Fresno Police Officer Faces Decertification for Incident With Ex-Girlfriend

A state board recommends decertifying a 32-year Fresno police veteran who admitted making false domestic disturbance calls about his ex-girlfriend.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A state agency on police standards has recommended decertification for Fresno police officer Khammouane Kevin Thakham, a 32-year veteran of the department, who was accused of making false calls about an ex-girlfriend. The Peace Officers Standards Accountability Advisory Board voted 5-1 to recommend decertifying Thakham on two counts of serious misconduct — dishonesty and acts that violate the law. Thakham admitted to making the false calls because his girlfriend broke up with him unexpectedly and he wanted to prompt her to reach out to him, though he was never criminally charged.

Why it matters

This case highlights issues around police accountability and misconduct, as well as the challenges that can arise when officers abuse their authority for personal reasons. The decertification recommendation reflects the seriousness with which the state views Thakham's actions, which disrupted the lives of the victims and undermined public trust in law enforcement.

The details

According to the hearing, Thakham allegedly made three calls to police nonemergency lines on August 10 and 11, 2023, claiming there was yelling and screaming happening at his ex-girlfriend's apartment. He allegedly blocked his number and did not provide his name. When police arrived, they determined there was no disturbance. The woman and her son reported their suspicions to police, leading to an internal affairs investigation. Thakham later admitted to internal affairs that he made the false reports because he believed the disruption caused by the police response would prompt his ex-girlfriend to reach out to him and possibly resume their relationship.

  • On August 10 and 11, 2023, Thakham allegedly made the false calls to police.
  • On October 10, 2023, Thakham was interviewed by internal affairs and admitted to making the false reports.

The players

Khammouane Kevin Thakham

A 32-year veteran of the Fresno Police Department who is facing decertification recommendations for making false calls about his ex-girlfriend.

Victim 1

Thakham's ex-girlfriend, who was the target of the false calls.

Peace Officers Standards Accountability Advisory Board

The state agency that voted 5-1 to recommend decertifying Thakham.

Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

The full commission that will next review the decertification recommendation.

Fresno Police Department

The department that employed Thakham for 32 years.

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What they’re saying

“The respondent's misconduct was repeated, material, and egregious.”

— Robert Tripp, Police Officer Standards and Training bureau chief and law enforcement consultant (gvwire.com)

“I wish I could take it back. I hope judgment is not passed upon me for one incident.”

— Khammouane Kevin Thakham (gvwire.com)

What’s next

The decertification recommendation will next go to the full Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. If approved, the case moves to an evidentiary hearing before an administrative law judge to determine discipline.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of police accountability and the need for officers to uphold the highest standards of conduct, even in their personal lives. The decertification recommendation sends a strong message that abuse of authority for personal reasons will not be tolerated.