One of the first applicants for the soon-to-be-vacant Fresno police chief position is an internal candidate. Capt. Mark Salazar, a 23-year veteran of the department, said Tuesday that he will apply. Three Years Leading Southwest Division For the last three years, Salazar has served as captain of the southwest division....
How Chief Dyer Torpedoed Panhandling Ordinance
Police Chief Jerry Dyer sank a city council proposal Thursday that supporters said was focused on public safety, but opponents criticized as a mean-spirited attack on the poor. After three and a half hours of public comments, council debate, catcalls, and requests for potty breaks, the Safe Transfer of Objects...
Dyer Contradicts Arambula's Statement in Child Cruelty Arrest
Joaquin and Elizabeth Arambula are happy their children are back home. They spent the first night reunited with their children reading. The next morning, they turned the lights on the Christmas tree. The Arambulas’ three children, ages 7, 6 and 3, are back home, exiled for two days at the...
Ride Along With Fresno PD As They Take Down a Pimp
The Fresno Police Department, under Police Chief Jerry Dyer, is teaming with District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp to crack down on human trafficking and educate the public that prostitution is not a victimless crime. In addition, local nonprofits such as Breaking the Chains are providing victims — many of whom are...
Ride Along With Fresno PD As They Take Down a Pimp
The Fresno Police Department, under Police Chief Jerry Dyer, is teaming with District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp to crack down on human trafficking and educate the public that prostitution is not a victimless crime. In addition, local nonprofits such as Breaking the Chains are providing victims — many of whom are...
Investment in Fresno PD Will Protect Citizens, Boost Economy
OPINION BY DARIUS ASSEMI Fresno Mayor Lee Brand made good this week on his promises to hire a full-time independent police auditor who resides in Fresno and to appoint a Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board. It is my fervent hope that John Gliatta, a former FBI agent and Fresno County...
Investment in Fresno PD Will Protect Citizens, Boost Economy
OPINION BY DARIUS ASSEMI Fresno Mayor Lee Brand made good this week on his promises to hire a full-time independent police auditor who resides in Fresno and to appoint a Citizens Public Safety Advisory Board. It is my fervent hope that John Gliatta, a former FBI agent and Fresno County...