Deputy Chief Hall Named Fresno’s Next Top Cop

Andy Hall, a deputy chief with the Fresno Police Department for the past three years, is Fresno's next police chief. Mayor Lee Brand and city manager Wilma Quan made the announcement in a morning news conference. Hall takes over as acting chief immediate...
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Andy Hall Says He Is Next Fresno Police Chief

Andy Hall, a deputy chief with the Fresno Police Department for the past three years, said Friday morning that he will take over as top cop upon Jerry Dyer's retirement in mid-October. Hall confirmed reports...
Fresno police department K9 teams at swearing in ceremony.

Good Boy! Meet Fresno’s Newest Police K9’s

Three new Fresno police dogs and their officer handlers were sworn in as members of the department's K9 Unit on Wednesday. The highly-trained dogs range in age from 16 months to 22 months and were introduced at a ceremony at Fresno PD's K9 facility in east-cen...

Follow These Tips to Keep Kids Safe on Halloween

Halloween is a day for children to dress up in their favorite costumes and get free candy. But many people may not know the last day in October is one of the most dangerous, particularly for young pedestrians. "You always want to be mindful of wh...