CHARACTER   -   COMPETENCE   -   COMMITMENT

The Huron Police Department is a different kind of law enforcement agency. It is comprised of men and women who have chosen to serve this community, even though the job is difficult, the hours are long and at times, even your best efforts go seemingly unnoticed. These officers are dedicated to the belief that their work as a peace officer is one ordained by God and one of the most honorable and vital professions in the field of public service.

The principal mission of the Huron Police Department is to safeguard the constitutional rights of its residents, be ever vigilant in the prevention and detection of crime and employ a forward-thinking police administration who anticipates response to potential events that jeopardize public peace and threaten both life and property.  However, our commitment to the community doesn’t just stop there. Our staff is dedicated to providing the very highest levels of service to the community, regardless of immigration status, ethnicity or religious orientation. Our administrators, supervisors, officers and support staff shall at all times perform their services with honesty, courage, discretion and sound judgment. We are constantly evolving to meet the ever changing dynamics of the community that we serve. 

Our officers will strive to provide service to our residents in their native language, whenever possible, and be sensitive to the unique needs of our diverse community.  Our officers will enforce the law fairly and objectively, all the while keeping the public peace and ensuring the rights of all persons to the peaceful enjoyment of their daily lives. In meeting these objectives, it is our duty to work in cooperation with federal, state and local authorities, school officials and community support groups to not only enforce the law and keep the peace, but to promote a better understanding of and increased confidence in our efforts to provide service excellence to the community.

Character, Competence & Commitment;  these are not just words for us.  They represent the core values that we believe in. 

The Huron Police Department consists of: 1 Chief of Police, 3 Police Sergeants, 2 Corporals, 10 Officers, 4 Public Safety Dispatchers, 3 Canine Units, 10 Marked Units, 1 Transport Van, 1 4x4 Unit, 1 Emergency Operations Trailer, and 2 Unmarked Units

LIEUTENANT ROBERT H. HERNDON

Interim Chief of Police

559-945-2348

Email to: robert.herndon@fresnosheriff.org

SWORN PERSONNEL

RESERVE OFFICERS

Historically the City of Huron had an active Explorer Program 38 years ago.  However, the program was disbanded due to a lack of resources.  As of March 27, 2009, Officer Miguel Gomez took charge as the Explorer Coordinator and Officer Levi Reitsma is assigned as the Post#339's new Explorer Advisor.  Officer Reitsma will be handling the day to day activities of the Explorers.  Post#339 currently has seven members.  The ranks are filled with teenagers that have an interest in law enforcement and a desire to serve the Community of Huron.

Throughout the years, the City of Huron did not have the available resources to establish a functional neighborhood watch program.  Now, with the active support of the community and a strong partnership with the Police Department, a new program has been established.  Under the direction of Officer Gil Garza, the Neighborhood Watch Program will assist the police in deterring criminal activity.

The Community of Huron has an important part of deterring criminal activity.  The support of the strong community will aid the police department in fighting crime.

The Huron Police Reserve Officers are volunteers, who have completed the same training and mandated requirements that the State of California requires to become full time police officers.  The reserve officers assist the Huron Police Department by providing services for special events, patrol, and many other duties as a full time officer would do.  The reserve officers donate a minimum of 24 hours per month to support all areas of police operations. 

The City of Huron Reserve Unit consists of one sergeant, one corporal, and eight officers:

Sergeant Robert Oliveira

Corporal Ross Allen 

Officer Chuck Rabaut

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