The Glendale Police Department offers a free vacation check for homeowners who go out of town.

It's important that homeowners realize the following:

1. The Glendale Police Department and the City of Glendale do no assume any liability for loss or damage to property during the specified dates of the vacation check.
2. The Glendale Police Department does not guarantee that vacation checks will be done daily.

GPD does not conduction vacation checks at apartment buildings or condominium complexes.

To request a vacation check, please complete this form.

Keep Glendale safe by reporting crime without getting involved using the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers (LARCS), a nonprofit organization working with law enforcement agencies and the media to help solve crimes. 

Do you know about a crime that has happened or will happen? Are you afraid to tell the police? Many people are worried they might be hurt if someone found out they reported a crime. Crime Stoppers lets you report crime and completely protects your identity. And, if an arrest is made, you may receive a cash reward.

You can contact Crime Stoppers via a free hotline, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), the P3 Tips mobile app (video tutorial), or online at P3tips.com/365 or lacrimestoppers.org. No matter how you report a tip, you are always protected. You remain anonymous. If it is an emergency, please call 911.

When you call the hotline to report a crime, a person will answer the phone 24/7. No need to identify yourself. The person will give you a code number for identification. Use this number to identify yourself whenever you call the hotline. Have a pen and paper ready to write down your code number. Never share your secret code number with anyone.

What Crimes Should I Report? Any crime! Fraud, Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Homicide, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Elder abuse, Rape, Domestic violence, Arson, tagging, Hit and run accidents, Drug issues, Parole violations, Terrorism, Stalking, and more.

What Happens to My Tip? Your tip is routed to an investigator, who will take any necessary action. You can help by giving as much information as possible, including:

• The type of crime or what the fugitive is wanted for.

• When and where the crime occurred

• Where items from the crime are located, or where the fugitive can be located.

• Who is involved. Their name, nickname, age, address, height, weight, tattoos, clothing, vehicle description, license plate numbers, and any people they associate with.

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Consider the strategies shared in the following videos as you look to improve your home security:

• Door Security
• Window Security
• Security Doors
• Padlock & Gate Security
• Exterior Lighting
• Posted Signs

Register your alarm system or renew your existing alarm system permit at glendaleca.citysupport.org.

Contact 1-888-865-9770 for information about the City of Glendale Alarm Program.

Register your home or business surveillance camera with the Glendale Police Department and help us keep our community safe. This collaborative effort will help detectives and officers identify criminals, victims, and witnesses to crimes in your neighborhood. Registration is voluntary and all personal information provided is for official use only, and will not be released to any member of the general public except by court order or other lawful process.

The goal of the camera registry program is to deter crime and promote a collaborative public safety partnership between the Glendale Police and the community we serve. Under no circumstances shall the Glendale Police Department utilize any information obtained to view live footage/feeds directly from cameras owned by registrants.

Register your security camera at https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/police-department/security-camera-registration.

The Glendale Police Department offers free home and building security inspection services to help reduce crime and the fear of crime occurring in your area. Inspections help prevent criminal behaviors by creating a safer zone through building safety.

If you are interested in having your property inspected by an expert from the Glendale Police Department, please contact 818-548-4015 or email GPDCRT@GlendaleCA.gov.

If you have any information regarding a criminal investigation or activity, please contact the Glendale Police Department at 818-548-4911.

During inspections, the Glendale Police Department considers the following property crime prevention tips:

• Maintenance: Maintaining the property in good condition by fixing any broken windows, fences and gates. Also, keeping the property free of trash, litter and graffiti.

• Natural Surveillance: Reducing the likelihood that criminals will choose your location to hide and quickly escape by keeping areas well lit and cutting down hedges and removing trees, fences, dumpsters, etc. to eliminate hiding spots.

• Access control: Creating secure entrances, exits by using fencing, lock system and lighting to discourage crime by foot and by vehicle.

• Activity Support: Creating positive community activities to reduce crime occurring in public spaces, such as graffiti, etc.

• Target Hardening: Making a building more difficult to forcibly enter by using deadbolt locks and protective barriers.

What is Neighborhood Watch?

Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention strategy used by the Glendale Police Department. The purpose is for law enforcement to:

• Keep our community informed and engaged by delivering exceptional customer service through precision execution and innovative leadership
• Maintain positive relations with the community to help reduce crime in Glendale 
• Help resolve long-term community problems and reduce criminal activities
• Educate the community regarding crime prevention tactics
• Improve relationships within our diverse city

Benefits of Joining Neighborhood Watch

• Partnerships with law enforcement and your neighbors
• Reduction in crime through education and training
• A more secure and better prepared city
• A more cohesive community
• Improved communications

How do I start a Neighborhood Watch group?

• Contact the GPD Community Relations Team at 818-548-4015
• Recruit and organize as many neighbors as possible
• Create a communication plan (email, text, messaging platform, phone tree, etc.)
• It’s recommended to recruit a co-captain
• Schedule a meeting that works best for your residents and the officer assigned to your area
• Discuss community concerns and develop an action plan
• Disseminate information to your neighbors and regularly share information with them

If you are interested in setting up your first Neighborhood Watch group meeting with your neighbors and need more information, or have questions, please email GPDNeighborhoodWatch@Glendaleca.gov or call 818-548-4015.

Through the Senior Caring Caller Program, a Glendale Police Services Officer or Volunteer contacts vulnerable senior residents in Glendale to assist them with their health and wellbeing and provide useful resources to help with their unique situations.  

A collaboration between the Glendale Police department and the Glendale Community Services & Parks Department, this program connects vulnerable seniors with the City of Glendale Adult Recreation Center, which provides a safe space and regular programming for seniors.

Contact Police Services Officer Amy Tate at 818-548-4015 or ATate@GlendaleCA.gov to apply or to refer a senior resident to the program.