Fresno Police Department records historic low murder rate of 22, a 70% drop from 2020. With targeted gang enforcement and fast investigations, Chief Mindy Casto credits accountability, courts, and community programs for the success. Despite crime drop, the department faces new challenges such as assaults on officers and struggles to retain recruits.
Source: https://gvwire.com/2026/03/10/fresno-police-chief-marks-first-year-with-historic-drop-in-homicides