{"id":213577,"date":"2026-03-10T20:06:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213577\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T20:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T20:06:06","slug":"blog-rotary-club-of-fresno-celebrates-the-heroes-behind-the-badge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/213577\/","title":{"rendered":"BLOG: Rotary Club of Fresno celebrates the heroes behind the badge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-public-safety-heroes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"public safety heroes\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"attach_desc\">From left, Fresno County Sheriff&#8217;s Detective Victor Rosales, California Highway Patrol Officer Alexis Rodriguez, Fresno Police Department Detective Chris Franks and Fresno Fire Department Captain Carl Delap display their plaques at the Rotary Club of Fresno&#8217;s 2026 Public Safety Hero Awards. Fresno Police Department photo<\/p>\n<p>For two decades, I\u2019ve had the pleasure of working with the Rotary Club of Fresno to set aside a moment for something our community doesn\u2019t do nearly enough \u2014 look our public safety professionals in the eye and say \u201cthank you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We recognized four exceptional individuals on Monday, each representing a different agency that works tirelessly to keep the Central Valley safe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FresnoPoliceDepartment\/posts\/pfbid0X5NzKYNNuUxhdmEjHivEfepRQm2Yh3LwuXAu7Qn1HkBYS4VHKrfEqfyE5BYia6AHl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Detective Chris Franks, Fresno Police Department<\/a>, is a 31-year veteran celebrating his retirement this year. A dedicated member of the homicide unit, Detective Franks has earned a reputation not only for his investigative skill but for the mentorship he has provided to younger officers coming up through the ranks. Franks\u2019 award was presented by Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FresnoFireDepartment\/posts\/pfbid02qyjoPfcbY3b43aJx5ofsjFqbkFZYVL15sd7czD4WtBJ4rmxZzL97ASFk2kX5LsJjl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Captain Carl Delap, Fresno Fire Department<\/a>, is no stranger to recognition. In 2016, the FPD honored him with a Meritorious Service Award \u2014 one of the department\u2019s highest distinctions \u2014 for conduct above and beyond the call of duty. The award was presented by Fresno Fire Chief Billy Alcorn.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1835757220420219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Detective Victor Rosales, Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>, serves in a unit that works some of the most difficult cases imaginable. Detective Rosales has been the lead investigator on high-profile cases involving crimes against children \u2014 work that demands both professional excellence and personal resilience. The award was presented by Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CHPFresno\/posts\/pfbid0ZwbbWmSG3YhXXp8rhAVGgnpUvEQm4T7m4Hj3zgfMa9F2MwLkHKATVCneieLaDp9pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Officer Alexis Rodriguez, California Highway Patrol<\/a>, represents the men and women who patrol some of the most dangerous stretches of road in California, day and night, in conditions most of us would find unimaginable. She patrols the east side of the Valley, including the Sierras \u2014 a known route used for drug trafficking. The award was presented by California Highway Patrol Lt. Raul Gonzales.<\/p>\n<p>The Rotary Club of Fresno believes that recognizing heroism publicly matters \u2014 not just for the honorees, but for the community that benefits from their service every single day.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all four of this year\u2019s honorees. 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