- G6 and Fort Worth, TX, police hosted a “Safe Hospitality” seminar.
- Police led sessions on trafficking, narcotics and nuisance abatement.
- The seminar focused on hotel–police communication.
G6 HOSPITALITY AND the Fort Worth, Texas, Police Department hosted a “Safe Hospitality” seminar for franchisee hotel partners. Experts from the Fort Worth Police Department led sessions on human trafficking awareness, narcotics identification and reporting, nuisance abatement regulations and hotel health and safety inspections.
The training session brought together franchisee partners from the Fort Worth area, G6 said in a statement. The program provided guidance on identifying and addressing safety risks in hotels and strengthened the relationship between operators and local authorities.
“Safety and security are fundamental to the success of our franchise partners and the trust of our guests,” said Sonal Sinha, G6’s CEO. “By partnering with the Fort Worth Police Department, we are equipping our owners and their teams with the knowledge, resources and local relationships they need to proactively address challenges and maintain safe environments at their properties.”
The seminar highlighted proactive communication between hotel teams and local police to prevent and respond to incidents. Officials from the Fort Worth police said collaboration with hotel operators helps reduce crime and protect vulnerable individuals.
Jentry Cotton, Fort Worth Police Department’s Nuisance Abatement Officer, said partnerships with G6 help strengthen community safety.
“The inaugural event turned out to be a great opportunity to share knowledge and help recognize and report trafficking, narcotics activity and other risks,” he said. “We are happy to empower the hospitality sector in playing a proactive role in preventing crime and protecting vulnerable individuals.”
Franchisee attendees said the training provided guidance on recognizing suspicious activity, preparing for city inspections and working with local law enforcement.
“The training sessions with law enforcement was very insightful,” said Kenny Patel, owner of a Studio 6 hotel in Arlington, Texas. “The narcotics session stood out because it showed us how to identify different types of illegal drugs and what signs our staff should look for in guest rooms. It also helped us better understand when and how to involve law enforcement.”
Nick Prajapati, owner of a Motel 6 in Fort Worth, said the code compliance session explained what inspectors review during hotel inspections and why.
“It also provided practical guidance on how to prepare in advance after receiving a scheduling notice, helping us ensure we are fully ready and achieve the best possible outcomes,” he said.
G6 recently conducted training with the Texas Hotels and Lodging Association and works with law enforcement to reduce crime in the hospitality sector. In October, three Indian-origin hoteliers—two in Charlotte, North Carolina, and one in Pittsburgh—were killed within 72 hours in separate incidents. The killings came a month after another Indian motel manager, Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, 50, was killed at his workplace in Dallas.
