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The Pleasanton Police Department recently welcomed three new officers to the city -- Corey Fernandez, Chase Crawford and Martha De Loza.

Three new officers have joined the Pleasanton police force.

Pleasanton Police Chief David Swing told the City Council last Tuesday that one of the biggest challenges continues to be a staffing shortage, which is affecting morale and non-emergency response times.

PLEASANTON – Staffing challenges continue to weigh on the Pleasanton Police Department, with leaves of absence affecting about 20% of its sworn positions, according to the department’s bi-annual update presented

Pleasanton police Lt. Maria Sarasua will make local history for the Pacifica Police Department next month when she takes the reins as its new police chief, becoming the first woman to ever hold the position in the coastal city.

The Pleasanton Police Department recently announced its newest staff members -- two Foothill High School alumni with experience in their respective fields.

Two Foothill High School alums, Danielle Fowler and Anu Kaur, have joined the Pleasanton Police Department.

The City of Pleasanton and Pleasanton Police Department are excited to welcome experienced Police Dispatcher Danielle Fowler and Police Officer Anu Kaur, both of whom are Foothill High School alumnae.

PLEASANTON – A former Pleasanton police officer recently sued the city claiming the department fired him after he attended a “Stop The Steal” rally in Sacramento on Jan. 6, 2021,

A former Pleasanton police officer has filed a federal lawsuit against city and police officials for allegedly firing him after finding out he attended a Stop the Steal rally in Sacramento on Jan. 6, 2021.