Fresno Prosecutors Armed for Safety | Fresno News

Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz is rolling out a bold new policy letting qualified prosecutors carry concealed guns on the job, sparked by a violent stabbing of a deputy district attorney and a personal brush with danger at home. He’s not alone — Fresno County supervisors and Madera’s DA Sally Moreno are also weighing similar safety measures, though Moreno prefers armed escorts over arming all attorneys, citing existing security as sufficient. The push reflects growing concern for legal professionals who feel increasingly vulnerable in public spaces, especially after repeated incidents targeting courthouse staff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c4780d2961173f8