Modesto in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Gerald L. McKinsey Police Complex

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

1. The Gerald L. McKinsey Police Complex Marker

Inscription. Dedicated on the 20th day of June 2000, the new headquarters for the Modesto Police Department is named in memory of Chief Gerald L. McKinsey, who served as a law enforcement officer for 37 years. He was the Chief of Police for the Modesto Police Department from June 1976 to June 1992. This complex will be a lasting tribute to the Chief for his life-long commitment to improving the quality of life for his employees and the community he served.

Long before his retirement, Chief McKinsey’s dream was to complete this building so that future police personnel and the community would have a facility of which they could be proud. During his career, his vision and devotion to his department offered his employees an ongoing hope for a better tomorrow. McKinsey’s desire to command the finest police department in the State of California continues to be an inspiration to us all.

Chief McKinsey’s integrity, honesty, loyalty and leadership inspired the respect and admiration from all those who worked with him and for him at the Modesto Police Department. He was a man who served our community with a deep faith in God and love for this country-a man of firm principal and high moral standards tempered with common sense and compassion. That is why he will always be “The Chief.”

Proudly acknowledged by his wife, son and family.

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Erected 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1976.

Location. 37° 38.259′ N, 120° 59.791′ W. Marker is in Modesto, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is at the intersection of G Street and 10th Street, on the right when traveling east on G Street. The plaque is mounted the the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 10th Street, Modesto CA 95354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Police Cars of the Cruise (a few steps from this marker); Modesto Feeds the World (within shouting distance of this marker); Graffiti Summer (within shouting distance of this marker); The High Schools (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Drive-Ins (about 300 feet away); Hometown Heroes (about 600 feet away); Key Classic Cars (about 600 feet away); Modesto City Offices (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Modesto.

Also see . . . Gerald Leroy McKinsey Sr. Find A Grave

"In 1963, Gerald McKinsey joined the Modesto City Police Department as the captain of the patrol division. In 1969, he transferred to the administrative division of
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

2. The Gerald L. McKinsey Police Complex Marker
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the department. In 1975, he was promoted to Assistant Chief of Police, and in 1976, he was made Modesto Chief of Police where he served for 16 years."

(Submitted on May 18, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 5, 2023

3. The Gerald L. McKinsey Police Complex Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

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