PATROL BUREAU

The Patrol Bureau’s primary mission is to enhance the safety and security of the community by providing professional frontline law enforcement services. There are 56 employees assigned to the Patrol Bureau, comprised of four (4) Lieutenants, seven (7) Sergeants, four(4) Corporals, twenty-one (21) sworn Officers, eight (8) Police Service Representatives (dispatchers), five (5) Jailers, five (5) Reserve Police Officers, and two (2) Community Services Officers (CSO). These employees provide 24/7 public safety through field units, the communication center, and jail operations. Patrol Officers are assigned to one of four Police Service Districts (geographic areas) and are supported by Motorcycle Traffic Officers, Reserve Police Officers, a K-9 Unit, and Community Services Officers. The field Sergeant supervises field personnel and the Lieutenant Watch Commander manages the jail, dispatch center, and entire shift operations. Jailers book, process, and supervise inmates in the jail, pending transportation to court. The Police Service Representatives are Public Safety Dispatchers answering business and emergency calls for police and fire services. They dispatch, monitor, and coordinate field units’ responses to calls for service.

INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU

The Investigations Bureau is comprised of one (1) Lieutenant, one (1) Sergeant, seven (7) Investigators, one (1) Investigator assigned to Drug Enforcement Agency Southwest Border Drug Task Force, one (1) Investigator assigned to the CALMMET Methamphetamine Task Force (grant-funded), one (1) Community Services Officer (Evidence/Property Specialist), one (1) Court Officer (PSRII), one (1) Records Specialist, and one (1) part-time Cadet who handle Subpoena Service/Witness Coordination for court and assist with evidence processing. Investigators assigned to the various task force assignments allow the Police Department access to numerous local, State, and Federal specialized resources and personnel.

The Investigations Bureau is responsible for all follow-up on crime reports prepared by the Patrol Bureau. Investigators handle special investigations involving a variety of crimes requiring either specialized training or a coordinated approach. Examples include narcotics cases, surveillances, white collar crime, search warrants, vice, burglary, thefts, robbery, and homicides. The Investigations Bureau is responsible for preparing cases for court filing and assisting the Assistant District Attorney with prosecution of felony cases in trial. The Lieutenant conducts internal investigations and citizen complaint investigations. The Division also processes evidence and provides prisoner transportation to the court.

TRAFFIC BUREAU

This bureau investigates traffic collisions, enforces vehicle code violations, and works with the City Traffic Engineer to identify traffic safety and engineering issues. Traffic Officers conduct education and enforcement operations to reduce accident-causing traffic violations. The Traffic Bureau is comprised of one (1) Police Corporal, two (2) Motorcycle Officers, one (1) Senior Community Services Officer (grant funded), nineteen (19) part-time contract Crossing Guards (All City Management Services), and three (3) Full- time contract Parking Enforcement Officers (Inter Con Security). 

JAIL BUREAU

The Glendora Jail is comprised of (5) Jailers who are supervised by the on-duty Watch Commander. The Glendora Jail is a Type I Jail facility that receives, processes, and houses both misdemeanor and felony un-sentenced prisoners prior to their arraignment and transfer to the custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s main jail. Through a contract with the City of Irwindale, prisoners arrested by Irwindale Police are booked and housed in the City of Glendora Jail for a cost resulting in a revenue stream.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Emergency Services is responsible for City-wide, local homeland security requirements, and conducts community relations presentations regarding emergency preparedness. Members who work and assist in the area of Emergency Services also may coordinate volunteer services such as Police Auxiliary members, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Glendora Emergency Amateur Radio Services (GEARS).