We are aware of this message circulating social media. It is important to remind our community that we support the #OneFargo event, the organizers, and stand with our community side by side for an impactful change. (1/4)
There are individuals across the country, and maybe in our community, who are looking to intentionally harm officers and their families because of their profession and may use social media to do so. (2/4)
Yesterday, our officers were reminded to be sure to take their personal safety seriously and this may include deactivating or deleting social media accounts. This is not required, but recommended, and is completely up to our officers to decide. (3/4)
We did not instruct any officers to advise their families not to attend today’s peaceful event. We want to remind our community that we stand beside and support today’s peaceful celebration. (4/4)
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The #FargoPD is alerting residents about a “brushing” scam that has been appearing across many states, including here in Fargo and Cass County.
A ‘brushing scam” is when you receive an unexpected package in the mail, often “from” a well-known company.
The package may contain items such as rings, bracelets, bluetooth speakers or other gifts. However, there is no sender information, and it looks suspicious.
When recipients open the package, there’s a QR code to scan inside, claiming to reveal who sent the gift.
DO NOT SCAN THIS QR CODE. Scammers are using this code to gain access to all the personal and financial information on your phone.
The Fargo PD will host a press conference at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 in the Commission Chambers within Fargo City Hall to provide additional information related to the July 14 critical incident which occurred near 9th Avenue South and 25th Street South in Fargo.
A total of five individuals sustained injuries. FPD can confirm that one of its officers has died as a result of sustained injuries and two remain in critical condition. Two other civilians sustained serious injuries, including the suspect who died as a result of the shooting.
The FPD press conference will be broadcast on The City of Fargo channel 56, at and streamed live across The City’s social media platforms.TVFargo.com
On Thursday, March 3, the Red River Regional Dispatch Center received calls at approximately 9:35 a.m. and 9:59 a.m. indicating active shooter situations were occurring at area schools, including Ben Franklin Middle School and North High School.
A School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the schools and additional patrol personnel quickly responded and after thorough investigation deemed the threat to be a hoax that originated from outside the region. The calls have been determined to be part of a national trend,
The trend is called “swatting.” Swatting is when someone reports a fake emergency to authorities. Similar threats have been made throughout the region and across the nation this academic year.
Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches and black eyes -- it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion,
threats and isolation. It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.
If you or someone you needs help, please call us or seek help from local resources:
💜The @RACCFM provides crisis intervention, counseling, advocasy, and education. All services are free and confidential. Their 24-hour crisis phone is 701.293.7273.
Moose on the loose: Please DO NOT approach the moose. DO NOT seek the moose out in your vehicle. We do not want the moose pushed into traffic or agitated in a residential neighborhood as this could endanger lives. Let him make his way back out of town peacefully.
Grant Funded Seatbelt Enforcement Results in July and August
The Fargo Police Department conducted extra seatbelt enforcement details in July and August using a North Dakota Department of Transportation Seatbelt Enforcement Grant.
During this time period, 10 officers conducted 19 enforcement details for a total of 90 hours making 99 enforcement contacts. Officers issued 34 citations for seat belt citations out of 96 total citations, and gave 40 traffic warnings.
North Dakota Seat Belt Law:
🔹All front seat occupants must be properly buckled up regardless of age.
🔹All occupants younger than 18 must be properly restrained regardless of their location in a vehicle.