior year at Brewer High School. She now attends their transition center that has been phenomenal to increase her skill sets and assist with adulthood following graduation. We also have a young teen at Brewer Middle School who has enjoyed both the level of academic rigor and vocational/athletic programs offered outside of the classroom. White Settlement ISD Superintendent Frank Molinar and his leadership team really care about the overall success of the student body and work hard to address any questions or concerns that may arise throughout the academic year. There are also multiple private and charter school options across town for families. From a faith-based perspective, there are many options to attend various churches and faith-based institutions. Our police department’s Pastor’s Coalition has been instrumental in assisting families in need, serving in food distributions, helping during emergencies, and conducting positive outreach at local events. I really believe that this reinforces the town’s caring spirit and “can-do” attitude. The last element of the town that I want to highlight that I believe unifies our population is what I refer to as neighborhood vitality. Literally, you can be dining in a restaurant, shopping at a retail store, getting a haircut, or simply walking your dog in the neighborhood, and most everyone knows everyone and people will take the time to greet you and have a genuine conversation. This is really what sets White Settlement apart from a lot of the other large urban centers. I love the fact that people are friendly, they care, and will lend a helping hand to complete strangers in need. This is the town that I remember growing up in and this is the town that has maintained the culture of caring for one another throughout its history. Every community has challenges, and we are certainly not immune from challenges. Our people across town are its greatest strength. Our employees across town are the foundational bridge between government and the people we serve. At the end of the day, the caring spirit and collaborative attitude is why I am proud to call White Settlement home. This is why we chose to live and work in my hometown.

@cooktx @WSPDTX @TheJusticeDept Wow. Congrats Chris!!!

I am stoked to share that our @WSPDTX Team was notified today from the @TheJusticeDept COPS Office that our hometown police department was selected as a Winning Agency during the nationwide 2026 Highlighting Heroes Photo Contest. We are committed to maximizing community engagement programs and initiatives across town and thrilled that we were selected along with the other agencies who do amazing things for our profession. This is a tremendous honor for our local hometown police department and the hardworking men and women being recognized as a leader in building trust and highlighting heroes who go out every day to serve our community. Detective Geovanny Ramirez was captured in the winning photo assisting a little kiddo take a spin in one of our battery-operated police cars at a community event. Special thanks to local resident and police volunteer Derek Staine for capturing this winning photo. OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'S COPS OFFICE ANNOUNCES 2026 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS The Department of Justice's COPS Office is thrilled to announced the winners of its annual photo contest. For 2026, the contest debuted under a new name – Uplifting the Image: Highlighting Heroes – reflecting our continued commitment to recognizing the important work of law enforcement officers in communities across the country. The COPS Office invited state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to submit one photo that best depicts policing in action. This year, the following photos were chosen as winners: Alexandria (VA) Sheriff's Office Appleton (WI) Police Department Boston (MA) Police Department Bradenton (FL) Police Department Dalles (OR) Police Department Fort Smith (AR) Police Department Hawthorne (NJ) Police Department Lynchburg (VA) Police Department New Berlin (WI) Police Department Niagara County (NY) Sheriff's Office University of Texas at Austin Police Department White Settlement (TX) Police Department The winning photos may be featured on a rotating basis during the 2026 calendar year in one or more of the following formats: the COPS Office website, Facebook and X accounts, and the COPS Office e-newsletter, The CP Dispatch.

Some great captures by @KpAviationPhoto of the 457th Fighter Squadron "Spads" which are a part of the 301st Fighter Wing last night. God bless the USA!!!

Car chase just occurred from 2000 S. Cherry Lane in our city and went eastbound on I.H. 30 and ended west of Bryant Irving Road. The @WSPDTX deployed StarChase tracking GPS dart during pursuit with a successful hit. Two suspects in stolen car out of @DallasPD detained. Also being told this car may be related to a burglary out of Dallas also. Traffic heavy in area while we sort the details out and get the car recovered. The @fortworthpd West Division and Real-Time Crime Center also assisted in this recovery and traffic stop. GREAT JOB IN TRACKING DOWN DANGEROUS SUSPECTS OPERATING AN OCCUPIED STOLEN CAR!!

Criminals know no boundaries... We will relentlessly pursue and defend our community. Distance beyond our city does not protect you from prosecution. Here is our full, unredacted press conference on the recent capital murder arrests. Two adults were taken into custody in Fort Worth. One adult was taken into custody at a school in the Lake Worth I.S.D. One remaining juvenile remains on the run in Mexico and we will not rest until the FBI, Texas DPS, and Lone Star Fugitive Task Force is able to bring this juvenile shooter back to face justice in the Tarrant County Juvenile Court.

Where I Live: White Settlement police chief loves working, living in hometown fortworthreport.org/2026/01/24/whe… via @FortWorthReport

Thank you for sharing this spontaneous video that captured the moment when @WSPDTX Officer Luke Osborne got "caught putting in the work" with a few kids at the park. This is greatness!!

We strive for a culture at @WSPDTX of being part of a blue family that continually supports our teammates and their families. On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Corporal David Streif, badge #371, received his last radio call on the final working day of his shift. Please take a few moments to listen to the emotional gratitude of thanks. On behalf of our team, we extend sincere well wishes for a much deserved retirement that will be effective January 31, 2026 culminating almost 27 years of service with White Settlement and 38 total years of service as a police officer. Here is his last radio call... Godspeed... Congratulations...

Grateful the incredible public safety teamwork that occurred today between @USNavy Police, @WSPDTX, @fortworthpd, @LakeWorthPD, Westworth Village PD, @RealNCIS, @USArmy CID, @FBI, @LockheedMartin Security Team, and other local, state and federal partners to ensure a successful and safe visit for @SecWar @DeptofWar God bless the USA, our Armed Forces, and our First Responders!

Can’t we all just get along? There’s enough food for everyone. 🦜🐦‍⬛

Thank you Nancy Perry with @PoliceOne for the invite to join these extraordinary professionals on this special edition, "26 on 2026, a Police Leadership Playbook." Reinforcing some trusted principles for working with news media will lead to greater success across your community. The guidebook also includes some amazing topics for any contemporary 21st Century Leader, PIO, and Strategic Comms Advisor. Link: police1.com/police-leader-…

Great read for PIOs and Strategic Comms Advisors. While the "printed" version of a local paper may no longer be available, leaders should continue to take advantage of their local news and media organizations. AP News Article: Sure, the newspaper informed. But as it fades, those who used it for other things must adjust, too apnews.com/article/media-…

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

@cooktx @WSPDTX @WESTCOMMTX This was sooooo much fun. Merry Christmas!

On this Christmas Eve, Santa is not the only one working tonight. While families gather to celebrate the Christmas magic, our @WSPDTX police officers and @WESTCOMMTX dispatchers are answering calls, patrolling neighborhoods, and making sure our community stays safe. On behalf of our WSPD's Finest and WEST COMM 911 dispatchers, here is our 2025 rendition of, "WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS" and "JINGLE BELLS" synchronized with our emergency vehicles, lights, and beats of the music. ENJOY! We hope you have a VERY, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE!