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About the FDSA

WHO WE ARE

The Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association was organized in 1973 to give members of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office the opportunity for fair representation based on the Peace Officer Bill of Rights.

Leadership

President's Message

Stay up-to-date with the latest news from Eric Schmidt, President of the Fresno Deputy Sheriff's Association, and check out the archive of past newsletters to learn more about our history.

LATEST NEWS

November 4, 2024

EOW - Deputy David Graves 11/5/82

Today we honor Fresno County Deputy David Gordon Graves who was killed in the line of duty - November 5, 1982. David was killed by a drunk driver at the intersection of Shaw and Dickenson in western Fresno County. Deputies like David Graves, although...

October 30, 2024

EOW - Sergeant Rod Lucas 10/31/16

On this day, October 31st, 2024 - we pause to remember the life and legacy of Sergeant Rod Lucas.

September 6, 2024

EOW 09/07/20 - DEPUTY JOSE MORA

On Monday, September 7, 2020, Deputy Sheriff Jose Mora passed away from complications related to the Covid19 virus. This virus was contracted while Jose and another deputy were transporting a homicide suspect from Oklahoma, back to Fresno. He was performing his job when this occurred. Jose fought a courageous battle against this deadly virus.