Today, two Chico PD Academy Trainees started the Butte College Law Enforcement Academy, marking the first day of their new career—one built on courage, integrity, and service. Over the next six months, they’ll dive into roughly 924 hours of rigorous training across 42 essential topics to prepare them for being a law enforcement officer. To our trainees: You are not just training to wear the badge— you are training to earn the trust of your community, to stand tall in the face of adversity, and t

After 25 dedicated years with the Chico Police Department and over 35 years in law enforcement, Sergeant Mark Bass is bidding farewell! Throughout his career with Chico PD, Sgt. Bass has taken on many assignments—field training officer, crime scene investigator, SWAT team member, street crimes detective, BINTF detective, field training officer supervisor, felony detective, and officer in charge. Sgt. Bass's accolades include: 🏅 3 Medals of Courage 🏅 2 Medals of Achievement (including the 2020

The following incident highlights how the Chico Police Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program has helped to de-escalate situations, improve Officer and community safety, and decrease the amount of staff time spent on incidents such as foot pursuits. Drone technology can be quickly deployed and provides real-time intelligence, which would otherwise be difficult to obtain through traditional means. The Chico Police Department continues to be transparent with the community in the use of drones by en