News and Media
The Fresno Police Department values highly the trust of the community and the various news organizations that serve the central valley. Working closely with news agencies is one way to help keep the public informed of ongoing crimes, scams, issues if traffic safety and other events that affect the lives or our citizens. News releases will be posted to our web site to help keep the public up to date on current relevant issues.
Public Information OfficeThe 24-hour per day news cycle of the electronic age increases the need for up-to-the-minute information. The Fresno Police Department Public Information Office fulfills the public’s need to know. This office provides a timely response to all media and citizen inquiries regarding the Department, maintains a working knowledge of any current news items that may affect the Department or the law enforcement profession and coordinates all public appearances of Department personnel. The office is responsible for answering all media and citizen correspondence and advises staff of any current news items that are law enforcement-related. Fresno Police Department's Public Information Officers are Jeff Cardinale and Cynthia Valdez.
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| Identity thieves trying to obtain victims’ tax rebate checks Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer would like to make the public aware of a new scam that has hit Fresno residents. In addition to stimulating the economy, the new rebate checks starting to come out are also stimulating something else—identity theft. As part of President Bush’s plan to jump-start the economy, the Internal Revenue Service is in the midst of processing the extra money to give to taxpayers called the “Economic Stimulus Refund”. >more |
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| A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (C.A.L >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer would like to announce the efforts of the Fresno Police Department Graffiti Bureau and YouthBuild to reclaim the historic Locan School.The project was initiated by Mayor Alan Autry. The Graffiti Bureau is supplying the paint and equipment, while YouthBuild and other volunteers are supplying the labor.The property located at 7249 E >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer announces an increase in residential burglaries in the area of Melody Park located at Fowler and Shields.Burglars are entering homes by smashing windows and forcing doors open.Five residential burglaries have been reported over the last month. >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Dyer regrets to announce the recent passing of Police Service Horse Stagecoach.Stagecoach was a 10 year old standard bred Bay Gelding who served the Fresno Police Department gallantly for almost six years as a Mounted Patrol Horse.Stagecoach was instrumental in maintaining a safe environment for Mardi Gras, Big Fresno Fair, parades and other community events. >more |
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| Police Chief Jerry Dyer is proud to announce that Sergeant Len Gleim has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 International Organization of Asian Crime Investigators and Specialists (I.O.A.C >more |
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| Police Chief Jerry Dyer is announcing new details regarding a commercial burglary series occurring in the City of Fresno.Working on a Crime Stoppers tip, officers arrested 21-year-old Adolph Coronado at a local motel in the Central Policing District. Coronado was arrested this morning at 3:45 and was taken into custody without incident. >more |
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| Police Chief Jerry Dyer is asking for the public's help in locating a wanted parolee at large whom detectives believe is responsible for a series of window-smash business burglaries throughout the city of Fresno.Wanted is Adolph Coronado, a 21-year-old (DOB 06/23/86) Hispanic Male Adult. Coronado is 5' 6" and weighs 160 pounds. >more |
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| Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer was installed president of the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) for 2008/2009 on March 5, 2008 at CPCA's 31st Annual Conference in Fresno. Chief Dyer brings much experience to the position of president of Cal Chiefs having served as police chief in Fresno for seven years and having been with the department for 29 years. Chief Dyer was appointed to the Cal Chiefs Board of Directors in 2004 and was elected 3rd vice president in 2005.Chief Dyer has distinguished himself as a leader in law enforcement >more |
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| Police Chief Jerry Dyer is inviting the media to attend the largest trade show in the history of the California Police Chief's Association Conference.More than 170 vendors will be on hand to demonstrate various products in the law enforcement industry. Everything from tasers with cameras and state-of-the-art tactical gear to new in-car equipment and much, much more will be on display.Members of the media are invited to attend the trade show, speak with vendors, sample products on display and interview chiefs and other law enforcement officials >more |
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