Citizens get an inside look at Madera PD

This week’s Citizens Academy met at the City of Madera Police Department to get an inside look at what it takes for Madera PD to make sure the city stays safe. During the presentation led by Chief Gino Chiaramonte and Commander Josiah Arnold, Citizens Academy class members learned about the ins and outs of the Madera Police Department. The presentation started with the department’s mission, which is to be devoted to family and community through superior service and partnerships. “Our one goal is to reduce crime, but it’s how you reduce crime,” Chiaramonte explained. “It’s how you treat them while you’re reducing crime. We want to treat them with dignity and respect.” The Madera Police Department is made up of 114 employees, including 76 police officers, 38 professional staff members, and three dogs. There are three divisions that the chief of police and each of the commanders oversee: Operations, Investigations and Administration.

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