Kingsburg police swear in Officer Christian Jimenez; assigned as school resource officer

The Kingsburg City Council observed a ceremonial swearing-in of Officer Christian Jimenez at its April 16 meeting, where members of his family joined him as he took the oath of office.

Kingsburg Police Chief (identified in the presentation as Chief Dayton) reviewed Jimenez’s background: born to a migrant family in Selma, California, educated in Kingsburg schools, an associate of science degree in criminology, service in the United States Marine Corps (current Reserve gunnery sergeant), and a decade of custody and training work with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. The chief said Jimenez completed the College of the Sequoias peace officer academy and received multiple academy honors.

Jimenez’s current assignment is as the Kingsburg Charter Elementary School District school resource officer; the chief also said Jimenez has collateral duties including department recruitment and continues to instruct at the College of the Sequoias police academy. Family members were present for the badge-pin ceremony; Dolores Barajas, identified as his mother‑in‑law, helped pin the badge. The oath was administered during the meeting; Jimenez’s three children were noted as being present.

Council members and the chief offered congratulations. No council vote or formal action was required for the ceremony.

Provenance: The ceremonial swearing-in and remarks occur in the meeting presentation segment that begins around 03:05 into the transcript and concludes roughly 10 minutes later.