On February 17, 2021, Sergeant Richard P. Brown passed away from complications related to the COVID-19 virus.

Sergeant Brown was a 28-year veteran of the Fresno Police Department and served many different assignments over his long career, including the Training Unit, SWAT, and Mounted Patrol.  At the time of his death he was assigned to Patrol in the Central District.

Sergeant Richard Paul Brown, age 55, is survived by his wife and three children.