FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mindy Casto made history Thursday as she became the City of Fresno's 24th police chief and the first woman to lead the department. "The trust that's being placed in me today is not taken lightly," Casto said. "And I don't plan to let you down."

Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Manager Georgeanne White are pleased to announce the appointment of Mindy Casto as the 24th Chief of the Fresno Police Department. A dedicated law enforcement professional, Chief Casto is committed to reducing violent crime, improving service levels, and strengthening professionalism within the department.

Mindy Casto was named the police chief for the Fresno Police Department, marking the 24th department chief, and first woman to hold the permanent position in the department’s history. "On June 13, 2024,

It originally published in June 2024 after Mindy Casto was named interim police chief. Mindy Casto made history in becoming Fresno’s first woman police chief. Casto served as interim chief since June 2024 following the investigation and resignation former chief Paco Balderrama.