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Bishop is a city in Inyo County, California, United States. Bishop borders Sierra Nevada to the east and White Mountains to the west. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a population of approximately 3575 people and a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2).
City Council
The City of Bishop has a city council form of government. Like most cities, the City Council consists of five council members with the Mayor serving as the presiding officer at all meetings. Council meetings are regularly held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Joe Pecsi is the current mayor, he was elected mayor in November 2014, and his term runs through 2018. He is helped in his duties by Mayor Pro Tem-Karen Schwartz, councilmember-Jim Ellis, councilmember-Patricia Gardner and councilmember-Laura Smith.
City Hall
377 West Line Street
Bishop, California 93514
Crime Statistics
The overall crime rate in Bishop, CA is 23% higher compared to other cities in California and 30% higher than the national average. When looking at violent crimes, the city has a crime rate that is 133% higher than California’s average and 166% higher than the national average. When comparing crimes involving property, the city’s crime rate is 5% higher than California’s average and 10% higher than the overall national average. In Bishop one has a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime, making the city safer than 5% of the cities in the United States. Compared to the previous year, the crime rate in Bishop, CA has decreased by 7%.
Police Department
The Bishop Police Department is responsible for maintaining law and order in the city. The goals of the department include; reducing crime, improving the quality of life for city residents, Establishing and advancing Community/Police relationships and Arresting and prosecuting those responsible for committing crimes. The Police Department is made up of 14 sworn officers, five reserve officers, five dispatchers, five crossing guards and a support staff of 4. For more information on Bishop Police Department visit
Records
Information on registered sex offenders in the city can be accessed by visiting
The website is linked to California Megan’s Law website where one can search through the database of registered sex offenders. Information on other public records can be obtained by visiting the police department in person. Unlike information on sex offenders, you will be charged a nominal fee to obtain public records.
Bishop Police Station Address: 207 W Line St, Bishop, CA 93514, United States
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Police Activity: On Thursday, Benham was arrested on multiple theft charges and resisting arrest. This morning, within 24-hours of his release from jail, BPD arrested him again walking out of Vons with stolen groceries.
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This afternoon, Bishop Police arrested a 30-year-old, male, Bishop Elementary School Teacher on molestation charges. This is the follow up Press Release. https://t.co/X5qV0gFhGc
Police Activity: BPD has arrested a 30-year-old, male, Bishop Elementary school teacher on molestation charges. A Press Release is forthcoming.
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Police Activity: Just before noon, a local adult male was arrested for DUI on the 200 block of Wye Rd.
Police Activity: Three to jail today. A local male probationer who stole two bikes recently; a local male probationer who had drugs; and a local male probationer who had a felony warrant.
Police Activity: This morning DWP notified us of having received from a customer threatening voice-mails with a firearm implication. BPD, with a Deputy assisting, contacted the suspect in Big Pine, made the arrest, and confiscated the firearm.
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