Over the past decade, the Fresno Police Department has faced multiple allegations of excessive force, racial discrimination, and internal corruption. Notably, there have been several officer-involved shootings resulting in fatalities, with a significant proportion involving Black and Latino individuals. The department has also been subject to lawsuits from both civilians and officers alleging misconduct and discriminatory practices. These incidents have led to calls for increased oversight and reforms within the department. ([police1.com](https://www.police1.com//officer-shootings/articles/excessive-force-lawsuits-against-calif-pd-piling-up-after-landmark-settlement-WnHANccIKeullQXG/?utm_source=openai))
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