Lieutenant Joyce Vasquez’ law enforcement career has spanned over 25 years with the Fresno (CA) Police Department, and her current assignment is supervising the Child Abuse, Elder Abuse and Missing Person Units.

Lieutenant Vasquez had primary responsibility for the Department’s Property and Evidence Unit for over five of those years, during which time she completely reorganized the unit and increased staffing from three to twelve full time positions.  She also designed a purging procedure that included routine review requirements for detectives, and she implemented a bar code system for all evidence.

The Fresno Police Department honored Joyce with the “Outstanding Achievement Award” at its Major Commendation Ceremony, recognizing her dedication above and beyond the normal demands of her duty assignment.

Joyce has returned to Fresno State University to complete her Bachelor of Science degree in the Special Major of Law Enforcement Management.  She has a strong desire to continue increasing her own knowledge, and she is equally committed to improving the quality of the property and evidence profession as she actively pursues teaching opportunities within law enforcement Property and Evidence systems.