Charles L. Renfro is Pacific Grove’s newest police officer; he was sworn in on Wed., Oct. 16.
Renfro served 16 years with the Fresno Police Department and has more than 19 years of experience as a police officer. He has also worked in patrol, investigations, street violence, homicide, problem-oriented policing, burglary, robbery, Internet crimes against children and sexual assault units and divisions.
Renfro has been recognized by several state and federal agencies for his work, including the California State Legislator’s Office, the Fresno Council on Child Abuse Prevention, the United States Attorney’s Office and the United States Marshals’ Service.
He obtained his law enforcement certification through the State Center Community College Police Academy in Fresno. Renfro completed coursework in criminology from the California State University in Fresno. He is also bilingual in Spanish and teaches California Peace Officer Standards and Training blocks regarding search warrants and investigations.