Police Awards Luncheon: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Join us at the 18th Annual Glendale Police
Ticket prices are $85 per seat. Sponsorships are available to help us defray
Awards Luncheon on May 16, 2013 at the
the cost of the luncheon and awards:
Glendale Hilton Hotel from 11:30 am until
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Gold ($1,500, ten seats) and publicity
1:30 pm. This is our time to recognize and
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Silver ($1,000, six seats), and publicity
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Bronze ($375, two seats), and publicity
honor the men and women of our Police
Department, who work tirelessly to keep us
safe. At the luncheon, you’ll hear about the
Chief De Pompa and Officer of the heroism and valor of our officers as well as
Year (2012) Jeff Rivas.
about their outstanding achievements. We’ll
celebrate the Officer of the Year, Civilian of the Year, and Volunteer of the
year, as well as Distinguished Service Awards, the Chief’s Award of Excellence and other awards. Show your civic pride in our Department and their
achievements and say “thanks” for all their hard work.
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Glendale Police Foundation
In This Issue
Treat an Officer to Lunch ($50 to sponsor one officer, $95 for two officers)
For more information, visit www.glendalepolicefoundation.org or call Lt.
Susan Hayn (818-548-2830) or (818) 355-8603.
E-mail her at [email protected]. Or, use
the enclosed envelope to mail in your sponsorship or ticket request. Become a sponsor and
enjoy the celebration.
Spring 2013
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Press, Glendale, CA
GLENDALE POLICE
FOUNDATION
Treasurer’s Report
Total accounts administered by
Glendale Police Foundation:
$316,868.49.* General GPF fund:
$72,098.61.
* Includes funds that are only
managed by GPF.
Next Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at
12:00 p.m. Community Room,
Glendale Police Department.
Reservations required: dgardea@
ci.glendale.ca.us. Cost for lunch:
$20.
Glendale Police Foundation
P.O. Box 10142
Glendale, CA 91209-0142
www.glendalepolicefoundation.org
The GPF is a 501(C)(3) organization.
President’s Update 01
Mini-Grants 02
Citizens Academy
03
Awards Luncheon
04
President’s Update
The Glendale Police Foundation is embarking on a
Glendale Hilton Hotel from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.
journey that will better prepare us to help the Glen-
This event honors and recognizes the many men
dale Police Department meet its current goals and
and women of the Glendale Police Department who
objectives. Our goals:
keep Glendale safe. David Ono of ABC-7 will be our
„„ Work with GPD leadership to establish pri-
emcee. Chief Ronald De Pompa and GPF President
orities for funding so we can build the reserves to
Patrick J. Wade, MD will give the opening remarks.
provide increasing support.
„„ Solidify and grow our GPF membership base.
„„ Begin year-round fund raising, in addition to
We are actively seeking sponsors and donations for
the luncheon. For more information on how you can
event fund raising, with the goal of raising $110,000
help, contact Lt. Susan Hayn (818-548-2830). Or,
by December 31, 2013.
visit our website where you can buy tickets and/or
„„ Further the Police/Community Partnership by
funding appropriate community projects.
sponsorships.
Citizens Academy
Funding
Finally, GPF will sponsor a Citizens Academy this
Our first project was to help fund the Police Athletic
summer. The class will cover law enforcement and
League program. This community program takes
the inner workings of the Glendale Police Depart-
kids who might otherwise be recruited into gangs and
ment. The goal of the Academy is to help the com-
channels them into more productive activities. The
munity learn to better partner with the police to help
$4,000 we donated will help extend the GPD’s reach
keep Glendale safe. The three-month course, taught
into the community.
by Department personnel, will provide an overview
We also added to the endowment fund for the Police
on everything from DNA typing to investigative
Chief’s annual scholarship at Glendale Community
techniques and even a day at the firing range. Ap-
College . A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to
plications will be available at the Glendale Police
an outstanding student studying in the field of law
Department or on the Foundation website (www.
enforcement.
glendalepolicefoundation.org). We encourage you
Police Awards Luncheon
to submit an application. Class will be limited to 25
We’re gearing up for the 18th Annual Police Awards
participants.
Luncheon, on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the
Patrick J. Wade, MD
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Glendale Police Foundation
PO Box 10142
Glendale, CA, 91209-3142
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Mini-Grants and the VRCL
Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena entered
into an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
to establish a National Integrated Ballistic
Information Network (NIBIN) operation.
The existing crime scene investigation,
latent print processing/comparison, and
computer forensics units were consolidated with the NIBIN operation and the
Forensic Specialist Julie Ott swabs a cup in the
new sterlizing hood.
VRCL staff: Angela Hilliard, Julie Ott, Catherine Nguyen,
new DNA testing facility. Together, they Lisa Brewer, Rebecca Berlin, Serena Martin, Mary Ellen
form the Verdugo Regional Crime Labora- Gorski.
Citizens Academy
The courses will include:
Citizens Academy Sessions
The Glendale Police Founda-
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Narcotics
Citizens Academy that will be
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Crime Scene Investigations
run by the GPD this summer.
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Gangs
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Shooting Range
past. The courses have garnered
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Financial Crimes
rave reviews from past partici-
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SWAT Demonstration
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Robbery/Homicide
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Traffic
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Domestic Violence
tion has funded a three-month
They have offered three previous Citizens Academies in the
pants.
Department
Taught
Citizens Academy graduating class of 2008.
tory (VRCL). This operation is housed at the GPD. This will improve the quality and timeliness
Current members of the
of forensic services—and will make police work more effective. The Glendale Police Foundation
Department will present the sessions. The course will highlight the inner workings of the GPD
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Terrorism
purchased two items for the VRCL that will help them prepare samples for DNA testing and better
and help you understand how partnering with the Department can help reduce crime and keep
visualize cartridge markings.
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And Much More.
Glendale safe.
The Sterilizing Hood
Who Can Attend?
DNA testing is a highly sensitive technique. Preventing contamination is critical within the
free program. However, the class limit is 25 participants to ensure personal attention and time for
laboratory. GPF purchased the sterilizing hood so forensic specialists can work in an environment
where foreign DNA and trace evidence will not contaminate evidence. Sterilization occurs with
UV lights and thorough cleaning of the work space. After which, evidence can be processed for
DNA testing.
NIBIN and the Stereozoom Microscope
The lab uses the NIBIN equipment to acquire digital images of cartridge cases recovered from
crime scenes or crime gun test fires. The forensic specialists enter the samples into the NIBIN
equipment. The samples are run against other NIBIN entries at local, regional and national levels.
This allows the VRCL to establish links between crimes quickly, even some that might not have
been detected otherwise.
GPF bought the microscope so forensic specialists are able to examine the fine details on the
cartridge cases which are used to position the cartridge cases properly into the NIBIN equipment.
Anyone who works or lives in Glendale and is over the age of 18 is eligible to apply to attend this
questions. Applications are available at the Glendale Police station or the Glendale Police Foundation website (wwwglendalepolicefoundation.org). If you would like more information, please
contact Sgt. John Gilkerson at [email protected].
“As a business owner in Downtown Glendale I already had a deep appreciation and respect for GPD. So when I was introduced to the Academy I had
no problem deciding to attend, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of
my time in Glendale.
“It opened my eyes in different ways. The Academy is intended to allow
citizens to learn about
police operations.”
Jorge Acevedo, past
participant.
There was clearly a lot of planning to ensure we had special access to areas,
and information that’s normally only for law enforcement. I finished with a
better understanding of what goes on in the department. I also had a lot of
FUN! Along with lectures & field trips we had some hands on moments (no,
you’ll have to find out for yourself) . I invite you to have your own ‘behind the
scenes’ experience.” Sincerely, Vickie McConnell
Often, the markings are not visible to the eye.
K-9s in the Park 2013
Baker to Vegas Cup Relay
Goals Steer Efforts
Join the GPF
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2013
THE BAKER TO VEGAS RELAY TOOK PLACE OVER APRIL 13/14.
KNOWING THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL GOALS
IF YOU HAVE ENJOYED READING ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES OF
for the Fifth Annual Glendale K-9s in the Park. Last year, thousands of
The relay promotes team work, camaraderie, and overall fitness for GPD
helps steer GPF’s funding efforts in the right direction. This year, GPD wants
the Glendale Police Foundation please join us! Visit www.glendalepo-
people attended the family and dog-friendly event at Verdugo Park in
personnel. Over 50 people from GPD participated in the event, either run-
to maintain Glendale’s ranking as one of the top ten safest cities of our size.
licefoundation.org where you can complete a membership form that
Glendale. This year, as before, we will hold our event with the Kiwanis
ning or providing support. Says Team Captain Tim Feeley: “This year’s
That means keeping our crime rate low and gangs out of Glendale, as well as
will put you on the mailing list for our newsletter. Or, e-mail us at info@
Duck Splash. We plan on a fun-filled time, complete
team improved their time by 25 minutes and moved up in their ranking as
continued traffic enforcement. In addition, they want to make sure all employ-
glendalepolicefoundation.org
with GPD K-9 demonstrations, low-cost vaccina-
well. Team Glendale placed 46th out of 260 teams. This included teams
ees work safely and stay healthy. And, they’ll continue to invest in a diversified
Your annual dues and any donations you make go to directly support
from the USA, Germany, Canada and Australia. We also placed 6th in our
workforce. Other goals involve continuing to partner with other cities in the
Glendale Police Department operations. Donations are tax deductible
division, one of the most competitive divisions in the race.”
region and expanding the use of advanced technology. We will tailor our fund-
as the GPF is a 501(c)3 organization.
tions for pets, kids’ events, and vendors. Want to be
a sponsor, vendor or donate to this event? E-mail
Sgt. Spencer: [email protected].
ing efforts to help the GPD meet these goals.