Turlock Associated Police Officers

Thank a Police Officer today! It means a lot to them.

PRESS RELEASE: SUSPECT WANTED FOR SHOOTING AT DEPUTY DURING PURSUIT On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at approximately 8:44 p.m., Turlock Police Officers responded... to assist the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department on a Be On The Look-Out (BOL) for occupants in a white sedan who were seen shooting outside city limits, in the area of Berkeley Road and Alderson Road. At approximately 9:21 p.m., a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy located a vehicle matching the description of the responsible vehicle and attempted an enforcement stop in the area of Seasons Park Drive. At least one occupant of the vehicle shot at the Deputy while the driver of the vehicle sped away. The Deputy was not struck and did not return fire. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle stopped in the area of Spring Crest Drive, where the three occupants fled from the vehicle on foot. Turlock Police Officers arrived on scene moments later. Deputies from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department and Officers from California State University Stanislaus, Modesto PD, Ceres PD, Modesto CHP and Merced CHP were called in to assist with this investigation and locate the occupants. A search for the occupants ensued, while the Turlock Police Department began investigating the shooting that involved the Deputy. The search and investigation lasted for over six hours, and resulted in two of the three occupants being located and three firearms found. The third occupant is outstanding but has been identified as Ernesto Covarrubias, Jr., 18 years, resident of Turlock. This is an on-going investigation and police are looking for your assistance in locating Covarrubias. If Covarrubias is spotted, do not approach and immediately contact authorities. The identities of the two other occupants are not being released at this time. Turlock Police Detectives ask that anyone with information, to call Detective Timothy Redd at (209) 664-7325. You can also contact the Turlock Police Department’s Tip Line at (209) 668-5550 extension 6780 or email at [email protected]. If there are any questions regarding the initial shooting that occurred in Stanislaus County, please contact Stanislaus County Sheriff Sergeant Tom Letras at (209) 652-6888. The Turlock Police Department is an active participant in the Crime Stoppers Program. Callers can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 and may be eligible for a cash reward. To receive more detailed, up-to-date information directly from the Turlock Police Department via e-mail or text message, register for "Nixle" alerts at www.Nixle.com or more directly at https://local.nixle.com/register/. Or, text your zip code to 888777 to receive text alerts only. For additional information, follow our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter. ### This information is being released by Turlock Police Department Sergeant Michael Parmley. Any media requests should contact: Sergeant Michael Parmley Office of Professional Standards Turlock Police Department Office phone - (209) 664-7345 Email [email protected] Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office Stanislaus State Police Department Ceres Police Department MODESTO POLICE DEPARTMENT CHP - Modesto CHP - Merced

It's been two years since that awful night, when Corporal Ronil Singh was murdered on duty in the town of Newman. Sending love and comfort to the Singh Family as well was Newman PD everyday, but especially today. EOW 12-26-2018.

Great Job Cal State! #stanstatestanislaus #police #turlock #Christmas

Today is National First Responder Day! Thank you to all who said thank you today! It means the world to us! We are proud to serve the citizens of Turlock. We couldn’t be more thankful for the support from our community.... #ourcommunity #thinblueline #firstresponders #PublicSafetyFirst #YesonMeasureA #thankapoliceofficer

Turlock Journal regarding Measure A.

****IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ***** We have heard a lot of questions surrounding why TAPO is supporting Measure A especially when We have spoken out at Council Meetings about TAPO’s lack of trust in their leadership. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share our reasons. The Measure includes a citizen oversight group which will report to the community how, and where, the Council is directing monies be spent. Rest assured TAPO and Fire will be keeping a watch...Continue reading

As we near November 3rd we want to thank everyone who has supported Turlock Police Association during these challenging times. We ask everyone who hasn’t voted yet to please vote Yes on Measure A. If you have any questions, please reach out to us. Everyday that we come to work, it is to serve the citizens of Turlock. We understand there are a lot of concerns regarding where the money from Measure A will be spent. Public Safety makes up more than 70% of the general fund budget.... We have been told the majority of the money will be used towards public safety and we will do everything we can to keep their word true. We ask that all of you do the same. This we do know to be true, we no longer can maintain the level of service with staffing levels that are dwindling because of the city budget. Our Officers do not feel they can efficiently keep the citizens of Turlock safe with current staffing levels. Something has to change and for that change we need Measure A to succeed. We have lost over 13 officers in the last two years to other agencies in the area. This number does not include Officers who have retired or have left to pursue a different career. Just this week, we lost another officer to the City of Manteca. Please ask yourself before you vote: Are you ok with longer response times when you are in need of help? Are you ok with being on hold for an extended amount of time when you call 911 or the non emergency number? Are you ok with 4 Police Officers and a Supervisor protecting your city at night? If your answer is no to any of these questions, we ask you to vote Yes on Measure A for change. This is up to the citizens of Turlock to decide the response time and level of safety they desire. As your police officers we hope you choose to pass Measure A. ****PLEASE HELP US BY SHARING THIS POST****

4th TURLOCK FIREFIGHTER RESIGNS within a Week... Turlock Firefighters, Local #2434 would like to acknowledge and thank Captain Kevin Tidwell for his 14 years of... service to the citizens of Turlock. Kevin is an experienced Captain who has decided to leave the Turlock Fire Department to attend a recruit academy & start over as a probationary Firefighter for another Fire Department. Kevin was hired as a Firefighter with the Turlock Fire Department in 2006 and has promoted through the ranks to his current rank of Captain. He has been an engaged member of the organization, working to improve the department throughout this tenure. Kevin started the community CPR Saturday, has been an Arson Investigator, and is a state fire instructor specializing in Live Fire training. He played a key role in constructing our new live fire training facility and has filled the role of Public Information Officer for the department and Local #2434. Kevin is also a lead PIO for a Federal Incident Management Team that deploys to large Wildland fire incidents, a member of curriculum development cadre for State Fire Training, and an instructor for local Community Colleges. Captain Tidwell is the 12th Turlock Firefighter to leave the Turlock Fire Department since 2016 and the 8th to resign in the past year and a half - 4 of those in the past week. The loss of 4 experienced and engaged Firefighters this past week in addition to the 12 others who have resigned since 2013 is a HUGE LOSS to the the Turlock Fire Department currently as well as its future. This equates to losing 1/3 of our line personnel. The Organization is losing established personnel of all ranks, instructors, managers of community programs, future chiefs and leaders in additional to the loss of years of knowledge, skills, and experience that the City has helped fund. Retention in the Turlock Fire Department is a huge issue that must be faced. With reductions to fire department staffing, cuts in salary and benefits and the general lack of support for Turlock Firefighters, we will continue to see more valuable and experienced Firefighters leave the Turlock Fire Department unless things change. Make Public Safety a Priority in Turlock. VOTE YES on Measure A. #Turlock #TurlockFirefighters #TurlockFire #YESonMeasureA

The benefits of Emergency Services, 9-1-1 Dispatch, Police and Fire, all staffed and ready to quickly respond, saves lives and saves property. A Safer Turlock is a the community that we all want to live in. Please WATCH how 3/4 of a cent from sales tax with your Yes on Measure A will benefit Public Safety for Turlock.

YOUR Fire Stations are being Targeted The Turlock Fire Department’s current budget called for the closure of a fire station and a reduction of staffing creating... increased response times and decreased service. Currently, temporary funding from the Federal CARES Act is the only reason Turlock has not Closed a Fire Station. This temporary funding WILL END in December 2020! A closed fire station will increase response times for firefighters to provide emergency medical services and delay firefighters’ ability to provide vital services especially at a fire. A fire doubles in size every minute while a person’s survival rate of cardiac arrest decreases up to 10% every minute without CPR. Keeping YOUR Fire Stations OPEN to maintain Quick Response Times is paramount for our Community’s Safety. VOTE YES on MEASURE A. #Turlock #TurlockFire #YESonMeasureA Turlock Associated Police Officers

Today you may have received a door hanger on your front door. Our Turlock Police Officers and former Turlock Police Chief Nino Amirfar were out hanging door hangers on their day off to ensure information on Measure A and the importance of voting Yes is reaching Turlock citizens. Please vote Yes on Measure A. Our citizens deserve a better response time and more Police Officers on duty to protect and serve our Community.

YES on MEASURE A Measure A is a City of Turlock, 911 Safety/Emergency Medical Response, Community Services Measure. It would enact a 34 cent local sales tax, ...providing the necessary funding to maintain and restore safety services and rapid 911 emergency response, fix streets and potholes, and address City challenges with homelessness and vagrancy, while ensuring financial health for the City of Turlock. ALL of Measure A revenue will go to The City of Turlock’s general fund to improve public safety. Over 250,000 people visit and shop in Turlock and each has access to Turlock’s services. By utilizing a sales tax, Turlock can capture a portion of the dollars spent in town to help pay for the services that benefit the more than 72,000 people living in Turlock. Join your local Turlock Firefighters & Turlock Associated Police Officers and VOTE YES on Measure A. #Turlock #YESonMeasureA #TurlockFirefighters

A Yes Vote on Measure A is very important to Turlock and our Public Safety. Please Watch this Short Video About How Measure A will help create a safer Turlock community.

Measure A will bring much needed revenue to the City of Turlock’s general fund. Roughly 80% of the general fund goes to public safety. A citizen committee will... be formed to provide oversight and assure that the city uses these funds as described in the ballot. Join Turlock Firefighters and Turlock Associated Police Officers in Voting YES on Measure A. #Turlock #YesonMeasureA #TurlockFirefighters YES on Turlock’s Measure A

Measure A will provide additional locally-controlled funds with 3/4 of a cent from sales tax used to reverse deep cuts impacting the services and priorities residents have told us they value, including: maintaining 911 emergency medical response/services/Police and fire protection and protecting Turlock’s ability to respond to emergencies and natural disasters. Please Vote Yes on Measure A for a Safer Turlock.

*****PLEASE READ THE FACTS & SHARE****** There is a tremendous amount of misinformation out there. Regardless if you are for or against Measure A we ask you to please read this for the facts before making your decision. **The police union agreed to give up their 100% medical and will now pay 5% of their salary starting January 1, 2021. Most of the police department is now under 3 years of experience because people are leaving law enforcement all together, retiring, or leaving... Turlock for better pay. A Police Officer 1 in Turlock makes $4,677 a month. Cops and fire fighters are jumping ship because they continue to do more with less; and for less pay... especially when they can drive a short distance to another city and make more money to support their family. Public safety employees often stuck around because though they made less money, the city made up for it with great medical benefits. Now thats gone, the city is broke. This perfect storm of low pay, medical costs, co pays, etc. is driving these amazing public servants away. Our police and firefighters are not even close to being compensated properly. Do you think any young person wants to be a police officer right now? Do you think any young person wants to put their life on the line for $4,677 dollars a month? When they are married, their spouse has to stay home to care for their children because day care is too expensive. Do you think a young person wants to respond to murders, drive by shootings, suicides, or a person trapped in a vehicle burning alive for poor pay and poor benefits? You honestly think a police officer or firefighter will deal with that trauma for $4,677 a month? Do you know how many cops are on duty during the graveyard shift to keep you safe? 4 most nights, sometimes 5 for 75+ thousand people. Our fire department can’t staff stations as it is because they are leaving. Ask a firefighter how many of them just accepted jobs in other cities. Ask a firefighter how many of them are in backgrounds with other departments. The number is scary. What will you do when someone’s breaking into your house and no one can respond because 1 cop is at the jail and the others are investigating a shooting? What will you do when a fire station is closed down but someone you love has a medical emergency? What if no one responds because they are trying to stop a house from burning down? The city has grown but public safety has not. Public safety is operating with the same staffing levels as pre 2008. We’re talking about 3/4 of a penny here. Public Safety is 80% of the General Fund. Measure A is for the General Fund. Don’t fall for a lot of the miss leading information about this Measure.**

Back the Red and the Blue", is more than a nice saying. Funding our Police and Fire department is paramount for the residents of Turlock, and it's also my numb...er one priority. Swipe through the slides above for the facts about our current Red and Blue staffing. Then leave your thoughts and your support for our Fire and Police Departments in the comments below. See more