Bishop City Council Offers Chief of Police Position to Richard Standridge from Porterville Police Department

In late 2020, the City of Bishop initiated a comprehensive search for a Chief of Police following the retirement of former Chief Ted Stec. [SWM Background Note – Chief Stec announced his retirement after 5 years of service with the Bishop Police Department.] The...

Bishop Police modifies its Operations to safeguard public and its employees from COVID-19

As the COVID-19 cases increase throughout our Region, like the private sector, the public sector is making modifications to daily operations. The Bishop Police Department is implementing safety precautions to protect our officers and civilian staff, as well as the...

Two arrested in Bishop on felony charges

BPD news release On June 4, 2019 at approximately 5:00 P.M., the Bishop Police Department received a tip that a wanted male subject was seen on foot in the area of E. Yaney and Main Street. BPD Officer Henry arrived a short time later and observed the male get into...