In September 1997, the Glendora Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County (and the second in the state of California) to train and equip its officers with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). An AED is used to deliver an electrical shock to the heart of a victim that has suffered sudden cardiac arrest. The shock can help a heart that is quivering beat normally again, something not possible with CPR alone. 

The Department purchased 16 Philips AEDs and one was placed into each patrol car, giving officers immediate access to this life-saving tool. To date, Glendora Police Officers have used the AEDs to save the lives of 26 heart attack victims including a man who collapsed while playing basketball, a female whose heart stopped while she was eating in a restaurant, and a man who went into cardiac arrest just after taking a jog.

Each AED costs about $3500, and each set of pads using during a rescue costs about $40.  If you are interested in supporting our AED Program, please use our Glendora Police Department Donation Form.  

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The Glendora Police Department in partnership with the Glendora Unified School District, the Charter Oak Unified School District, and the Azusa Unified School District work together to maintain a safe school environment.  

Glendora Police Officers regularly patrol school campuses throughout the day.  The Traffic Division organizes directed enforcement on a rotational basis at each school during peak drop-off and pick-up times.  The goal is to increase traffic safety through education and enforcement. 

The Traffic Division also meets regularly with City Engineers to assess traffic patterns and hazards around the schools.  
Patrol watch commanders meet twice each year (at the start and mid-point) with the principals of each Glendora school in order to share information and work together to address school related issues.

The Glendora Unified School District has established the Coordinated School Health Committee which is represented by community members, city employees, Glendora Unified employees, and Glendora Police employees.  The committee meets three times each school year and discusses upcoming events, programs and school related health concerns.

In addition, Police Articulation meetings are held three times each school year between Glendora Unified executive staff members and police command staff.  The meetings address specific school safety issues. 

Glendora’s fourth police K-9 is named Sam. Sam is a Belgian Malinois from Holland and is trained in the European Canine sport of KNPV.

Sam and his Handler Officer Joel Cloud graduated a six week, 240 hour training course in November 2018. Sam is trained in searching and apprehension techniques which are used to locate suspects. There is a strict criteria that is followed before a K-9 is deployed. A police K-9 is only deployed for serious crimes or when safety is jeopardized. Sam is also trained to locate items discarded by suspects based upon the scent of the person who handled the item.

Officer Cloud has been a Glendora Police Officer for three years and is also a member of the Community Impact Team (CIT). Officer Cloud and Sam train four hours weekly with a local training group and attend one full training day each month. Sam will also be trained in narcotics detection in the near future.

Joel will be Sam's handler for the duration of his service, approximately 5 to 7 years. After Sam retires, he will remain with Joel for the rest of his life.

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WHAT IS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH?

Neighborhood Watch is simply neighbors looking out for neighbors. These groups are vital to the safety of our community as Glendora residents are the “eyes and ears” for the Police department.

HOW CAN I START A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH GROUP?

It is easy to start a Neighborhood Watch group in your area.  For more information contact the Community Services Officer:

• (626)914-8268 
• Email the Community Services Officer