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Further Update – Arrest Made in Glendale Murder from Sunday December 4th

GLENDALE, Ariz. –   On Sunday December 4^th, just before 9am Glendale Officers responded to the area of 50^th Lane and Butler on calls of “Shots Fired”.  Once in the area, officers located an adult male down in a driveway.  Officers found that the victim had been struck by gunfire, and they attempted life-saving efforts, but the victim did pass away as a result of his injuries.  The victim has been identified as 34 yr old Glendale resident Arsen M. Abayev. 

            On December 7^th, Detectives from Homicide working the case developed probable cause for the arrest of 31 yr old Clenten Meek for the Murder of Arsen Abayev.  Detectives from Fugitive Apprehension, with the assistance of SWAT took Clenten Meek into custody at a residence in Tonopah Arizona at about 10pm on the 7^th.  Investigators served two (2) search warrants subsequent to the arrest of Meek, one of which occurred in Tonopah and the other at a Phoenix location near 31^st Avenue and Campbell.   

Note prior arrest on 10-26-2011 listed on his data card.           

Update – Victim Identified in December 4^th

Glendale Homicide

GLENDALE, Ariz. –   On Sunday December 4^th, just before 9am Glendale Officers responded to the area of 50^th Lane and Butler on calls of “Shots Fired”.  Once in the area, officers located an adult male down in a driveway.  Officers found that the victim had been struck by gunfire, and they attempted life-saving efforts, but unfortunately the victim passed away as a result of his injuries.  The victim has been identified as 34 yr old Glendale resident Arsen M. Abayev. 

Update – Arrest in Glendale Sexual Assault

GLENDALE, Ariz. –    Many of you have asked for further information on a recent Sexual Assault in Glendale, which occurred on 11/7/2011 at approximately 2:30pm in the area of 43^rd and Orangewood.  In this case, the suspect knocked on the victim’s door requesting a drink of water. When victim opened door to hand him a glass, he forced his way in by physically assaulting her, and then sexually assaulted her.

During the assault, the victim’s roommate returned home, surprising the suspect,  who fled the residence through a rear door. 

On 11/10/2011 Detectives from Adult Sex Crimes, Child Crimes, Family Violence, and the Foothills Neighborhood Response Unit conducted a door-to-door canvas within a ½ mile radius of the victim’s residence.  During the canvas, persons in the area recognized the composite sketch and identified the individual as a 17 year old Native American male they were familiar with.

Using this information, a photograph of the suspect was obtained.  A photo-lineup was conducted, and the suspect was identified as 17 yr old Jacob Harvey.  An updated law enforcement bulletin was sent out, noting probable cause for arrest.   

Within 48 hrs of the updated law enforcement bulletin, the lead investigator was contacted by the suspect’s caseworker with the Tohono O’odham Nation Reservation Child Welfare Division in Sells, Arizona.  The case worker told the detective that Jacob Harvey was temporarily being held as a runaway until placement could be made.  The Detective ensured the suspect would be in Tribal Police Custody overnight.

The Detective then contacted the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for assistance in obtaining an arrest warrant for the suspect, so that he would not be released.  The arrest warrant was delivered to Tohono O’odham authorities, where the Tribal Nation Prosecutor’s Office assisted detectives in having the arrest warrant Domesticated by a Tribal Judge.  Once domesticated, Harvey was held on the arrest warrant resulting from this incident pending an extradition hearing.

Detectives remained in contact with the Tohono O’odham Prosecutor’s office and attended a hearing on December 1^st, where the suspect waived extradition and Glendale PD Detectives were able to take immediate custody of the suspect. 

Franks Grills Holder Over Inconsistencies 
in Holder's Fast and Furious Accounts

Washington, DC - Today, in the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Trent Franks (AZ-02) today questioned Attorney General Eric Holder over apparent contradictions in Holder's accounts of his involvement in Operation Fast and Furious -- the program under which hundreds of high-powered weapons were allowed to fall into the hands of Mexican drug cartels.

CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE FULL VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrxJJPqhhkQ

 GLENDALE FIRE CHIEF AWARDED
2011 CHIEF FIRE OFFICER OF THE YEAR

 
AFCA President Larry Rooney (R) presents  Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick  with
 the 2011 Chief Fire Officer of the Year Award Congratulations to Chief Mark Burdick!
 

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick has been named the Chief Fire Officer of the Year by the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA). The award was presented to Burdick by Larry Rooney, AFCA’s Immediate Past President, at last night’s Glendale City Council Meeting.

Members of the AFCA nominate one of their peers each year for this top award. As past president of the AFCA, Burdick led chief fire officers throughout the state providing unified guidance on fire service issues and concerns as well as focusing on core areas including the health and safety of firefighters. Burdick is an excellent example of a progressive and innovative fire service professional, according to the AFCA.

AFCA also selected Burdick to receive this award based on his focus on the Regional Automatic Aid System as demonstrated through his championing of several Glendale Fire Department programs including the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center, the Helicopter Air-Medical and Logistical Operations (HALO) project, and the Regional Health Center, all of which are now considered national fire service best practices.

To learn more about AFCA go to http://www.azchiefs.org/

A MAD HATTER'S ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES GETS SMOKEY
Bette and Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet - www.glendaledailyplanet.com

Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 05016.

Three Glendale Firefighters at the emergency call at A Mad Hatter's Antiques and Collectibles at 5734 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale.  Fortunately the several large fans pulled the "smoky" air out of the building.

Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 05006.

Who was that Masked Man? - Ready for anything 
Glendale Firefighters were on the scene in minutes.

Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 05029. 

Firefighters used large fans to clear the  hazy air  from the building at Mad Hatter's Antiques and Collectibles.

VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY DONATES 30 DUAL SENSOR
 FIRE DETECTORS TO THE GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT

By Bette Sharpe – Glendale Daily Planet    - www.glendaledailyplanet.com

Assistant Glendale Fire Marshal Larry Randall graciously accepts thirty new dual sensor smoke detectors Wednesday, August 17^th from Hasrah Thomas, Valley of the Sun United Way Community Coordinator.  The donation took place at Glendale Fire Station 151, 6851 N. 52^nd Avenue.  The battery in each of the new battery-operated smoke detectors is good for about ten years.  After ten years, the entire detector unit should be replaced.  When was the last time you checked your home's smoke detector?  By-the-way, detectors should be tested monthly, even the new ones.  One new dual sensor smoke detector sells for about $25.00 each. 

Having a smoke alarm (detector) in the home can double the chances of surviving a fire.  Smoke and fire detectors offer an important lawyer of protection.  However, individuals and families still need to have an evacuation plan that includes two ways to get out of a room, and a designated meeting place.  After the fire or emergency, family members can agree to meet each other at this specific location.  This is will help determine if anyone in the family is  unaccounted for.  Families should hold home fire escape practice drills or exercises at least twice a year.

What are dual sensor smoke detectors?  They are a combination of sensors.  The ionization sensor protects homes from fast flame fires like grease fires and the photoelectric sensor  protects families against the slow smoldering fires much like a smoldering mattress fire. 

Glendale Fire Department and partner Valley of the Sun United Way sponsor an annual walk  in the spring to educate local residents about the importance of fire safety and prevention.  If it is determined that there is a need for a smoke detector--the person in the home is elderly for example--the fire department will install a detector and provide instruction as to the operation, maintenance and use of the new smoke detector. 

If your organization or company would like to donate more smoke alarms or detectors,

please contact the Glendale Fire Department.  There is a need.  Firefighters remind everyone that prevention and education save lives.  More information can be found at this Glendale Fire Department web site, http://www.glendaleaz.com/fire/.

Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no.4969.

The 9 volt battery for this dual sensor smoke detector can last for ten years.  It, like all smoke detectors, still needs to be tested monthly.  Read and follow the alarms manufacture's instructions for testing each smoke alarm.  The test can be simple, on most detectors, there is a small button, it is pressed and the alarm sounds.  If the sound is strong, the battery and the detector are healthy.  If the alarm's sound is weak, a new battery and/or smoke detector may be needed.  If someone in the household is not able to hear the alarm's sound, adjust your family's evacuation plan accordingly so that everyone can get out safely.

Ed Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. 04974.

Glendale Police Detectives Need Assistance in

Identifying Human Remains Found

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – On Thursday August 11, 2011, while crews were excavating a vacant lot just north of Bethany Home Rd, just west of 67^th Avenue, they located human bones.  After a Forensic Anthropologist performed an examination, it was determined these remains are from a male with an age range of 35-50 yrs.  This person was approximately 5 ft 5 inches to 5 ft 9 inches, weighing 150 – 200 lbs.  There is also reason to believe that this person may have been a special-needs adult.  Experts believe this unidentified person’s death could have occurred between 2-10 yrs ago.  Attached are composites of what the male may have looked like at the time of his death. 

The Glendale Fire Department is hosting its 29th Annual Fire Prevention Parade Saturday, October 8th. 

Photos and story by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet www.glendaledailyplanet.com

CAR EXTRACTION  DEMONSTRATION

The car extrication demonstration was a feature event of the 2011 Fire Prevention Parade in Downtown Glendale, Saturday, October 8, 2011.  The extrication demonstration was preformed by the crew from LT157..  Participants included Captain Erik Eckert, Engineer Willie Galindo, Firefighter Steve Kennedy, and Firefighter Phil Pompa.  Other firefighters in uniform are E157 Captain Mark Largent, Engineer Randy Hanso, Firefighter Shawn Coder, and Firefighter Adam Pottle. 

 
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

The Jaws of Life are put to use removing parts of the car in order to reach the victim (pretend) at Saturday’s event.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Car extraction demonstration preformed by crews from LT157 and E157.

Firefighter on the left uses the Jaws of Life to remove the door on the passenger side of the car.  Patience, strength and communication are some of the requirements to successfully remove the victim from the wrecked car.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

The Jaws of Life are used to remove the door from the passenger’s side during the demonstration.

 
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Paramedics get ready to move the "victim" during the car extraction at Saturday's parade events.  There is a clown in the photograph, Flacko.  The event was a staged event to demonstrate what emergency crews often have to do to rescue a person trapped in a car after an accident; even if it means cutting through the car's door or roof with the Jaws of Life to reach the victim.  A car accident can be a traumatic event, Flacko the clown helps to ease the stressful situation with humor.  Viewers of the demonstration are then more likely to remember, to learn, some of the techniques firefighters use to rescue a victim. 

 
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Other firefighters in uniform are E157 Captain Mark Largent, Engineer Randy Hanso

THE PARADE

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Big Red, the Arizona Cardinals mascot, waves to the crowd on Glendale Avenue at this year's Fire Prevention Parade.  

 
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

McGuff, the Crime Dog, waves to the crowd gathered along Glendale Avenue at Saturday's Fire Prevention Parade.

 
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio was one of the Fire Prevention Parade dignitaries.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet. October 8, 2011.

Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs waves to the crowd during the Fire Prevention Parade on Saturday, Richard Franklin, Glendale Fire Department is driving.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Cub Scout Pack 824 Fire Prevention Parade entry.

 
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Girls from St. Louis the King carry their school's banner in the 29^th annual Glendale Fire Prevention Parade, Saturday, October 8, 2011.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Flacko, the Clown, did what he likes to do, clowning around during the Fire Prevention Parade.  Safety is on his mind, he is wearing his helmet.

 
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet.

Young folks enjoy diving tiny car!

  Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet

Future Firefighter.  Young firefighter Gianni Carr, 4 years old of Glendale, plans to wear his uniform for Halloween and being a firefighter when he is old enough.

Fatal Accident Involving  23 Year Old Female at 55 Drive and Myrtle

Car at left -  unattended. Car at right  - driver partially ejected from the drivers side which is on your right 
as the car is  upside down and backwards. - Photo By Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

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ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL

HISTORY:

The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was established by Executive order 10977, Dec. 4, 1961.

It is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who, after July 1, 1958, have participated in a United States military operation and encountered foreign armed opposition, or were in danger of hostile action by foreign Armed Forces.

The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal has been awarded for United States participation in over forty-five designated military campaigns, the first being the Cuban Missile Crisis.

While it is still considered an active award, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is not currently awarded for military operations. In its stead are the similar medals: The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal which was awarded for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom up until June 2005.

At that time, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal it was replaced by the Iraq Campaign Medal for Operations directly in Iraq and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal for Operations directly in Afghanistan.

DESCRIPTION:

The obverse has an eagle with wings raised, perched on a sword.

In back of this is a compass rose, with rays coming from the angles of the compass points. This design is encircled by the inscription "Armed Forces" at the top and "Expeditionary Service" below. Between these words, completing the circle is a sprig of laurel on each side.

The reverse has the shield as it appears on the President's seal. Below this are branches of laurel to right and left, joined in the center by a knot. At the top, in a semicircle, is the inscription "United States of America."

The ribbon has three narrow stripes of blue, white, and red in the center, flanked by wide stripes of light blue and, on each side, four equal stripes of black, brown, yellow, and green. The center stripes symbolize the United States, and the many colors at the edges symbolize other areas of the world.

Combat Infantry Badge Information 

I. DESCRIPTION

A silver and enamel badge 1 inch in height and 3 inches in width, consisting of an infantry musket on a light blue bar with a silver border, on and over an elliptical oak wreath. Second and third awards of the CIB are indicated by superimposing 1 and 2 stars respectively, centered at the top of the badge between the points of the oak wreath.

The bar is blue, the color associated with the Infantry branch. The musket is adapted from the Infantry insignia of branch and represents the first official U.S. shoulder arm, the 1795 model Springfield Arsenal musket. It was adopted as the official Infantry branch insignia in 1924. The oak symbolizes steadfastness, strength and loyalty.

II. HISTORY

The CIB was established by the War Department on 27 October 1943.

A number of factors led to the creation of the CIB, an award that would provide special recognition of the unique role of the Army infantryman, the only Soldier whose daily mission is to close with and destroy the enemy and to seize and hold terrain.

Of all Soldiers, it was recognized that the infantryman continuously operated under the worst conditions and performed a mission that was not assigned to any other Soldier or unit.

The infantry, a small portion of the total Armed Forces, was suffering the most casualties while receiving the least public recognition.

In developing the CIB, the War Department considered branches other than Infantry and whether or not excluding them from qualification for the CIB would be perceived as a slight. The ending analysis was that the Army has a number awards that appropriately recognize deserving acts for all branches and specialties, and that keeping the CIB exclusive to Infantry Soldiers would maintain the prestige of the badge.  At a later date, US Army Special Forces Soldiers were authorized award of the CIB due to the similar nature of their mission.

            For award of the CIB a Soldier must meet the following three requirements:

            (1) Be an infantryman or Special Forces Soldier satisfactorily performing infantry or Special Forces duties.

            (2) Assigned to an infantry or Special Forces unit at the Brigade or Group level and   below during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat.

            (3) Actively participate in such ground combat.  Campaign or battle credit alone is not sufficient for award of the CIB

The CIB is authorized for award for the following qualifying wars, conflicts, and operations:

            World War II (7 December 1941 to 3 September 1945).

            The Korean War (27 June 1950 to 27 July 1953).

            Republic of Vietnam Conflict (2 March 1961 to 28 March 1973), combined with
                      qualifying service in Laos (19 April 1961 to 6 October 1962).

            Dominican Republic (28 April 1965 to 1 September 1966).

            Korea on the DMZ (4 January 1969 to 31 March 1994).

            El Salvador (1 January 1981 to 1 February 1992).  

  Grenada (23 October to 21 November 1983). · 

  Joint Security Area, Panmunjom, Korea (23 November 1984).

            Panama (20 December 1989 to 31 January 1990).

            Southwest Asia Conflict (1 7 January to 11 April 1991). 

  ·Somalia (5 June 1992 to 31 March 1994).  

  Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom, 5 December 2001 to a date to be determined).

            Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom, 19 March 2003 to a date to be determined).

MOCK DROWNING AT ROSE LANE POOL

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011

By Photos and Story by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV

Glendale Fire, Parks and Recreation Department and Southwest Ambulance staged a pretend drowning for 2011 Glendale Water Safety Day at the Rose Lane Aquatic Center at 5003 W. Marlette Avenue in Glendale.  The event was sponsored by the Glendale Fire Department, Glendale Parks and Recreation Department, Walgreens, and Sanderson Ford.

The mock drowning  performed by Glendale Firefights, Southwest Ambulance crews and the Rose Lane Aquatics Center life guards is intended to educate families of the impact of a drowning and to promote water safety.

"Unfortunately since 2000, on average approximately 20 children have died each year due to drowning in Maricopa County," sand Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick.  "For every fatal child drowning, there are several other who suffer from lifelong disabilities due to near drowning."  Chief Burdick continued,  "We are asking everyone to learn how to swim, learn CPR and of course, always what you children around water," Chief Burdick added.

Parents should remember the ABC's of water safety.

            A         Adult supervision

                        Are you keeping eye-to-eye supervision when kids are any body of water

            B         Barrier

                        Is there a pool fence in good repair with a working lock?

            C         Classes

                        Learn CPR and everyone should learn to swim.

A reminder flier can be viewed and printed at http://www.phoenixchildrenshospital.com.

The information is in English and Spanish.  Read it and posted in areas where it will be seen and read

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3370.

Summer's fun at Rose Lane .

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It is summer time at least by the high afternoon temperatures, and time to go to the pool.

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It just take a few seconds for a child to slip under the water without being notices.  Friday's staged event has many professional eyes watched Cole Kutis pretend he is in trouble. 

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Quickly life guards dive-in and begin the rescue to save the swimmer's life.

The victim is pulled out of the water.

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Cole is now on a stretcher,  Life guards get ready to perform CPR.

 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_ 3397.

The Rose Lane life guards are about to begin CPR.

One life guard breathes into the swimmer's lungs while another uses compressions to try and revive the young swimmer.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3400.

More help arrives to try and save the boy's life.  There was very little sound coming from the swimmers on the grassy areas.  Everyone took this presentation very seriously.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_ 3405.

It is important to note just how much care and attention this drowning victim is getting from the life guards and the Glendale Paramedics.  They want this story to have a happy ending and for the boy to be fully revived and able to do all of the things he could do before the accident.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3410.

The young victim is being carefully transported to the ambulance.  Time is critical for drowning victims, this patient will be transported to the emergency room via helicopter.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3403.

On a hot day, Rose Lane Aquatic Center is a busy place.  Hopefully, Friday's rescue demonstration will reminder everyone to watch children around water.  The crowd was quiet all during the rescue.

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The rescued child is quickly and carefully taken to the awaiting helicopter to be taken to the emergency room.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3419.

The HALO Flight air ambulance is about to land in the parking lot not to the Rose Lane Pool.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3427.

Southwest Ambulance and HALO crew rush their patient to the air ambulance. 

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3436.

Daniel T. Valenzuela, Glendale Firefighter, Public Information Officer and Community Relations Division Manager talks to the press to get the word out about water safety.  This story had a happy ending, but not all of them do.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC_3435.

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The young drowning victim was played by Cole Kutis, his mom is an employee of the Glendale Fire Department.  Cole is OK!  He is a student a Cocopah Elementary School in Scottsdale.

Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Planet no. DSC _3379.

From the left is Katy Szapa, Miriah Gonzales, and Hasrah Thomas offered free information about getting a pool fence for those families who may not otherwise be able to afford one.

If your home does not currently have a pool fence, you may be eligible to received a donated pool fence through the Adopt-a-Pool Fence program.  Families with young children in need of financial assistance of encouraged to apply. 

            PROGRAM ASSISTANCE CRITERIA

ñ     A child 6 years or younger must be living in the home

ñ     The home must be owner-occupied

ñ     Families must demonstrate financial need

ñ     Special circumstance will be considered

ñ     Families must reside in Maricopa County.

Please go to www.saverkids.org for more information or to complete an application, or call Valley of the Sun United Way, Program Coordinator, at 602-631-4843.

Para más informatión or para llenar una solicitud, pol favor visite www.saverkids.org,  o communíquese con el Coordinador del Programa de Valley of the Sun United Way at 602-631-4843.

City of Glendale Parks and Recreation  offers swimming classes and the Glendale Fire Department offers classes in CPR.  For more information on water safety, visit http://www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrecreation/aquatics.cfm  or call 623-930-2840.

Memorial 911 Flag Flies High On Veterans Day in Glendale as it  Moves Across the Country

Photos by Ed And Bette Sharpe

click for large group photo!

Visit the Site to Learn More about  this program 

http://www.publicsafety.net/thepatriotflag.htm

This 30 X 58 foot - 60 lb flag will fly in all of the 50 UNITED STATES before it flies in
Manhattan - NYC, Washington DC and Shanksvile PA on the Tenth Anniversary.

As this flag tours the country, it will send a message to the world and the families
of the loved ones that were lost on 9/11/01.
UNITED WE STAND: "We have NOT FORGOTTEN."

"We did not run. The first responders, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, lay persons,
the armed forces defended liberty and freedom,"
Unfurling this flag - flying the red, white and blue - will stir the American spirit.
Mitch Mendler Firefighter Paramedic

"After 9-11, it was the re-united United States and it brought about a sense of pride and unity and everybody stood together."
"It was a day that people put all differences aside, in racial and religious and ethnic boundaries,
and I think we became the re-United States of America.
I think the theme to go forward and having this flag fly all across the country,
that we really need to rethink what the country means to us and what do we mean to the country!"
Shelby Farms - Patriot Lake - Sept 30 2010 - Retired FDNY Lieutenant Joe Torrillo
Missing and presumed dead for 3 days - woke up in a hospital in New Jersey
twice survived the collapse of WTC 1 & 2 on Sept 11 2001

The Flag will be shipped by FedEx as a sponsor of this project at no cost.

more photos here

    TIP-A-COP

Arizona Chapter of Police Unity Tour Host Fundraiser

By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV

 2011 POLICE UNITY TOUR

"We ride for those who died" are words that say  everything about this tour.

Thursday evening, January 20th at the 5 & Diner, 7541 west Bell  Road, from 5 to 10 p.m. police officers from Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Flagstaff hosted this special event to raise funds for the nonprofit organization, Police Unity Tour.  The Tour is a three-day, 250 mile ride that starts in Virginia. The bike ride's end point is the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.  Each bike rider must raise $1800 to participate in the May 2011 tour. 

The primary mission of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness for those law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and also to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Memorial.  Law Enforcement Officers from around the county participate. 

The Police Unity Tour was started in 1997 by the Florham Park Police Department.  Law enforcement officers from Florham, New Jersey rode to Washington, D.C.  The Unity Bike Tour is one of the largest supporters for the Memorial and is a founding partner in the National Law Enforcement Museum (NLEM).

The ground braking for for the Museum  (Rendering at right) took place this past October. The new museum is scheduled to open late in 2013.   It is located in the Judiciary Square, which is across the street from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.  The museum will be partly underground and with include interactive exhibits with the newest technology to make it possible for visitors to walk in the shoes of a law enforcement officer, in addition to learning about the changes to law enforcement since the 1600's.  

Team Arizona is getting ready for May by hosting the Tip-a-Cop event last Thursday evening. The event was fun. Milk shakes were priced $2.00 less during the happy hour, so why not indulge for a good cause. If you missed the fund, you can still donate. Contact information is listed below.

For information, contact Sgt. Brent Coombs or Officer Gerald Sydnor of the Public Information Office at 602-590-5733; or Detective Ryan Winfield at 623-249-9591.

More information is available at the Police Unity Tour's web site; http://www.policeunitytour.com/.

See this website link below for more information on the Law Enforcement Museum. There are also videos of the groundbreaking and more!

http://www.nleomf.org/newsroom/news-releases/museum/museum-groundbreaking-announcement.html

For information, contact Sgt. Brent Coombs or Officer Gerald Sydnor of the Public Information Office at 602-590-5733; or Detective Ryan Winfield at 623-249-9591.

All of the people involved wish to thank  Carrie Willems and the entire staff of 5 & Diner.

3182 . Photo by Ed Sharpe, Glendale Daily Planet.

3174 Dave Neal starts setting up for the event.  Supporters could also purchase a t-shirt or a sweatshirt or just make a monetary contribution. Photo by Ed Sharpe, Glendale Daily Planet.

OK... Let's  Eat!

Left to right: James Dean (cardboard) and behind the menu, Bette Sharpe.

3218 Hannah Yates has been at the 5 & Dinner for 6 years.  She and Det. Ryan Winfield were our waitress and waiter.   Photo by Ed Sharpe, Glendale Daily Planet.

3206 Glendale Police Det. Ryan Winfield, waits on several customers who were there to support the Unity Bike Tour, and to have a good food.  Ryan's other job is with the Glendale Police Department where he has been for 12 ½ years.  . Photo by Ed Sharpe, Glendale Daily Planet.

3226 From the left: Glendale Police Det. Ryan  Winfield (aka Barbie) Jessica Wellinton, Hannah Yates, and Melissa Blaha participated in the Tip-a-Cop event at the 5 & Dinner. . Photo by Ed Sharpe, Glendale Daily Planet.

This was  the event ad-

PLEASE COME AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF GREAT
FOOD AND FUN WHILE HELPING GLENDALE,
PHOENIX, SCOTTSDALE AND FLAGSTAFF OFFICERS
AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL RAISE FUNDS TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S POLICE UNITY TOUR IN
WASHINGTON, DC ON MAY 10-12, 2011.

Special thanks to Carrie Willems and the entire staff of 5 & Diner

The Police Unity Tour, a 501(c)(3) org., consists of Law Enforcement Officers bicycling from Portsmouth VA to Washington D.C. to remember and honor fallen officers who have died in the line of duty. Our primary goal is to raise funds for The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Each Officer and support person is required to raise a minimum of $1,800.00 to make the 3-day, 250 plus-mile trip.

Tip – A – Cop!  
Glendale Police Officers Serve the Ambassadors Their Dinner

Story by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet – Photo submitted by Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors

(Left to right) Wesley Houck, Detective Ryan Winfield, Nancy Houck, Lou Jones, 
Officer Dan Mooney, Nancy Lenox, Liz Reissig, Al Lenox and Neva Johnson

A group of Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors had dinner at Chevy’s at Arrowhead Mall Sunday evening, October 3rd,  to support the first of many fundraisers for the May 2011 Police Unity Tour.  Giving new meaning to the phrase "Protect and Serve",  Police officers from Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Flagstaff were on hand to serve Chevy’s guests and, in return, were tipped for a job well done, and to help get their next tour underway.

All tips given to officers will be donated to funding the Police Unity Tour, a non-profit organization created to honor fallen police officers.

 The Police Unity Tour is a three day 250 mile bicycle ride that starts in Virginia and ends at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. this May. Each rider must raise $1800.00 in order to participate.

President, Nancy Lenox, stated, "the Glendale Ambassadors have been faithful supporters of the Police Unity Tour in past years and couldn’t resist the chance to meet up with some of the Glendale officers who participate in the tour.  Our servers included Detective Ryan Winfield, Officer Dan Mooney and Dave Neil, a retired Glendale PD Civilian Identification Technician.   It was great to visit with them and learn firsthand about the tour."

To donate

To donate to the fund to assist this effort please contact Detective Ryan Winfield from the Glendale Police Department at rwinfield@glendaleaz.com

Some background on the tour:

The Police Unity Tour Incorporated was formed in 1997 by a group of law enforcement officers from New Jersey who rode their bicycles from Florham Park, New Jersey to Washington, D.C. For the past twelve years, law enforcement officers nationwide have ridden the 300 plus mile trip, with the purpose of raising awareness and financial support for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. The Police Unity Tour has grown from 18 members to over 1200 nationwide who make the annual trip. Because of their efforts and your generosity, over 8 million dollars has been donated to the Memorial, making the Police Unity Tour the single largest supporter of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Website - http://www.policeunitytour.com/ 

The Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors are  recruiting new members.
 The contact number is: 602-212-6752

GCPA MISSION and GOALS

Mission

The Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors is an organization of citizens with a deep sense of pride in their community. They are dedicated to enhancing the economic, social, and cultural vitality of Glendale, Arizona.

Goals

a.) To help others better understand and appreciate the excellent quality of life in Glendale by drawing attention to Glendale’s unique qualities, customs, standards, and traditions.

b.) To elevate regional awareness and appreciation of Glendale by providing positive information about the community to people throughout Maricopa County and beyond.

c.) To demonstrate pride and loyalty to Glendale by creating and participating in activities, programs, and projects for residents and visitors alike, by volunteering enthusiastically to share civic pride, knowledge, and spirit in a variety of public activities, and by preserving and revering the rich heritage of the community through embracing its glorious past and planning for its even more promising future.

Fire Prevention Parade 
Glendale Arizona October 2010

 Memorial 911 Flag Flies High On Veterans Day in Glendale as it  Moves Across the Country

Photos by Ed And Bette Sharpe

click for large group photo!

Visit the Site to Learn More about  this program 

http://www.publicsafety.net/thepatriotflag.htm

This 30 X 58 foot - 60 lb flag will fly in all of the 50 UNITED STATES before it flies in
Manhattan - NYC, Washington DC and Shanksvile PA on the Tenth Anniversary.

As this flag tours the country, it will send a message to the world and the families
of the loved ones that were lost on 9/11/01.
UNITED WE STAND: "We have NOT FORGOTTEN."

"We did not run. The first responders, paramedics, police officers, firefighters, lay persons,
the armed forces defended liberty and freedom,"
Unfurling this flag - flying the red, white and blue - will stir the American spirit.
Mitch Mendler Firefighter Paramedic

"After 9-11, it was the re-united United States and it brought about a sense of pride and unity and everybody stood together."
"It was a day that people put all differences aside, in racial and religious and ethnic boundaries,
and I think we became the re-United States of America.
I think the theme to go forward and having this flag fly all across the country,
that we really need to rethink what the country means to us and what do we mean to the country!"
Shelby Farms - Patriot Lake - Sept 30 2010 - Retired FDNY Lieutenant Joe Torrillo
Missing and presumed dead for 3 days - woke up in a hospital in New Jersey
twice survived the collapse of WTC 1 & 2 on Sept 11 2001

The Flag will be shipped by FedEx as a sponsor of this project at no cost.

GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES PETA AWARD

FOR RESCUING DOG FROM HOUSE FIRE

                  GLENDALE, AZ. – People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is recognizing the Glendale Fire Department with the Compassionate Fire Department Award for recently rescuing and treating a dog at a house fire on Sunday, October 3rd.

The homeowner and her granddaughter were already out of the home when Glendale Firefighters arrived on scene. During search and rescue tactics fire crews found Paco, the family Chihuahua, suffering from smoke inhalation.

Glendale Firefighters treated Paco using a special oxygen mask made for dogs and cats. The masks are part of the Glendale Fire Department’s ‘Fido Bag,’ a pouch containing items to treat animals for injuries such as smoke inhalation, and minor burns. The bags also include muzzles, leashes, food and water dishes and dog and cat treats.

“Though our first priority will always be to save human lives, we feel that every life is important, said Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick. “We understand that there is a pet in approximately 70% of households. The Fido Bag is another innovative way to increase the level of service to our community as it allows us to treat our four-legged friends,” Chief Burdick concluded.

“The compassion, preparedness, and heroism shown by the Glendale Fire Department is an inspiration,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Glendale is very fortunate to have first responders who are ready to protect and serve both residents and their beloved animal companions.”

The Glendale Fire Department will receive a framed certificate and framed letter of appreciation.

The Glendale Fire Department has been equipped with Fido Bags since April 2007. The program was made possible by a generous contribution of $4,000 from the Sun Valley Animal Shelter located in Glendale.

Click the link below to view more information on the Glendale Fire Department Fido Bag. This video is produced by Glendale 11 TV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YBe1wo80mE

OK! Some past news stories and a REAL rescue!

INJURED PETS TO GET SPECIAL TREATMENT FROM FIREFIGHTERS  Quick! Quick!  Throw me the FIDO BAG!  April 11th, 2007 - Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet ___________ L to R: Pam Kavanaugh- Assistant Glendale City Manager and Board Member and  ,  Al Jung-  Board Member, Barry Korb-Board President of  the Sun Valley Animal Shelter and Firefighters,  Johnny Morales, Damion Fiori, Mark Bernal, and Mike Manning. Photo by Ed Sharpe   ___________ Glendale Daily Planet – The next time an injured family cat or dog is rescued from a fire, Glendale Firefighters will be able to provide treatment with a new EMS bag just like their human owners get.    The “Fido Bag” was unveiled April 11th, at the Sun Valley Animal Shelter located at 7150 N. 110th at 10:00AM. The “Fido Bag” contains the necessary medical equipment to provide oxygen, treat burns, and provide treatment for the injured pets.   Elio Pompa, PIO for the Glendale Fire Department explained:  "Each year the Glendale Fire Department responds to house fires where family pets are unable to escape the flames, suffer severe smoke inhalation and burns.  Many pets do not survive these fires".    Photo by Ed Sharpe Barry Korb,  board president of  the Sun Valley Animal Shelter,  presented a check in the amount of $4,000 to the Glendale Firefighters. These bags will be placed in every Glendale Fire-truck including the Crisis Response Vans.   “Even though our first priority will always be to save human lives, we know that for every 6 out of 10 residential fires we respond to, we  can expect to find a pet or two inside”, said Fire Chief Mark Burdick.  “This Fido Bag is yet another innovative way to increase the level of service to the community, and provides us with a unique way to treat our 4 legged friends” he concluded.         -as always when pictures are blue lined- click for larger view..  L  to R:  1- The "FIDO BAG"          2- Pam Kavanaugh looks on as Elio Pompa explains Oxygen  mask.  3-  Jake Sgrillo, Jack Martino,  Bella the Fire Dog and Nicole Jelinek. Photos by Ed Sharpe  Sun Valley Animal Shelter WEB SITE Since 1995 Sun Valley Animal Shelter has provided loving, compassionate care to unwanted dogs and cats of the north-west valley.  We strive to give comfortable, temporary housing, medical care and vaccinations, good food and companionship to the scores of homeless companion animals that need our help finding loving, permanent families   Shelter Hours:   Closed  Mondays Tuesday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun Valley Animal Shelter 7150 N. 110th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85307 Phone - 623-872-7941 Fax - 623-872-3664 Email - Contact@sunvalleypets.org Photo by Ed Sharpe    The Sun Valley Animal Shelter is a privately funded shelter and does not receive federal funding. Visit their resale shop that provides up 30% of our operations budget. Address:          10713 W. Peoria Ave  Sun City AZ 85351 Phone:             (623) 974-8580 Photo by Ed Sharpe  For Glendale Arizona News Stories, Photos and Movies goto:  http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com

Glendale Firefighters Raise Awareness with Mock Drowning Presentation

The 2010 Glendale Water Safety Day was sponsored by the Glendale Fire Department; Glendale Parks and Recreation Department; Southwest Ambulance; Arizona Physicians, IPA; and Sanderson Ford made this a day of fun and education for children and adults on the opening week of Foothills Aquatic Center in Glendale.

Glendale Firefighters along with Southwest Ambulance crews and Foothills Aquatics Center life guards  performed a MOCK drowning incident to educate families of the impact of such an unfortunate event and to promote water safety this summer. Several vendors were also be out to share water safety information for children and families of all ages. Southwest Ambulance presented Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and the Glendale Parks and Recreations Department with a check for $5,000 which will go towards swim lessons for children this summer.

 “Unfortunately since 2000, on average approximately 20 children have died each year due to drowning in Maricopa County,” said Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick. “For every fatal child drowning, there are several others who suffer from lifelong disabilities due to near drowning,” Chief Burdick continued. “We are asking everyone to learn how to swim, learn CPR and of course, always watch your children around water,” Chief Burdick added.

Glendale officer's dream of police museum takes final form.

By Ed Sharpe - Glendale Daily Planet

The Glendale Police Department lobby is the new home of the new expanded Glendale Police Department Museum. The police museum was relocated from its previous site at 6821 North 57 Avenue, at the FOP Lodge, providing a more permanent home which will offer greater accessibility to city employees, citizens and visitors. The Glendale Police Museum is one of a very few museums of its kind in Arizona and is proudly dedicated to the men and women in law enforcement.

The Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors have recently awarded a grant to retired Officer Dan Kallberg to fund the Glendale Police Department Museum in the police station. With this grant, the lobby was transformed to reflect a professional, tasteful display of Glendale Police Department history. The project's completion is  timely as this is Glendale's 100th year of existence as a city! 

In consultation with the City of Glendale Arts Department, areas of the lobby were identified with thematic colors used to reflect exhibit space. Along with over 100 years of Glendale Police Department memorabilia, the museum will be an exciting and lasting reflection of our law enforcement history. 

For those of us that used to  visit the museum when it was located in the old FOP Lodge, this new surroundings and display techniques  enhance the  artifacts and information that are  presented.

Dan was lucky to have that  time at the FOP lodge, as  it was his start and testing ground for displays and  a focus point where people could come to visit, learn, and  endow the collection  with even more information and artifacts. These early days were indeed pivotal to the  larger entity it has now become and Dan does not forget his roots.

There was a wonderful open house to  inaugurate  the  museum's new quarters Friday afternoon 8/20/2010 with a warm opening provided by Chief Conrad,  an introduction by  retired Officer Dan Kallberg followed by one of Dan's fact filled entertaining tours. We  could bring up stories and details here but...  we feel it best that  you experience  them in a linier fashion in the presence of the physical artifacts in the  museum... so... Go Visit!

All the artifacts are wonderful, but it is Dan's knowledge of the history and storytelling ability that make it really come alive and captivate the visitor. The future? Dan has a job  to train  volunteers to the depth of knowledge and  ability to entertain that he has acquired.

We ware not going to show you all the displays...  not even tell you in detail about them...  as  you have to go see and experience them for  yourselves! --ES

 Retired Officer Dan Kallberg, The  curator of the Glendale 
Police Museum, guides visitors through 100 years of police history.

Motorcycles  were part of  Glendale Police Department early history  Retired Officer Dan Kallberg explains....

Investigations - Fingerprinting and  Mug Shots...

Glendale Police Museum

Goal: To preserve the past and document the present so we can have it for the future. 

Location: 6835 N 57th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85301
Museum Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

Curator: Dan Kallberg, Retired Glendale Police Officer
Office Phone: 623-930-3486

(Funding made possible by a grant from the Glendale Civic Pride Ambassadors
and donations by Glendale Wal-Mart store.)

Below you will find a capsulated history or Glendale Police Department provided to us by the City of Glendale

The History of the Glendale Police Department

Glendale was founded in 1892, primarily because of the fertile land of the Salt River Valley, which was ideal for agriculture. Glendale was a quiet, religious community based on strong family values; a great place to raise a family.  The community grew and prospered and in 1910, with a population of approximately 1,000 residents, Glendale was incorporated.

The Glendale area, which had been patrolled and cared for previously by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, now would have its own marshal. The City elected M.R. Wells, who opposed J.D. Rudd, a well-known lawman, to be the first marshal. Due to the City’s small size, merchants were deputized to assist Marshall Wells when necessary.

By 1915, Glendale had hired a night watchman to look after the City during the late evening hours. The watchman was even required to purchase his own flashlight! At this time, communication with the police department was via a telephone operator. After receiving a call from a citizen, the operator would ring a bell or flash a light atop the city water tower to alert the officer of a call for service.

As the City’s population grew, so, of course, did traffic congestion. The town council authorized the police department to purchase a Harley Davidson motorcycle. In fact, in 1929, James Q. Shaw, the police department’s ninth marshal, was hired partly because he knew how to ride a motorcycle.

During the 1930’s, the City’s major concerns were the increased traffic problems and bootleggers. Louie Gay, a deputy marshal for Glendale, not only rode a motorcycle, but also flew airplanes. As a matter of fact, Louie built an airplane behind his house using a motorcycle engine. He spent a good deal of his time flying around the City looking for bootleggers and illegal Chinese immigrants.

The decade of the 1940’s and World War II brought about changes not only to the City of Glendale but also to the entire State of Arizona. As the federal government constructed new defense plants and airfields, job opportunities flourished and the population skyrocketed. Although many men left home to serve their country, the police department saw very little turnover. After the war ended, Glendale made it a priority to hire veterans, including those who were handicapped. In 1948, the State highway patrol gave the police department a used radio system, the police department’s first ever system. The department now had two-way radios in the patrol cars and a dispatcher at the station! The department had only seven officers at this time so everyone took turns working in the radio room.

During the 1950’s, the population of Glendale nearly doubled, as did the number of officers at the police department, growing from nine to eighteen officers. In 1953 at the direction of Chief Stanley Van De Putte, the department’s auxiliary, or reserve program, commenced. After completing several weeks of training, the reserve officers assisted with traffic control, radio operations, vehicle safety checks, and other patrol functions.

During the 60’s, Glendale’s population continued its steady increase and the police force struggled to keep pace with its growth. The patrol areas grew in size, thus increasing the number of reports being filed. The police department was outgrowing its facility. In 1963, the decision was made to move the police department into a larger and more modern facility, combining the police department, city court, and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.

At the direction of Chief V. Allen Adams, the police department’s training became more formalized with standardized training classes now being conducted for all new police recruits. Prior to this time, recruits read from books and rode with veteran officers until the officers believed the recruits were ready to be on their own. Training continued to be a priority for the department throughout the 60’s and 70’s. Currently, training for new police officers is a 16-week long curriculum held at the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy. After graduation from the academy, the new officers must train an additional sixteen weeks with field training officers.

In 1976, officers had portable radios, which were kept with them at all times. This increased officer safety and communication with the dispatcher at the station. A milestone for the Department occurred in 1976 with the hiring of its first female officer, Sheryl Roberts. Officer Roberts was assigned to the patrol division and then later moved to the investigation section.

The Glendale Police Department continued to grow with a sub-station in the northern part of the city in the late 1980s. Also in the 80’s and 90’s, the department added several new specialty Units, including the Tactical Operations Unit, the Narcotics Enforcement Unit, a Bomb Squad, and a Bike Patrol Unit just to name a few.

Today, the Glendale Police Department has over 600 employees, serving almost 250,000 citizens. The police department is proud of its diversity and continues its dedication in serving the citizens of Glendale.

Please see below for the latest updates on the Glendale Avenue Rubberized Asphalt Overlay Project including short term restrictions.

Glendale Avenue Rubberized Asphalt Overlay Project Update

Glendale Avenue from 51^st Avenue to 59^th Avenue is scheduled for rubberized asphalt overlay. This project is being funded with American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), or federal stimulus, funds and Nesbitt Contracting has been selected as the contractor for this work.  The following tentative scheduling information is provided regarding the project.  If you have questions, comments or concerns related to the project, please don’t hesitate to contact the project hotline at 1.877.203.0042.  Thank you for your patience during this work!

51^st Avenue to 55^th Avenue:

Ø  Tentatively scheduled to begin August 2^nd, between 51^st Avenue and 55^th Avenue, and take approximately 1-2 weeks to complete, the contractor will begin the mill and overlay process. 

Ø  As part of this traffic control set-up, crews will work between 55^th Avenue and 58^th Avenue to install handicap ramps at various locations in this area, first on the north side during westbound work, and then on the south side during eastbound work.

Ø  During the mill (asphalt removal) and overlay process, crews will mill (remove) existing asphalt; apply a first layer or base course of asphalt; and a top layer of rubberized asphalt onto the road surface.  The mill and overlay process is scheduled to take place for westbound lanes first, and then eastbound lanes, with traffic restricted to one lane in each direction in the lanes available for travel. 

Ø  As this process crosses driveways and north-south streets between 51^st and 55^th avenues, there will be short term restrictions (approximately 20-30 minutes) until the process moves past the driveway or street crossing.  Officers will be on-site to assist in the temporary stopping of traffic as these crossings take place.  It is not possible to forecast when a specific driveway or street crossing may occur, so we appreciate your patience during this process and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

55^th Avenue to 57^th Drive:

Ø  Tentatively scheduled to begin August 11^th through approximately August 18^th, between 55^th Avenue and 57^th Drive, the contractor will remove asphalt, apply a first layer of asphalt, and a top layer of rubberized asphalt to this segment.   

Ø  This portion of the project area provides a very limited work area for the contractor to conduct the work; therefore, traffic control will require three lanes to be restricted during this process, with only one travel lane available, in one direction only, as the contractor completes this process. 

Ø  While the contractor works on westbound lanes, one lane of eastbound travel will be permitted through the downtown area with westbound travel detoured to Glenn Drive.  While the contractor works on eastbound lanes, one lane of westbound travel will be permitted through the downtown area with eastbound travel detoured to Lamar Drive.  Message boards will be in place during this work to notify travelers of detours.

57^th Drive to 59^th Avenue:

Ø  Work to remove asphalt and apply asphalt and rubberized overlay from 57^th Drive to 59^th Avenue is scheduled to take place during a weekend closure of this segment.  As this final work is scheduled for the overlay project, more information will be provided.

When the mill and overlay process, and temporary striping is complete from 51^st to 59^th avenues, the contractor will then raise the utilities to make them flush with the new roadway.  Approximately 1-2 months after completion, crews will apply permanent striping to the roadway.

We appreciate your patience during this work. 
 For project comments/questions, contact our project hotline at 1-877-203-0042

Glendale Police Arrest Burglary Suspects 
 
   
              Kris Diets                          Elizabeth Brown

GLENDALE, Ariz. –Glendale Police Department Foothills Division Property Crime Team recently arrested suspects involved in committing a rash of residential burglaries. Through dedication and aggressive police work detectives were able to recover over 50 high end bicycles, each ranging from 4 to 6 thousand dollars in value. 

During the interview process it was determined that the main suspect, Kris Diets, committing at least 40 residential burglaries. Mr. Diets was assisted in his crime spree by his live-in girlfriend Elizabeth Brown who is also in custody. Currently, recovered property is being filtered through and returned back to victims. 

For information on how to avoid being a victim of a crime, please contact our community action team at http://www.glendaleaz.com/police/education.cfm.
Photos of the suspects are attached.

3 arrested after Glendale AZ residential burglary
 School lockdowns  and neighborhoods put on alert!  

Officer Costa and partner  escort one suspect, Steven Thomas, who was later booked,
 around the car to go downtown. - Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet 12/16/2009

(GDP) GLENDALE, AZ – A search for three burglary suspects threw Ironwood High School and Marshall Ranch Elementary into lockdown early Wednesday. Events ended successfully with three arrests. 

Karen Gerardo, PIO for the Glendale Police Department (watch the movie here) said the suspects broke into a home in the area of 59th Ave and Sweetwater around 10:15 a.m. 

The homeowner was reportedly not home at the time of the burglary, but the three suspects fled on foot when an handy neighbor called 911.

Gerardo said two of the suspects were taken into custody ( They are in the car there is a rear view of) and police set up a perimeter to search for the third suspect Below in red shirt), who they later found and arrested. 


Gerardo said No injuries were reported.

More news and names when it is released.

 They were all charged with second degree burglary -  13-1507.A  

Glendale Police officer searching for suspects
Cell phone photo by Lucas Feringa - Glendale AZ

Streets were blocked off during the manhunt though this Glendale Neighborhood.
Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

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Two suspects are in this car that is moving them away from the scene
Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Glendale Firefighters Kickoff New
 Program: Living Healthier Safer Lives

By Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

A new preventive health program from the Glendale Fire Department entitled “Living Healthier Safer Lives” kicked off Thursday, August 19 at the Glencroft Retirement Community in Glendale Arizona.

Glendale Firefighters performed free blood pressure and glucose checks on Glencroft residents, hoping to recognize any key risk factors, before there is an emergency. Glendale Firefighters encouraged all those who participated in today's event to do their diligence in monitoring their health throughout the year.

Glendale Firefighters will host at least 6 events like this a year at a variety of locations in Glendale. The new program will not only target seniors in seniors in seniors living facilities, but will focus on facilities with children as well. Main topics included in the new Living Healthier Safer Lives program, revolve around health and exercise.

"When 911 is called, the emergency has already happened. Our goal is to prevent emergencies from happening in the first place. We can do that by encouraging folks to live healthier safer lives," said Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick.

Glendale Firefighter Daniel Valenzuela reviews information with  Glencroft resident Lois Ford at the check in desk at the Glendale Fire Department Living Healthier Safer Lives program held at the Glencroft Retirement Community In Glendale Arizona. Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Glendale Firefighter Brent Gowns checks Steve Kulp's blood pressure. Steve Kulp is an employee at Glencroft Retirement Community. Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Harold Kemp gets his blood pressure checked by Glendale Firefighter/Paramedic Amber Jones during the kickoff for Glendale Firefighter's new program, Live Healthier Safer Lives. Held at the Glencroft Retirement Community. Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Phyllis Anthony is getting her blood pressure checked by Glendale Firefighter Brent Gowns at the Glendale Fire Department Living Healthier Safer Lives program held at the Glencroft Retirement Community In Glendale Arizona. Photo by Bette Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Glendale Police Department Receives Grant

From the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

 

　

GLENDALE, Ariz. – In March 2010, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) awarded the Glendale Police Department with a $40,000.00 grant for DUI enforcement. Year round, officers from the Glendale Police Department partner up with GOHS and other local agencies to put on DUI task forces.

A DUI is recognized as a violent crime. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) more than 11, 000 people lost their lives in accidents in 2008 involving a drunk driver. This grant supplements proactive DUI enforcement such as multi-agency task forces allowing our department to provide more coverage of officers for a bigger impact on DUI violators; reducing the threat on our roadways.

The penalties for driving impaired are serious and include mandatory jail time, thousands of dollars in fees and court fines, driver license suspension and vehicle impoundment, but nothing is as serious as the loss of life. Have a designated driver or take a taxi and stay safe.

ARREST IN GLENDALE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE  June 14, 2010

GLENDALE, Ariz. – On Wednesday June 9, 2010 Glendale Police Officers discovered the body of 40 yr old Karl McIntosh in the trunk of his newly purchased Mitsubishi Sedan, which was parked in front of a vacant home in the 8900 block of West Ocotillo Rd.

Homicide Investigators working the case developed leads over the next two days, and late Friday evening, with the assistance of the Fugitive Apprehension Squad, Investigators were able to detain 33 yr old Locy Mendoza-Smith , a long time friend of McIntosh, who resides near the area of I-10 and Avondale Blvd. Homicide Investigators served a search warrant on his residence and located what they believe to be the murder scene.

Early Saturday morning, June 12th, Locy Mendoza-Smith was booked for the murder of Karl McIntosh. At this time Investigators from the Glendale Police Department are not searching for any further suspects.

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE 

GLENDALE, Ariz. – On Wednesday June 9, 2010 at about 1130am Glendale Police Officers responded to the call of a suspicious vehicle parked in front of an unoccupied home in the 8900 block of Ocotillo Rd, which was reported to have been parked there for multiple days. When Officers located the Red 2003 Mitsubishi sedan, they found it in a condition which resulted in their need to check the trunk. Inside the trunk they found a deceased adult male.

Homicide Investigators worked throughout the night, and have positively identified the decedent. Detectives involved are working to notify all immediate family members, some of which reside out of state. As soon as investigators complete these required notifications there will be an updated news release which will include the victim’s identity. An autopsy revealed that the victim died as a result of gunshot wounds. No suspects have been identified at this time.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Glendale Police Department at 623 930-3000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377)

City of Glendale Police Officer Nowatzki Injured 

(Glendale AZ) On Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at approximately 10:18 am, Officer Nowatzki attempted to make contact with the driver at 67/Grand (NW bound) after observing her speeding near 56th avenue and Lamar.  He approached her vehicle and while making contact she drove off with his arms in the driver’s side window.  (Investigation is ongoing but it appears she rolled up the window on him)  He was dragged approximately 500 feet before he was able to extricate himself.  She continued NW bound on Grand and was stopped and taken into custody by other officers at approximately 91 avenue and Cactus.  She admitted to using drugs before getting into the vehicle.  She is being charged with Aggravated assault and felony flight.  DUI charges are pending blood toxicology results

Officer Nowatzki did receive some significant injuries but thankfully will recover and be back to duty.

Amanda Geampa, 24 year old Glendale resident. 
 She admitted to officers that she used drugs before driving.

ARMED BANK ROBBER SOUGHT BY

GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT

  

　

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Detectives from the Glendale Police Department are seeking information on a male suspect who has committed two armed robberies in Glendale.

On Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 1:14 p.m., the suspect entered the Wells Fargo Bank located at 7510 W Bell Rd, approached a teller and lifted his shirt, displaying a handgun in his waistband. He then handed her a note advising he was robbing the bank and demanding cash. The suspect was given a known amount of cash, after which he fled the bank on foot.

A second incident occurred on 03/12/09 at 1:17 pm. where the same male suspect entered the Arizona Federal Credit Union located at 5505 W Bell Rd. He approached the teller and handed her a note which demanded money. The suspect then verbally threatened to kill the teller if she pushed the “panic button”. He was given a known amount of money and he left the bank on foot. He may have used an older model (1960’s) gray primer Chevrolet pickup truck to leave the area.

The man is described as an Hispanic male, 25 to 45 years of age, between 5’3” and 5’6” in height, with an average build, a dark complexion and black hair to the shoulder, which could be a wig.

Photos are attached. Anyone with information about these cases is asked to call the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377).

Bait Car Nabs Car Thief

GLENDALE, Ariz. – A Glendale man was arrested Sunday May 30th, 2010 when he stole one of the Glendale Police Department’s bait cars.  Bait cars are equipped with audio and video equipment to document the actions of the car thieves.  After driving the car a short distance, the man was taken into custody by uniformed patrol officers.

On May 27th, 2010, detectives from the Glendale PD Auto Theft Unit deployed one of their bait cars near 79th Avenue and Bell Road.  At about 6:00 p.m. the man, later identified as 36 year old Alfonso Hollamby took the vehicle.  Hollamby got behind the wheel and drove off.  Police officers had just located the vehicle when Hollamby turned into a private parking lot in the 7500 Block of W. Paradise lane and parked the car.  He was taken into custody without incident.

            A photo of Alfonso Hollamby is attached.  Video surveillance is available upon request.

For tips on how to keep your car safe, check out: http://www.glendaleaz.com/police/education.cfm#Tips.

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Glendale Police Department Retirements and Promotions

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – The City of Glendale Police Department would like to announce the retirement of two of our members.  Lieutenant Kathy Copeland retired Wednesday, May 26, 2010 after 21 years of service.  Lieutenant Copeland last served as supervisor over the Professional Standards Unit.   Sergeant Dave Donald retired Thursday, May 27, 2010 after 30 years of service.  Dave Donald last served as the Sergeant over the bomb squad, known as EOD or Explosive Ordinance Devices. We want to wish them both a long and happy retirement and thank them for their dedication.

We are proud to announce the promotion of Sergeant Nick Susuras to Lieutenant.  Sergeant Susuras currently supervises the audits and inspections unit.  In addition, Officer Ernie Ochoa, who is currently a K9 handler, and Detective Mark Lankford, from our violent crimes unit, will be promoted to the position of Sergeant. Additionally, three Civilian Supervisors will be recognized for Promotions which have occurred due to resignations and retirements over the past several months. Jessica Kunz and Linda Ramos have been promoted to Police Communications Supervisors and Jim Peer is now the Property Room Supervisor.  We wish to congratulate them on their success and thank them for their dedication.

The promotions will take place at the Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.

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* UPDATE * Glendale Police Department to Enforce 
Seatbelt and Child Restraints Use

On Wednesday May 26th, 2010 the West Valley GOHS Click It or Ticket Task Force conducted a day long saturation of W. Olive Avenue through the following agencies jurisdictions: Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, El Mirage, Surprise, and MCSO.        

The results of this effort are as follows:

   Seatbelt Violations (ARS 28-909)               148

   Child Seat (ARS 28-907)                                 6

   Hazardous (moving viol.)                             158

   Non-Hazardous                                             131

   Suspended Driver’s License                           14

Misdemeanor Arrests                                        4

The GOHS Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign will continue through June 6th, 2010.

Glendale Police Department to Enforce Seatbelt and Child Restraints Use

Grants provided through the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

                  GLENDALE, Ariz. – Officers from the Glendale Police Department are making a special commitment to help save lives on Arizona roadways by stepping-up enforcement and reminding all drivers and passengers to Click it or Ticket.  The enforcement efforts are part of a nationwide campaign to increase awareness regarding the use of child safety seats and the wearing of seat belts.

This enforcement will take place starting Wednesday, May 26th through Sunday, June 6th and is designed to increase seat belt use and decrease fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes.  During the campaign, Glendale Police Departments will partner with Phoenix, Peoria, El Mirage, Youngtown and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in each city to provide more enforcement effort.

The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has awarded the City of Glendale $12,000 for the “Click It or Ticket Memorial Day Campaign”.  The goal is to sustain and increase the seat belt usage rates in Maricopa County.  

The task force will begin on Wednesday, May 26th   at 7 a.m., with heavy enforcement along Dunlap/Olive Avenue as it connects through the West Valley.

Seat belts do save lives, unless you want to risk a ticket, or worse-your life, please buckle up and drive safely.

Glendale Police Department Seeking Enrollment
 for the Upcoming Citizen Academy in August

The Glendale Police Department’s “Police Citizen Academy” a free program designed for citizens of Glendale and members of the business community to take an inside look at their Police Department and law enforcement operations. The purpose of the academy is to give participants a “hands on” insight to all phases of police operations and help them understand how and why the Glendale Police Department operates.

• Glendale Police Department Seeking Enrollment for the Upcoming Citizen Academy in August
  The Glendale Police Department is accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen Police Academy that starts on August 4, 2010.

Course curriculum includes:

• An overview of the Police Department and the administration
• Uniformed patrol and the impact of the job on officers
• Crime scene investigation
• D.U.I. recognition
• Tactical operations
• Use of canines
• Police driving techniques
• Firearms training
• DARE and G.R.E.A.T. (School based programs)
• Police communications
• Community oriented policing and Community Action Teams
• Volunteer Opportunities

Program requirements:

• Be able to attend an 11 week program including a Monday evening and two Saturday classes.
• For an application or further information, please contact Marie Shepherd at (623) 772-7118 or by email at mshepherd@glendaleaz.com.

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SHE’S A HERO Story -  Bette Sharpe          Photos - Ed Sharpe

Tracey, Amber, Captain Scott Kohoutek and Tracey's brother  Firefighter Dan Wolters

Amber Christiansen is a hero according to Glendale Fire Department Captain Scott Kohoutek and his crew.  Amber and her mom Tracey were walking to visit a friend at a nearby Circle K, when Tracey, a Glendale Firefighter’s sister collapsed just out of the blue.  (During a cardiac arrest the victim looses consciousness.).  At first, Amber thought her mom had fallen.  Amber turned her mom over and tried to get her attention and when Tracey did not respond, Amber then she knew something was wrong and called 9-1-1. 

The 9-1-1 dispatcher reassured Amber and provided step-by-step instructions for continuous-chest-compassion CCC or hands- only CPR.  Help arrived when Glendale Fire Department responded to the call in about two minutes and took over the compressions for Amber.  

Amber is a sixteen and a junior in high school.  Her mother and her grandmother are also very proud of Amber.  Without Amber’s quick thinking to call 911 and the courage to start the continuous-chest-compressions, Tracey Walters would not be here to enjoy have lunch with the Glendale Firefighters today.  This story has a happy ending.

Hands-only CPR is for adults only.  *Note: For cases of near drowning, drug overdose or unresponsiveness of young children (age 8 or under), follow conventional CPR (2 mouth-to-mouth ventilations followed by 30 chest compressions). However, even in those cases, Compression-Only CPR is better than doing nothing. To learn conventional CPR, a formal training class

is recommended.

Before Tracey’s collapse, Amber did not have any instruction in CRP, but after this experience she feels like she would be able to help with hands-only CPR if there is ever a next time.  Amber is thinking about becoming a nurse and maybe when she turns 18, participating in the Glendale Fire Department’s Cadet program.

Be ready because on one knows when someone they love may need CPR.  Be a lifesaver and learn what to do.

After the  press event Glendale Firefighters Scott Kohoutek, Vanessa Bailey, Joe Wilson, and Mike Young prepared lunch for Tracey and her daughter.

More information can be found at the Arizona Department of Health Services Save Hearts in Arizona & Education (S.H.A.R.E.) web page http://handsonlycpr.org/.  For a schedule of free hands-only classes and locations, and telephone numbers follow this link http://azshare.gov/.

Captain Scott Kohoutek Tracey share a hug      Tracey, Amber, Captain Scott Kohoutek and Tracey's brother Dan Wolters

Tracey demonstrates her new found CCC skills to her teacher Firefighter Daniel  Valenzuela

 What are the odds of 2 Pizza delivery trucks colliding?

2 pizza trucks collide... near 59 and Peoria both drivers ok... One from Submarinos and the other from Hungry Howie's....

People kid me about the news stories I cover always end up with free food and this was no exception... I have to say the crust on Hungry Howie's Pizza is indeed flavorful!

The driver's son kindly... offered up the pizzas that could not be delivered to bystanders and we sampled several types.

More details  later

Dear Glendale Business Owners and Community Leaders,

The Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) is partnering with Fleming’s Steakhouse in Peoria to hold  our 2nd Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction event on Saturday, June 12.   We cordially invite you to support this fund raising event.

The attached flyer provides the details on the event. This should be a great event with a selection of fine wines to taste, an assortment of Fleming’s appetizers (guaranteed to please), and a Silent Auction.  We already have some great items for the Silent Auction (e.g.  two Southwest Airline tickets, autographed memorabilia items from the Suns and Diamondbacks, wine tasting for 16 at Wine Styles, bottles of wine, gift cards) and are working on many more items.  The Silent Auction should provide an opportunity for some great bargains and value.  Plus most importantly, you will be making a tax-deductible donation to benefit the mission of the Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG).

The cost to attend the Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Event is a donation of $30 per person.  Since the Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni of Glendale (CPAAG) is an I.R. S 501c3 organization, your donation  may be tax deductible.  Tickets for the wine tasting event may be purchased in advance on our web site,  info@cpaag.org .  You may also purchase tickets  by contacting the CPAAG at 623-670-5710 or by sending an email to tickets@cpaag.org .

If you are interested in donating an item for the Silent Auction (may be tax deductible), please contact the CPAAG at 623-670-5710 or send an email to info@cpaag.org .  

If you would prefer to simply make a cash donation to support the mission of the CPAAG , you can do that on the Donations page of our web site.

Thanks for your continued interest and support of the CPAAG.  

Jerry Berntsen

Board of Directors, CPAAG  info@cpaag.org

Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Coordinator

About the CPAAG: Incorporated in 2007, the mission of the CPAAG is to work in partnership with the City of Glendale Police Department and the residents of our community to help provide a safe and secure environment where the quality of life is enhanced through the delivery of police services.

City of Glendale Police Officer Nowatzki Injured 

(Glendale AZ) On Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at approximately 10:18 am, Officer Nowatzki attempted to make contact with the driver at 67/Grand (NW bound) after observing her speeding near 56th avenue and Lamar.  He approached her vehicle and while making contact she drove off with his arms in the driver’s side window.  (Investigation is ongoing but it appears she rolled up the window on him)  He was dragged approximately 500 feet before he was able to extricate himself.  She continued NW bound on Grand and was stopped and taken into custody by other officers at approximately 91 avenue and Cactus.  She admitted to using drugs before getting into the vehicle.  She is being charged with Aggravated assault and felony flight.  DUI charges are pending blood toxicology results

Officer Nowatzki did receive some significant injuries but thankfully will recover and be back to duty.

Amanda Geampa, 24 year old Glendale resident. 
 She admitted to officers that she used drugs before driving.

Lives of Many Saved by Car Seats and Seat Belts

59th Ave and Cholla  - Glendale Arizona

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SEAT BELTS AND CAR SEATS SAVE LIVES!

Hear about it  from West Deputy Chief Pompa - Glendale Fire Department

A few Facts -  
But for details listen to West Deputy Chief Pompa's video here on Glendale Daily Planet!

A three-vehicle collision in Glendale,  shortly before 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of 
59th Avenue and Cholla sent six people to the hospital Saturday afternoon.

The cause of a 3-vehicle accident is under investigation by  Glendale police.

A father, a baby, and two children believed to be about 6 and 12-years-old were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, however, all are expected to survive, according to the fire department

Alcohol is not believed to be a contributing factor in this accident according to firefighters.

Glendale Firefighters, Glendale Chapter Local 493 'Be the Match’ Bone Marrow Donor Event and Free Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse Station 151 - January 16th, 6851 N. 52nd Avenue

GLENDALE, AZ. – Glendale Firefighters will opened their home and offered a free pancake breakfast in hopes that folks will open their hearts and become registered with the National Bone Marrow Donor Program.

“Our mission as firefighters is to serve our community and save lives,” said John Holland, Glendale Fire Captain and Chapter VP for Local 493. “When we were presented with an opportunity to help with this important cause, we not only were thankful for the chance to help but we immediately thought of ways to make it as successful as possible. We thought a firehouse pancake breakfast would be enjoyable for those who come out and support the endeavor,” Captain Holland continued.      

Photo: 8351-  At the table (L to R) Glendale Firefighters Matt Miltner, Ashley Vandertoorn, and Dan Shaw take the time to register.

For more than 20 years, the National Marrow Donor Program has been helping patients receive life-saving transplants. Every year, thousands of people of all ages are diagnosed with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases. Many of them will die unless they get a bone marrow or cord blood transplant from a matching donor. Seventy percent of people do not have a donor in their family and depend on the ‘Be the Match’ Registry to find a match to save their life.

  Several Members of the Glendale Fire Department and High School Students volunteered their time toward Glendale Fire’s “Be the Match” Bone Marrow Registry on Saturday, January 16, 2010.

More information on bone marrow registry can be found at www.bethematch.org

GLENDALE FIREFIGHTERS ASSIST AND INSTRUCT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MASS CASUALTY EXERCISE

Glendale Firefighter Brian Millick briefs 
150 high school students prior 
to the mock disaster drill. Photo- GPD

GLENDALE, Ariz. – For the third year in a row, Glendale Firefighters will be on hand to offer assistance and instruction to over 140 Medical Science and Sports Medicine students of Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale as they perform triage, assessment and treatment to mass casualty victims in a MOCK plane crash exercise.

 Over 30 drama students with creative make-up and clothing will act as mass casualty victims. The medical science and sports medicine students will be split into groups and guided by Glendale Firefighters while they perform their newly acquired medical skills. A Native Air Helicopter will be used to simulate air transport of one of the patients.

“Most of the students who take part in this exercise will seek careers in the medical profession and this is a great way to give them practical experience with the help of Glendale Firefighters,” said Science Teacher Sean Romero.

“We commend Mountain Ridge High School for arranging this exercise for these students,” said Glendale Fire Chief Mark Burdick. We are especially pleased with the high school students who took the time and initiative to learn these important life-saving skills,” Chief Burdick added.

“The drama students are equally as impressive as the medic students as each one will play a key role in the exercise.

Center in blue jacket: Daniel Valenzuela, Firefighter/PIO instructing students Photo by Ed Sharpe

Photos by Ed and Bette Sharpe

GLENDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDS COMMUNITY TO BE PREPARED DURING WINTER STORM

GLENDALE, Ariz. – As the Valley continues to prepare for this week’s winter storm, Glendale Firefighters ask folks to take the opportunity to create an emergency preparedness plan as you never know when you may need to rely on it.  It is important to be prepared throughout the entire year for all types of potential emergencies and that includes this week’s winter storm. There are three easy steps to follow to create your emergency preparedness plan; (1) Get a kit, (2) Make a plan, and (3) Be informed. Here are a few examples for each topic;

1.      Get a kit- Your kit should be a sturdy and easy to carry to container.

·         Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days.

·         Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.

·         Flashlights and extra batteries.

·         Battery-powered radio.

·         First aid kit.

·         Prescription and non-prescription medication.

·         Eye glasses.

·         Important phone numbers.

2.      Make a plan

·         Plan places where your family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood.

·         If possible, have an out of town contact. It may be easier to make a long distance call due to local phone lines being overloaded. This will help with communicating between separated family members.

3.      Be informed

·         Learn about disasters or emergencies in your area.

·         Learn CCC (continuous chest compressions) and CPR and first aid.

More safety information can be found on the Glendale Fire Department’s website: www.glendaleaz.com and the Homeland Security’s Ready America website: www.ready.gov

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SCHOOL BURGLARIES

 

GLENDALE, Ariz. – A high school in Glendale was targeted by Jordan Seletstewa, an 18 year old Glendale resident 4 times within the last six months.

Working with the school resource officer and the principal, detectives learned the school had been burglarized four times between August, 2009 and January, 2010 and were able to determine Jordan was involved. He was arrested Monday, January 11, 2010 after being interviewed by Glendale Police Detectives and admitting to the burglaries.

Jordan took electronic equipment from the school, causing hundreds of dollars in damage while committing the crime. He admitted to detectives that much of the equipment taken was still in his home. Approximately $6000.00 dollars worth of equipment was recovered for the school. Jordan was charged with theft, criminal damage of a school and burglary.

Glendale PD FLASH!

Updated information regarding early morning homicide

Anyone with information regarding this incident or the location of James Keefer

         GLENDALE, Ariz. – On December 21, 2009 at approximately 5:45 a.m., Glendale police received a call of shots fired in the area of 7300 W. Donald Avenue.  An adult female victim was found with a gunshot wound, she was transported to the hospital where she later died as a result of her injury.  The victim was identified as Cynthia Ann Langrall a 57 year old Glendale resident.  Langrall was out for her daily exercise and interacted with an unknown person or persons when she suffered a gunshot wound.

On 12/30/2009, The Glendale Police Department identified Greg Hawkins as a person of interest in the investigation. Mr. Hawkins was located at a family residence in Northern California, contacted by local Law Enforcement, barricaded himself in the residence, and after lengthy negotiations Mr. Hawkins took his own life. The 2005 White Chrysler Sebring AZ License plate 1MSGT2U was located at the California residence. Mr. James Keefer is still missing.

Fire Rips into Apartment Before Thanksgiving - Glendale AZ

Fire department officials are  investigating what caused a fire to engulf the porch and front portion  of a Glendale apartment.

Firefighters responded to a call about a fire at an apartment complex near 52nd and Peoria avenues approximately at 1 p.m. Wednesday.  

Note mask and oxygen tanks on many of there firefighters that are in the dense smoke filled areas.. Without this breathing apparatus these firefighters would not be able  to function in the smoke filled atmosphere. In addition to  wood smoke,  burning plastics emit highly toxic fumes.  Located  in this article you can see a piece of PVC plastic furniture.... PVC is nasty when burning!  - Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

 - Photo by Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet

Valenzuela stated that owners and other residents living nearby were safely evacuated before firefighters arrived. The caused extensive damage to the apartment, but thanks to the quick response and actions of the Glendale fire depart, assisted by the Peoria fire department,  it did not spread to any other units.

 Rob Hawkins with Glendale Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 12, once again sponsors  ' Shop with a Glendale Cop'  Wednesday evening. Officers of the Glendale Police Department took  approximately 50 local children out for dinner and shopping.

Children, parents and police officers  all met up at  Submarino’s Restaurant-5124 W Northern,  on the NW Corner for a great fun filled  pizza dinner.

After dinner, with lights on the police cars flashing,  everyone formed a caravan up to  the Target Store at 43rd Avenue and Peoria,  on the SW Corner.

This year, due to the increased popularity of the program,  things were done in two shifts.

5:30 pm for dinner at Submarino’s and 6:30 pm to shop at Target for first group, 6:30 pm for dinner at Submarino’s for second group to follow with shopping at Target at 7:30 pm. This also helped spread things out during dining and  store checkout after the shopping expedition.

These children were selected by their schools and Glendale police community action teams as being children of families in need of financial support. Each child is encouraged to buy for themselves and their family members. The funds for this effort were donated by Target, The Anthony Holly Foundation, The Arizona College of Allied Health, Glendale PD and private donors. We are extremely grateful for their support.

Next year if you would like to contribute towards this  fine program please contact Detective Rob Hawkins: 623-930-3317

Officer Buddy Loomis and Azariah are off on a shopping spree!

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GLENDALE FIREFIGHTERS WARN OF DANGERS OF INCORRECTLY HEATING HOME

GLENDALE, Ariz. – As nightly temperatures continue to drop, the Glendale Fire Department warns of the dangers of incorrectly heating the home. Each year firefighters respond to medical emergencies involving carbon monoxide poisoning due to some families getting creative in an effort to stay warm during the winter months.

Carbon monoxide is produced when fuels go unburned. Many people try to stay warm by using unapproved devices and inadvertently fall victim to what firefighters call, “the silent killer”, carbon monoxide poisoning. It is called the silent killer because carbon monoxide cannot be seen and can’t be detected by smell or taste. Often times you may not know when it’s around until it is too late. 

A common mistake that firefighters are still finding is the use of camping type stoves, ovens and even propane bar-b-q grills in the home as a source of heat. Only electric heaters that are approved are recommended to heat your home.

Another mistake occurs when people start their cars to warm them up while they remain parked in the garage while keeping the garage door closed. This can also be deadly. It doesn’t take long for the garage and home to be filled with the deadly gas. It is important to open the garage door before starting the engine, pull the car out of the garage to be warmed while it is parked outside of the garage.

The Glendale Fire Department is asking everyone to install carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Carbon monoxide detectors work like smoke alarms do. They will sound when the odorless gas is detected to let everyone know it is time to get out and call 9-11. Carbon monoxide detectors can be picked up at most places smoke alarms can be found.

More safety information can be found on these websites: www.glendaleaz.com/fire  and www.nfpa.org

The Glendale Fire Department is wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!  

Glendale Police Explorer Post 2469 
 A Great Opportunity to Learn and be Involved

If you’re interested in a career in law enforcement and are between the ages of 14 (and graduated from the 8th grade) to 20, then Explorer Post #2469 is for you. The post would like anyone who is interested to attend our next meeting.

The Explorer Post specializes in all aspects of law enforcement including but not limited to: records, communications, crime scene management, accident investigation, and patrol procedures. The post also assists the police department during the city’s major events. They participate in community service projects and work with the alcohol and tobacco enforcement programs.

The Glendale Police Explorer Post #2469 provides a valuable learning experience. Our purpose is to introduce post members to current law enforcement concepts, ideas, and techniques. This is accomplished under the direction of Glendale Police Officers and Post Advisors.

• Meetings:  The post meets every other Thursday night from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.  Meetings are held at 6255 W. Union Hills Dr at the Foothills Glendale Police Station. Class topics include: criminal law, accident investigation, physical training, self defense, patrol procedures, officer safety tactics, etc.
  
  
• Patrol ride-along:  Explorers ride with police officers during their normal shifts. This gives the Explorer an opportunity to view the duties of a patrol officer.
  
  
• Communications:  Explorers work in the Communications Division where they assist dispatchers with emergency and non-emergency calls and dispatching.  Explorers are trained in radio procedures.
  
  
• Identification:  Explorers are trained by personnel from the Identification Division. They learn how to collect fingerprints, take photographs, and assist at major crime scenes to preserve evidence.
  
  
• Special Events:  Explorers assist with traffic control and crowd control at various city events such as parades, festivals, Fourth of July activities, and Fiesta Bowl activities.
  
  
• Law Enforcement Explorer Academies:  Every summer we offer opportunities for members to attend the Junior Law Enforcement Explorer Academy (JLEA) and the Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). The explorers receive some of the same training that police officers receive at the Police Academy.
  
  
• Law Enforcement Explorer Conferences and Competitions:  Explorer Post #2469 attends as many Law Enforcement Explorer conferences as possible. They also attend various competitions with other law enforcement posts.

The purpose of the post is to explore and prepare for a career in law enforcement.  The post also strives to develop leadership, discipline, physical fitness, teamwork and professional skills for all of its members.

Post #2469 is the oldest law enforcement specialty post in Arizona.  Many of our members have gone on to become law enforcement officers, military officers, detention officers and dispatchers.

We encourage you to consider joining Post #2469 today!

For more information on the Glendale Police Explorer Program please attend our next meeting. Please call the Explorer Information Hotline to verify the meeting schedule has not changed.

Explorer Information Hotline: (623) 930-4414

Contact:
Officer Richard Edwards
Phone: 623-930-3226
REdwards@GlendaleAz.com