Phases
Phase 1
Fresno Sheriff Memorial
Phase 1 of the project includes funding the initial design and concept for the Memorial, funding the primary Wall of Honor and other key features, and endowing the Family Financial Relief fund with capital necessary to support a response to a line of duty death. Its success will greatly impact the momentum to reach our goals of establishing the Memorial Center, providing financial relief to families, and paying tribute to our fallen heroes.
Phase 2
Memorial Expansion & Statues
Due to overwhelming support from the community, in late 2022, expansion of the initial Memorial Project was approved. The footprint and scope of work grew to encompass nearly 4x the original proposed design of the Memorial, allowing more visitors to enjoy the reflection and solace offered at the Memorial. The Memorial Design has been enhanced and now includes a spacious Memorial Courtyard, Donor Garden, custom made personalized Memorial Statues, and other intentional design details that draw the visitors’ attention to the sacrifices made and traditions of law enforcement. The Memorial Expansion footprint encompasses the long-term plan of working with the future Memorial Center, organized field trips for Fresno County students, and a curriculum that details the history of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office dating back to 1856.
Phase 3
Fresno Sheriff’s Memorial Center
The Memorial Center Complex, planned at the location of the Metro Substation, will encompass both the Fresno Sheriff Memorial and an extensive Educational Center. The Center will be housed inside of the Substation and be open to the public at large. It will help continue to tell the story of those memorialized on our Wall of Honor, explore the history of the Sheriff’s Office, and provide character education for our communities youth. The Memorial Center will be State of the Art and will include interactive kiosks and video screens, hands-on activities, and approximately 20 exhibits. Phase 3 will also address the long-term sustainability of the Memorial Center, providing funds for maintenance of the Memorial and Education Center, as well as an endowment to respond to line-of duty deaths.