Recent statistical data backs them up. During a five-month period from January to May 1997, juvenile involvement in such crimes as robberies, aggravated assaults, burglaries and really bad crimes like murder were down. Statistical data alone doesn't tell the story, though. To find out what citizens think about the program, the Fort Worth Police Department turned to Texas Christian University and asked adults, youths and police officers to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. The survey found strong support for continuing the curfew ordinance.
Citizens say it helps keeps kids out of mischief.
The Fort Worth Police Department says it provides an effective control of late-night street activities by youths 16 years old and younger. The curfew is in effect until 6 a.m. There were no available funds, however, to complete the interior. Funds need to be in hand or pledged by that date for the project to be put out to bid for construction to begin in January. The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation is planning a grand opening gala October 1998.