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Fresno PD Chief Welcomes Federal Scrutiny, Defends Officers

Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall says he is open to a federal investigation into a 2017 shooting death of a homicide suspect — and his department as a whole. "We want to be as transparent as possible. And, if the FBI or the Department of Justice wants to look into...

With Badge and Stars, Andy Hall is Now Fresno's Police Chief

City Hall may have been the safest place to be Wednesday morning. Dozens of police officers, from the prior chief down to the cadet, attended the swearing-in ceremony of new Chief Andy Hall. With his oath, Hall received the chief's badge, and four stars on each side of his collar,...

Police Arrest Stabbing Suspect as Homeless Concerns Raised

Fresno acting police chief Andy Hall praised his officers for their restraint when arresting a suspect armed with a knife Monday in downtown Fresno. "I could be standing up here talking about an officer-involved shooting," Hall told the media at a Tuesday news conference. "The bravery, the professionalism, the restraint...

Brand's Police Chief Choice Reflects His Integrity, Not a Charade

You can debate whether Lee Brand's decision to select an interim police chief as Jerry Dyer's successor is the right one. You also can question the optics of his stunning change-of-course after City Hall conducted a national search that heavily involved the community. But I have no doubts about the...

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