Fresno’s first female police chief, Mindy Casto, is a step towards diversity and safety in the city’s police force.

Fresno Police Deputy Chief Mindy Casto, second from left, stands next to Police Chief Paco Balderrama, center, at a news ...

I’m grateful for God, because this wasn’t my plan,” said Mindy Casto, who had been interim chief since last year.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mindy Casto made history Thursday as she became the City of Fresno's 24th police chief and the first woman to lead the department. "The trust that's being placed in me today ...

Fresno’s Mayor Jerry Dyer announced Thursday that the city’s next police chief will be current interim chief Mindy Casto. The ...

Fresno interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has had the interim tag removed by Mayor Jerry Dyer and City Manager Georgeanne White ...

Final community meeting for input on Fresno's next police chief Wednesday is the last chance for Fresno residents to weigh in on what they want in the city's next police chief.