The Fresno Police Department (FPD) is the municipal police department for Fresno, California. Their headquarters is located at 2323 Mariposa Mall.[2] Mindy Casto is the current interim Chief of Police for the Fresno Police Department since June 13, 2024 [3] following a scandal of Former Chief Paco Balderrama who later resigned on June 25, 2024[4]
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| Common name | Fresno P.D. |
| Abbreviation | FPD |
| Motto | "Safety, Service and Trust!" |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 2,034,182 (6969) |
| Annual budget | $481 million (2024)[1] |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Fresno, California, United States |
| Size | 104.8 square miles (271 km2) |
| Population | 530,073 (2018) |
| Legal jurisdiction | City of Fresno |
| Governing body | Fresno City Council |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 2323 Mariposa Mall Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Police officers | 811 |
| Unsworn members | 252 |
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| Field Operations Divisions | 5
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| Facilities | |
| Vehicles | 813
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| Helicopters | 2 |
| Planes | 1 |
| K9s | 14 |
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Fallen officers
editSince the establishment of the Fresno Police Department, 15 officers have died in the line of duty.[5]
Special Units
editThe Fresno Police Department has 11 specialized units which provide support in different situations.
DUI Education Program
editIn an effort to reduce traffic violations and vehicle collisions the FPD established the DUI Education Program (DUI stands for: Driving Under the Influence).[6] The DUI Education Program is involved in educating, enforcement and prevention of driving under the influence.[7]
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD)
editThe Fresno Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit is a bomb squad established in 1974. The unit is involved in training explosive ordnance technicians.[8]
The unit assisted during the September 11 attacks, going full-time as the city's first Anti-Terrorism Unit. Recent advancements include a new robot, greater detection and disruption capabilities and a total containment vessel.
Internal Affairs Bureau
editThe Internal Affairs Bureau investigates allegations of misconduct by members of the FPD.[9]
K9 Unit
editThe FPD K9 Unit was established in 1993. The police dogs are utilized every day, assisting patrol and other specialized department units with warrant arrests, building searches, suspect tracking, evidence location, vehicle stops and narcotic searches.[10]
Violence Intervention & Community Engagement Unit (VICS)
editThe Violence Intervention & Community Engagement Unit, formerly known as the Mayor's Gang Prevention Initiative, was established in 2006. The objective of this unit is to minimize violence throughout the community and to reduce gang-related crime. VICS is involved in the engagement and services of the community.[11]
Mounted Patrol
editThe Fresno Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit was established in 1999. In 2010, the decision was made to disband the unit, but in the same year, the unit was able to resume its activities due to community contributions. The Mounted Patrol teams patrol public areas on horseback.[12]
Skywatch
editSkywatch was established in 1996. This unit is the Fresno Police Department's Air Support Unit and its helicopter patrol service.[13]
Street Violence Unit
editThe Street Violence Unit responds to violence crimes around Fresno. The Street Violence Unit comprises the Homicide Unit, Robbery/Felony Assault Unit, the plain clothes Tactical Team, and the Night Detective Unit.[14]
Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)
editThe Fresno Police Department SWAT Team supports the Fresno Police Department with a tactical response to critical incidents which are beyond the capabilities of normally equipped and trained Department members.[15]
Traffic unit
editThe Department's Traffic unit focuses on traffic safety. The unit is involved in educating drivers about safety and to combat impaired driving.[16]
Records & Information Service Bureau
editThe Records and Information Service Bureau maintains reports and records for the Fresno Police Department[17]
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See also
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References
edit- ^ Sullivan, Carl; Baranauckas, Carla (June 26, 2020). "Here's how much money goes to police departments in largest cities across the U.S." USA Today. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020.
- ^ "Fresno Police Headquarters | Downtown Fresno". www.downtownfresno.org. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ Rashad, Omar Shaikh (2024-06-13). "Fresno police chief put on administrative leave amidst investigation". Fresnoland. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Rashad, Omar Shaikh (2024-06-25). "Fresno police chief resigns after investigation into affair". Fresnoland. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Fresno Police Department, California, Fallen Officers". Odmp.org. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ^ "Police Department | DUI Educational Program". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Administration and Finance". adminfinance.fresnostate.edu. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD)". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Internal Affairs". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | K9 Unit". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Violence Intervention & Community Engagement". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Mounted Patrol". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Skywatch". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Street Violence Unit". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | SWAT". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Traffic". Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Police Department | Records & Reports". Retrieved 2022-07-05.