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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

June 08

EOW - Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller

The Fresno DSA wishes to express it's sincerest condolences to the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Department as well as the family, friends, and loved ones of Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller.Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller was shot and killed on June 6, 202...

May 27

Josh Lancaster EOW 5/29/03

On May 29, 2003, Deputy Sheriff Josh Lancaster was killed in the line of duty during a vehicle pursuit. A suspect was evading Sanger Police Officers when he crashed into Josh’s unmarked detective car. The crash happened in southeastern Fresno County ...

May 19

Dennis Phelps EOW 5/20/02

On May 20, 2002, Deputy Sheriff Dennis Phelps was gunned down in eastern Fresno County during a vehicle stop on a suspicious vehicle/suspect in the area of Locan and Shepard. Prior to the deadly shooting, the suspect was alleged to have shot at a par...

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