Fresno Police Department
{{Short description|Police department serving the City of Fresno, California}}
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{{Infobox law enforcement agency
| agencyname = Fresno Police Department
| commonname = Fresno P.D.
| abbreviation = FPD
| logo = Seal of the Fresno Police Department.png
| logocaption = Seal of the Fresno Police Department
| badge = Badge of a Fresno Police Department officer.png
| badgecaption = Badge of the Fresno Police Department
| patch = Patch of the Fresno Police Department.png
| patchcaption = Patch of the Fresno Police Department
| flag = Flag of Fresno, California.svg
| flagcaption = Flag of Fresno, California
| motto = "Safety, Service and Trust!"
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| employees = 2,034,182 (6969)
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| budget = $481 million (2024){{cite news |last1=Sullivan |first1=Carl |last2=Baranauckas |first2=Carla |title=Here's how much money goes to police departments in largest cities across the U.S. |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/06/26/how-much-money-goes-to-police-departments-in-americas-largest-cities/112004904/ |work=USA Today |date=June 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200714185818/https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/06/26/how-much-money-goes-to-police-departments-in-americas-largest-cities/112004904/ |archive-date=July 14, 2020}}
| country = United States
| divtype = State
| divname = California
| subdivtype = City
| subdivname = Fresno
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| sizearea = 104.8 square miles (271 km2)
| sizepopulation = 530,073 (2018)
| legaljuris = City of Fresno
| governingbody = Fresno City Council
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| police = Yes
| local = Yes
| headquarters = 2323 Mariposa Mall
Fresno, California, U.S.
| sworntype = Police officer
| sworn = 811
| unsworn = 252
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| chief1name = Mindy Casto
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Chief of Police
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| officetype = Field Operations Divisions
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| lockuptype = Jail
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| vehicle1type = Vehicles
| vehicles1 = {{Collapsible list | title=813 | Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor | Dodge Charger | Dodge Magnum (K9) | Special service SUV | Special Service Trucks | }}
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| aircraft1type = Helicopter
| aircraft1 = 2
| aircraft2type = Plane
| aircraft2 = 1
| animal1type = K9
| animals1 = 14
| website = {{URL|https://www.fresno.gov/police/}}
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The Fresno Police Department (FPD) is the municipal police department for Fresno, California. Their headquarters is located at 2323 Mariposa Mall.{{Cite web |title=Fresno Police Headquarters {{!}} Downtown Fresno |url=https://www.downtownfresno.org/go/fresno-police-headquarters |access-date=2022-07-04 |website=www.downtownfresno.org}} Mindy Casto is the current Chief of Police for the Fresno Police Department since June 13, 2024 {{Cite web |last=Rashad |first=Omar Shaikh |date=2024-06-13 |title=Fresno police chief put on administrative leave amidst investigation |url=http://fresnoland.org/2024/06/12/police-chief/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Fresnoland |language=en-US}} following a scandal of Former Chief Paco Balderrama who later resigned on June 25, 2024{{Cite web |last=Rashad |first=Omar Shaikh |date=2024-06-25 |title=Fresno police chief resigns after investigation into affair |url=http://fresnoland.org/2024/06/25/police-chief-3/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Fresnoland |language=en-US}}
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Fresno Police Department, 15 officers have died in the line of duty.{{cite web |title=Fresno Police Department, California, Fallen Officers |url=http://www.odmp.org/agency/1358-fresno-police-department-california |access-date=2016-07-17 |website=Odmp.org}}
Special Units
The Fresno Police Department has 11 specialized units which provide support in different situations.
=DUI Education Program=
In an effort to reduce traffic violations and vehicle collisions the FPD established the DUI Education Program (DUI stands for: Driving Under the Influence).{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} DUI Educational Program |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/dui-educational-program/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}} The DUI Education Program is involved in educating, enforcement and prevention of driving under the influence.{{Cite web |title=Administration and Finance |url=https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/police/patrol/dui-enforcement.html |access-date=2022-07-05 |website=adminfinance.fresnostate.edu |language=en}}
=Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD)=
The Fresno Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit is a bomb squad established in 1974. The unit is involved in training explosive ordnance technicians.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/explosive-ordnance-disposal-unit-eod/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
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=
The Internal Affairs Bureau investigates allegations of misconduct by members of the FPD.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Internal Affairs |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/internal-affairs/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=K9 Unit=
The 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.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} K9 Unit |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/k9-unit/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=Violence Intervention & Community Engagement Unit (VICS)=
The 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.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Violence Intervention & Community Engagement |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/gang-prevention-initiative/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=Mounted Patrol=
The 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.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Mounted Patrol |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/mounted-patrol/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=Skywatch=
Skywatch was established in 1996. This unit is the Fresno Police Department's Air Support Unit and its helicopter patrol service.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Skywatch |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/skywatch/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=Street Violence Unit=
The 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.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Street Violence Unit |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/street-violence-unit/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT)=
The 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.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} SWAT |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/swat/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=Traffic unit=
The Department's Traffic unit focuses on traffic safety. The unit is involved in educating drivers about safety and to combat impaired driving.{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Traffic |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/services-special-units/traffic/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}
=Records & Information Service Bureau=
The Records and Information Service Bureau maintains reports and records for the Fresno Police Department{{Cite web |title=Police Department {{!}} Records & Reports |url=https://www.fresno.gov/police/records-reports/ |access-date=2022-07-05 |language=en-US}}Image:Patch of the Fresno Police Department (Tactical).pngImage:Fresno Skywatch.jpg
See also
{{Portal|California}}
References
External links
- {{official website|https://www.fresno.gov/police/}}
{{Police departments of California}}