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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 13

Public Safety Wins Public Records Act Fight

Public Safety Wins Public Records Act Fight to PreventDisclosure of Retirement Status for CalPERS PensionsA consortium of public safety unions (Cal Fire Local 2881, California Correctional Peace Officers' Association, California Professional Firefigh...

November 05

David Gordon Graves EOW 11/05/82

Today we honor a fallen Fresno County Deputy, 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 ...

October 30

Rod Barron Lucas EOW 10/31/16

On this day, October 31st, 2019 - we pause to remember the life and legacy of Sergeant Rod Lucas.Our friend and brother lost his life in a tragic accident at the Special Investigation Office. He died from a fatal gunshot wound.Rod worked as a Fresno ...

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