On this Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we would like to take a moment to thank our Officers and employees who work hard to keep our community safe. Thank you to our residents, business owners, and visitors for your support. We truly enjoy protecting and serving our Clovis community. #LEAD2021 #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay

Voluntary Missing Adult Located Safe On December 30, 2021 just after 6:00 P.M., Clovis Police received a call from a customer at Winco Foods at Ashlan/Peach. The caller alleged that an adult family member had been kidnapped, however there were no known witnesses to the incident. Several officers responded immediately and began their investigation into the circumstances. After speaking with family members and Winco staff on scene, and reviewing the store’s video surveillance of the parking lot, it was determined that the adult female left on her own accord. Video surveillance showed 34 year-old Sabha Othman get out of her parked vehicle in the parking lot, walk over to a vehicle that had just parked, and voluntarily get in. The vehicle then left the parking lot with Othman inside. Family on scene spoke with Officers and were told that this was not a kidnapping case. Officers explained what was seen on video, and that a voluntary missing person’s case would be taken. The next day, Officers followed up with additional family members, and friends of Othman, and on Monday, Detectives were assigned additional follow up. On Monday, January 3 in the afternoon, Detectives were able to speak to Othman, in person, and verify that she is in fact safe, and that she had left on her own accord. After speaking to Othman, this voluntary missing person’s case was closed, and no further action will be taken. Throughout the investigation, there was no suspicion of a kidnapping or abduction. On Saturday, January 1, social media posts began sharing false information, alleging that Othman had been kidnapped, even after Officers explained to those involved with the case, that there was absolutely no evidence of any foul play. The Clovis Police Department received countless phone calls, social media messages, and inquiries as to the validity of our statements – that no crime had occurred, and that Othman was a voluntary missing adult. Our agency understands the sensitive nature of an incident such as this, and the concern that friends and community members had. We urge you to please verify information before sharing it as fact on social media.

#HappyNewYear2022 from every member of your Clovis Police Department! Celebrate responsibly and have a happy and safe NYE.

Please celebrate the New Year responsibly. Additional officers will be on patrol looking for those who decide to drive drunk, high, or buzzed on New Years Eve. Help keep our roadways safe and designate a sober driver. #GoSafelyCA #NYE

Make sure your sound is on for this one! It’s one of our favorite days of the year! Happy #BaconDay🥓 from your Clovis Police Department!

Attention Police Academy Cadets and those entering the Police Academy! This FREE fitness program will prepare you for PT success during the difficult academy. We have teamed up with @docsgym112 and @primefitness559 to offer this class that will provide you the tools necessary needed to successfully complete the physical requirements of the police academy! Current class times are: Monday-Friday, 5AM-6AM, and Saturday-Sunday, 7AM-8AM. You don't need to attend daily, and this is free for those committed to successfully graduating a police academy. For more info, call (559) 593-5327 or (805) 975-6069.

Happy Kwanzaa! Today marks the first of the seven day celebration of Kwanzaa. The seven principles of this celebrated holiday are something that we can all embrace: Unity Self-determination Collective work & responsibility Cooperative economics Purpose Creativity Faith Have a safe and happy holiday! #HappyKwanzaa

From our CPD family to yours, we wish you a very #MerryChristmas!

Our annual holiday decoration contest came to an end today, and here are the winners! Chief Fleming and Administrative Assistant Cori judged the competition, which was to take a plain white styrofoam ball, and make it into an ornament. Categories included: prettiest, most festive, best themed, and ugliest. And the winners are: Prettiest: Officer Hutchison Most Festive: Records Clerk Gwen Best Themed: Youth Services Ugliest: Officer Medina #HolidaySpirit #Christmas #Clovis #Community

Five hundred boxes of food, hundreds of toys, and several bicycles and Christmas trees made for countless smiles this past Sunday morning! Once again, the Clovis Police Officers Association partnered with the Clovis Rotary Club to organize the annual Christmas food drive held at PR Farms. Families and individuals found to be in need this holiday season were contacted over the past few weeks by Officers to invite them to the annual event. Thanks to donations, we were able to hand out 500 boxes of food, toys, new and used bicycles, Christmas trees, and stuffed animals. We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their generous donations to make this event possible: CPOA, Clovis Rotary, PR Farms, Clovis PetSmart, Clovis WinCo, Panelli Passing Academy, Provost & Pritchard Consulting, Pleasant Valley State Prison Bike Rehabilitation Program, and Clovis Foodmaxx!

Mark your calendars and join us for the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Program, returning virtually in 2022. This beautiful program, held the Saturday before MLK Day each year, features esteemed speakers from the community and celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as we honor his dream today. This year’s program will feature a keynote from Ms. Terri Kimber-Edwards, a lifelong educator and member of the Kimber Family legacy. Join us for the Program’s premiere on Saturday, January 15 at 9:00 a.m. on the Clovis Police Department Facebook page.

With your help, we donated 220 coats to students at Clovis Unified School District during our Annual Winter Coat Drive! We can't thank you enough, Clovis! We couldn't do it without our Department members, Clovis Public Safety Employees Association, Regency Dry Cleaning, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Legacy Church, Grace Place Church, @clovisusd, and everyone who donated coats! This morning, those coats were delivered to various schools in Clovis and will be given to those students who don't have a warm coat. The well-being and safety of those we serve are our highest priority, and we always love the opportunity to give. Like our motto says, "to those we serve, we want to be the best!" Have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season, Clovis.