Chief Fivecoat News Today

The partnership between the two agencies looks to prepare Wasco PD to commence patrol in their city and enhance Arvin PD's capabilities

Now after 13 months of work, the city has the staffing, equipment, and vehicles in place, but the only thing they're missing is their 9-1-1 call center.

On Thursday night, the City of Wasco and the Police Department reveled in its accomplishment of starting the department and held a meet and greet with the community at Wasco High School.

The Wasco City Council meeting space was packed to the brim on Tuesday as four new members of the Wasco Police Department were honored.

Wasco Vice Mayor Alex Garcia says the strong leadership and good reputation of Chief Charlie Fivecoat is the reason the newly-approved city police force is coming together so smoothly.

The City of Wasco finally has a new chief of police, as Charlie Fivecoat was officially sworn in during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec 20.

Fivecoat has many years of law enforcement experience, and has served as chief of police for McFarland, Tehachapi, Shafter, and Wasco.