Fargo police say downtown is safe despite perceived crime spike
While downtown is the crown jewel of commerce and culture in Fargo, recent, highly-publicized crime has again brought focus on keeping that stretch of Broadway safe for all. Written By: Kevin Wallevand | 6:31 pm, Jul. 28, 2021
FARGO The Fargo Police Department assured business owners and customers Wednesday, July 28, that downtown is still very safe, but even more patrols are being added.
There were 1,627 calls for service in the downtown beat, we call that Beat 14, in June and July, Sgt. Brent Halverson said. That is about 30 calls for service a day (in that beat area).
Two captains, assistant chief to be named Friday and sworn in on July 12. 7:07 pm, Jul. 1, 2021 ×
Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski speaks on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at a community meeting about a proposed bill that would eliminate bail for most misdemeanors. David Samson / The Forum
FARGO In many of his interviews so far with about 80 of the 200 police department employees during his first months on the job, Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski has heard recurring concerns about the promotion process.
So, he set out to change it.
It ll be in full view this Friday afternoon, July 2, when the selection of two police department captains and the assistant chief will be announced as part of his reorganization of the department to put the right people in the right roles.