Modesto Police Department

🎉 Congratulations, SGT. Gerald Bohanan! 👏🏽🏆

Please join us in celebrating Sergeant Gerald Bohanan on successfully completing the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI), Class 572! 🎓

This prestigious, eight-month California POST leadership program challenges law enforcement supervisors to grow beyond managing day-to-day operations and embrace what it truly means to lead. Through a focus on personal growth, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and developing future leaders, SBSLI helps build stronger leaders and stronger teams. 💪🏼

SGT. Bohanan’s commitment to professional growth and continued service reflects the dedication and leadership we are proud to see in our champions. His accomplishment is not only an investment in himself but also in his team, our Department, and the community we serve. 🚔⭐

We are proud of you, Sergeant Bohanan! Congratulations on this well-earned achievement!

Lead by example. Inspire others. Make a difference. 👏🏽

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Frank Inacio on his promotion! 🙌🏽👮🏻‍♂️

Frank began his career with the Modesto Police Department as a Police Explorer in 1995. After joining the United States Marine Corps Reserve in 1998, he became an MPD Reserve Police Officer in 1999 and transitioned to a full-time position in 2005.

During his career, Frank has served in Patrol, the Street Crimes Unit, the Street Gang Unit and the Narcotics Enforcement Team. He has also contributed to MPD in many collateral roles, including as a K9 handler, Equestrian Unit member, Police Explorer advisor, Honor Guard member and Field Training Officer.

Since his promotion to sergeant in 2018, Frank has supervised teams in Patrol, the Street Gang Unit and Recruitment. His dedication to public service and commitment to supporting his colleagues reflect the leadership and professionalism we value at MPD.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Inacio! We look forward to your continued leadership and service to our community as we work together to keep Modesto safe. 💙

🏀💙 HOOPS & HEROES! 👮‍♂️🤝

Join the Modesto Police Department for an exciting afternoon of basketball, teamwork, and community connection! 🏀🎉

Youth are invited to hit the court alongside local law enforcement officers to shoot some hoops, build friendships, strengthen relationships, and enjoy lunch together!

📅 Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Coffee Claratina Park
📌 4400 Highlights Way, Modesto, CA

Bring your energy, teamwork, and love for basketball! 🏀🔥 Let’s make memories, build bridges, and strengthen our community one basket at a time! 🫶🏽💙

🙌 We can’t wait to see you there!

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Today, on National First Responders Day, we recognize the Modesto Police Department officers who answer the call and serve our community with a servant’s heart, courageous spirit, and relentless drive. We’re grateful for the care they show, the challenges they face, and their commitment to protecting Modesto every day.

We also honor our brothers and sisters in law enforcement, along with the firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and other first responders who serve our communities. Thank you, and the families who support you, for all you do. 💙🚔🖤

🏀🚔 HOOPS & HEROES 🚔🏀

Join us for Hoops & Heroes!

The Modesto Police Department invites youth to hit the court for a fun-filled basketball event alongside local law enforcement officers! 🏀

Come shoot some hoops, build teamwork, strengthen connections, and enjoy lunch together as we bring our community closer, one basket at a time! 🤝❤️

📅 Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Coffee Claratina Park
4400 Highlights Way, Modesto, CA

Bring your energy, your teamwork, and your love for basketball. Let’s make memories, build relationships, and strengthen our community together!

We hope to see you there! 🏀💙🚔

🚶‍♀️ October is Pedestrian Safety Month - a reminder that everyone has a role in keeping people safe on the road.

🚗 The chart shows how speed changes stopping distance: about 85 feet at 25 mph compared with 229 feet at 50 mph. Higher impact speeds also increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries for pedestrians.

🚗 Drivers: slow down, put your phone away, and yield to people in crosswalks. 📵

🏃🏽‍♂️Pedestrians: use crosswalks, stay visible, and make sure drivers see you before crossing. 👀

Let’s look out for one another and help keep Modesto’s streets safe. 💙

🍕👮 Making Connections, One Slice at a Time! ❤️

Last week, our Crime Prevention Unit had a great time connecting with our community at Pizza with a Cop at Mountain Mike’s Pizza on McHenry Avenue in Modesto! 🍕🤝

Events like these are a wonderful opportunity to build relationships, share conversations, and strengthen the bond between our community and local law enforcement.

A huge THANK YOU to Ravi, the owner of Mountain Mike’s Pizza, for his incredible generosity and support in making this event possible. We appreciate you! 🙌❤️

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a slice, and helped make this event a success!

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Throughout the month, Modesto Police Officers Carrillo and Lee, along with Detective Harris, met with students at a local high school to discuss the importance of safe, healthy relationships. These conversations empower young people to recognize warning signs, understand boundaries, and know where to turn for support.

Students learned that healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, consent, and open communication. Abuse can take many forms, including threats, humiliation, isolation, or controlling someone’s phone, friendships, and daily activities.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. 💜

📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
📱 Text START to: 88788
🚨 In immediate danger? Call 911.

PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐️ CAPTAIN BRIAN BINKLEY

Please join us in congratulating Brian Binkley on his promotion to Captain!

Brian began his career with MPD in 2007 and brings more than 19 years of law enforcement experience. His assignments have included Patrol, the Street Gang Unit, the Narcotics Unit, and SWAT.

Throughout his career, Brian has served in key leadership and instructional roles, including Commander of the MPD SWAT Team and use-of-force and tactics instructor. He has also received multiple departmental awards in recognition of his service.

We’re excited to see Brian take on this new role in MPD’s Operations Division and look forward to his leadership as we continue working to keep Modesto safe. Congratulations, Captain Binkley!

🚔 Modesto Police Department Awarded $30,000 Grant for 🚲 Bicyclist and 🚶 Pedestrian Safety Program

📍 Modesto, Calif. – The Modesto Police Department announced today that it has received a $30,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety Program. 🚲🚶‍♀️

The program will promote safe practices for people walking and biking and emphasize the important responsibility drivers have to look out for people outside of vehicles. 🚗👀🛑

💰 Grant funds will support a variety of bicycle and pedestrian safety activities, including:

🚲 Participation in “Open Streets” events that encourage safe biking and walking.

🧑‍🏫 Bicycle training courses that educate youth and teens on safe riding behaviors.

⛑️ Helmet fitting inspections and distribution of helmets to children in need.

🏫 Community and school education presentations.

🚴 Community bike rides that encourage and teach riders safe riding skills.

🚸 Safe Routes to Schools programs that promote safe walking and biking for students.

🚶‍♀️ Walking field trips and other educational activities to help older residents, people experiencing homelessness, and other populations most impacted by bicyclist and pedestrian-related crashes reach their destinations safely.

✨ Pop-up events highlighting the importance of visibility on roads, featuring safety equipment such as reflective armbands and leg bands, bicycle headlights, and taillights. 🔦

💬 “We are committed to building a culture of safety across California,” said OTS Director Stephanie Dougherty. “Through innovative safety programs and our continued partnerships, we’re shaping a culture where safe walking, biking and driving are the expectation and the norm.”

📅 The grant program runs through September 2027.

🤝 Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

🚦 Let’s work together to keep Modesto’s streets safer for everyone! Look out for one another, share the road, and make safety a priority. 💙