When they join the force, the new K-9s – to be named Teyish and Jawwan (meaning Chief and Strength in Chukchansi, respectively) – will be the Fresno Police Department’s first dogs with the ability to detect fentanyl. Fresno County District Attorney’s OfficeįORT’s mission is to build cases to arrest fentanyl dealers and educate the public on the dangers of fentanyl.
The new K-9 unit will offer significant support to the Fentanyl Overdose Resolution Team (FORT), which includes following organizations: The effort was unanimously approved by the board to be funded through Chukchansi’s philanthropic program – Chukchansi Cares. The news was announced last night at a private event for law enforcement officials, including Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama and Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, amongst others. COARSEGOLD - Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino has donated $36,000 to the Fresno Police Chief’s Foundation to launch a specialized narcotic K-9 team to address Central Valley’s escalating fentanylepidemic. Two K-9s trained specifically in fentanyl detection will join the fight against the deadly drug that claims thousands of lives each year.Ī Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians Tribal Youth member presented this idea to the Chukchansi Economic Development Authority board.
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