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  • The Glendale Police Department is proud to release the 2011 crime statistics showing an overall reduction in both Part 1 and Part 2 crimes. Part 1 crimes, reported to the FBI, are comprised of eight specific crime types used to make jurisdictional comparisons. They include the violent crime categories of homicide, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault; and the property crime categories of burglary, auto theft, larceny, and arson. Part 1 crimes for 2011 were down a total of 7%, ensuring that Glendale remains in the top 10 “Safest Cities” in California with a population of 100,000 or more. The Police Department was very pleased to see an overall 6% reduction specifically in the violent crime categories, which was highlighted by a notable 9% drop in reported robberies.



    2011 Part 1 property crimes revealed a 7% decrease from the previous year. Burglaries were reduced by 3% and auto burglaries by 12%. Auto theft was down 2%, although petty theft saw a slight increase of 4%. However, the most significant decrease in property crime was realized in the “Grand Theft” category; a total of 201 fewer reports than 2010 which equates to a 41% reduction.



    Additionally, all other crime categories not included under Part 1 (identified as Part 2 crimes) were down a total of 17% for the same time period. Of special note is the progress made in addressing the emerging crime trend of “identity theft.” In recent years, Glendale had experienced a rise in identity theft crimes. However, there was a 17% decrease noted in 2010 and an even more impressive decrease of 49% in 2011. The Glendale Police Department has made a concerted effort to aggressively investigate these crimes, joining our state and federal law enforcement partners in brining these violators to justice. Additionally, we have invested time and resources in a public education campaign to help community members protect themselves from falling victim to identity theft.



    Other special crime categories that had notable reductions in 2011 included domestic violence, down 8%, and vandalism (including graffiti), down 12%. Area command policing strategies have been effective in these areas that are traditionally difficult to address with standard policing responses.



    Despite the loss of 18 sworn positions over the last several years of the economic recession, the Glendale Police Department has continued to effectively fight crime in the community by utilizing several key strategies. These concepts have included an “Area Command” reorganization of the Department; the development of a robust crime analysis system entitled “iLEAD”; the employment of a variety of enabling technologies, such as video surveillance and automatic license plate readers; and the building of effective partnerships with the community, utilizing the formation of neighborhood watch groups and area command “town hall” meetings.



    “I am very proud of what we have been able to do this past year for the city of Glendale and although we have employed several strategies to make the department efficient, building partnerships with our diverse community has been key to our success,” said Chief Ron De Pompa. “We have made great strides in diversifying our Department through our recruitment efforts, allowing us to connect better with our community.”



    Download Crime Stat reports at http://www.ci.glendale.ca.us/police/Reports.asp


    Contact: Sgt. Thomas R. Lorenz
    818.548.3140
    tlorenz@ci.glendale.ca.us



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    Posted: 1/26/2012 11:55:59 AM
    Updated: Never

  • Police in both Glendale and Redondo Beach are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in the burglary of Mark Keppel Elementary School in Glendale and Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach.

    On December 3, 2011 at approximately 3:30 am, two suspects entered Mark Keppel Elementary School by breaking a classroom window. The suspects stole one Apple laptop and one Apple desktop computer. There was a similar incident on November 16, 2011 at the same location where two computers were taken. Detectives sought information from other jurisdictions to determine if the burglaries in Glendale were similar to others. Detectives learned of a similar incident occurring on August 24, 2011 at Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach.

    On December 4, 2011 at approximately 6:30 am, the same two suspects smashed a window and entered a classroom at Redondo Union High School. The suspects stole six Apple iMac computers which had a total value of $9,500.00. A vehicle believed to be a silver 2011 Chevrolet Malibu was recorded fleeing the scene.

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    Suspect 1 is a male black, 18-24 years, green 'Oregon' hoodie Suspect 2 is a male black, 18-24 years, thin build, grey hoodie In both burglaries the suspects were wearing the same clothing.

    Any one with information about the identity or whereabouts of these suspects should contact Detective Scott Byrne, Burglary at (818) 548-2097. To leave a tip anonymously, call the Glendale Crime Stoppers at (818) 507-7867.

    Contact:
    Thomas R. Lorenz
    Office of the PIO
    City of Glendale
    tlorenz@ci.glendale.ca.us
    818-535-1958, cell
    818-548-4844, ofc

    Steven Frasher
    Glendale Unified School District
    Public Information Office
    sfrasher@gusd.net
    818-241-3111 x218
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    Posted: 1/19/2012 12:53:15 PM
    Updated: Never

  • Contact: Sergeant Tom Lorenz
    tlorenz@ci.glendale.ca.us
    818-535-1958

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2012

    Glendale Police Department Targets
    Impaired Drivers with DUI Checkpoint

    The Glendale Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint on January 21, 2012. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the greatest safety for officers and the public.

    Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail time, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, court probation and other expenses that can exceed $10,000.

    All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. “Over the course of the past year, DUI collisions have claimed no lives but have resulted in 108 wrecks, injuring 29 of our friends and neighbors in Glendale,” said Chief Ron De Pompa.

    This DUI checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insuring that drivers have a valid driver’s license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers.

    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checkpoints have provided the most effective documented results of any of the DUI enforcement strategies, while also yielding a considerable cost savings of $6 for every $1 spent.

    Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

    Report Drunk Drivers. Call 911!

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    Posted: 1/18/2012 8:17:05 AM
    Updated: Never

  • Suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, 50-60 years of age, 5’ 7” to 5’ 9” and 180-200 lbs. He has salt and pepper hair with a receding hairline and a mustache.

    He is wanted for burglarizing nine apartments within Casa de la Paloma Housing for Elders located at 133 S Kenwood, on the morning of Saturday, December 10, 2011. The suspect entered the retirement facility through a rear door when let in by a resident. He then entered several unlocked residence doors and burglarized the rooms, removing wallets and a purse from inside. He removed their contents and dumped the wallets in a stairwell before exiting through the main entrance. The Glendale Police Department is actively seeking this suspect.

    Any one with information about the identity or whereabouts of this suspect should contact Detective Robert William, Burglary at (818) 548-2097. To leave a tip anonymously, call the Glendale Crime Stoppers at (818) 507-7867.

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    Posted: 1/3/2012 12:26:40 PM
    Updated: Never

  • Court Ruling on Redevelopment Agencies
    Glendale will Seek Legislation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    December 29, 2011

    The City of Glendale learned today, as did other cities throughout California, that the courts upheld AB 26 and ruled against AB 27, essentially eliminating local redevelopment agencies. AB 26 was the State legislation that eliminated the agencies; AB 27 was the companion legislation that allowed the agencies to continue if they agreed to pay the so called “ransom” of $1.8 billion to the State.

    Over the last year, most State legislators have ignored the pleas of city officials to not eliminate the redevelopment agencies.

    “The last few years have seen unparalleled burdens placed on local governments by Sacramento,” said Mayor Laura Friedman. “In the last two years alone, the State has seized $13 million from the City of Glendale.”

    The results stemming from the Governor’s actions on redevelopment demonstrate just how dysfunctional the State is, making for an uncertain and potentially disastrous economic future. The next challenge for the City of Glendale and redevelopment agencies throughout California will be to work on legislation to correct this unfortunate situation. “The City of Glendale is confident that all is not lost,” said Councilmember Rafi Manoukian, Chairman of the Glendale Redevelopment Agency, “and we will continue to fight for economic vitality.”

    “This loss will impact our schools, parks and businesses in the redevelopment area. It will negatively impact job creation in our community, the development of affordable housing, and desperately needed new and sustainable sales tax revenue,” said Friedman. “Had it not been for a robust Redevelopment Agency, we would not have a new Adult Recreational Facility, Fire Station 21, Embassy Suites and Hilton Hotel, Disney’s Creative Campus, DreamWorks animation studio, several community parks, the Glendale Galleria and the Americana at Brand projects. In addition, redevelopment funding has been integral to the production of approximately 1,000 affordable housing units in our City. Combined, these projects have created thousands of jobs and contributed substantial sales tax revenues that will be sustainable for years to come.”

    Redevelopment is a process created to assist cities and counties in the elimination of blight from designated areas and to achieve desired development, reconstruction and rehabilitation, and in the creation of jobs. In a recent report to the City Council, four notable redevelopment projects in Glendale generated $7.92 million to the City’s general fund. That amount is equivalent to the entire Glendale Public Library annual budget. Since 1990, State lawmakers have taken $113 million from the City of Glendale, this year being the most devastating.

    “As we enter a new year, we will develop options to ensure continued development of affordable housing, improvement of our infrastructure and preservation of our economic viability in the region,” said Interim City Manager Yasmin Beers. “We hope that the challenge before us will be overcome by working with local legislators in the State Assembly and Senate to develop a better strategy in helping them with the State’s budget woes. Our legislators, who represent our communities, will have no choice but to recognize the impacts we now face.”


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    Thomas R. Lorenz
    Office of the PIO
    City of Glendale, CA
    tlorenz@ci.glendale.ca.us
    818-535-1958, cell
    818-548-4844, ofc

    Philip S. Lanzafame
    Chief Assistant Director of Community Development
    City of Glendale, CA
    planzafame@ci.glendale.ca.us
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    Posted: 12/29/2011 1:54:24 PM
    Updated: Never


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