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Merced police chief reports declines in auto crashes, thefts, robberies, assaults

Jonathan Whitaker Oct 22, 2026

Merced Police Chief Steven Stanfield took an opportunity at the podium to provide a five-year update on his department's crime and operational statistics during Monday night's City Council meeting. Public safety in this fast-growing city continues to be a top concern among local residents, according to city outreach polling, so…

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Paws for Cause: K-9 Association to host benefit dinner

The Merced County Times Dec 19, 2025

By DOANE YAWGER Special to the Times Police dogs are an essential component of law enforcement with the Merced Police Department and countless…

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Merced’s police chief lauds new cooperation with…

The Merced County Times Nov 30, 2025

By DOANE YAWGER Special to the Times Mercedians have confidence in their police officers and are calling the Merced Police Department…

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MPD recovers stolen Merced Zoo bear sign

Jonathan Whitaker Aug 7, 2025

‘This is just a small thing, but this meant a lot to the citizens of Merced.’ — Police Chief Steven Stanfield Officers of the Merced Police Department surprised city leaders, department heads and local residents when they walked into the Merced City Council meeting on Monday night and unveiled the Merced Zoo bear sign that was…

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Merced to fund all available positions in public safety

Jonathan Whitaker Jun 5, 2025

The basic choice presented to members of the Merced City Council on Monday night was to freeze four vacant police officer positions, one firefighter…