Paco Balderrama

Police Chief at Fresno Police Department

Paco Balderrama is the CEO and Founder of El Matador Consulting LLC. He has a distinguished background in law enforcement, having served as the Police Chief in Fresno, California, and as the Special Operations Deputy Chief for the Oklahoma City Police Department. With over 29 years of experience in community policing within major cities, Balderrama has a wealth of knowledge in public safety and community engagement.1 5

Professional Background

Law Enforcement Experience: Balderrama has held significant positions in various police departments, focusing on community-oriented policing strategies.
Consulting: At El Matador Consulting LLC, he leverages his extensive experience to provide consulting services related to law enforcement and public safety.

Community Engagement

Balderrama is actively involved in community initiatives, including leadership camps aimed at empowering women in law enforcement. His recent activities include participating in events that recognize and support police officers and their contributions to the community.2 4

Online Presence

He maintains an active presence on social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, where he shares updates about his work and community events.3

Experience

Police Chief at Fresno Police Department (January 2021 - Present)

Operations Administration Major at City of Oklahoma City (July 2017 - Present); Police Captain at City of Oklahoma City (January 1999 - July 2017); Deputy Chief at Oklahoma City Police Department (April 2019 - January 2021)

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from University of Central Oklahoma (2009 - 2011); Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Mid-America Christian University (2006 - 2008); Associate of Science (A.S.) in Criminal Justice/Police Science from Oklahoma State University (1995 - 1998)