June Newsletter - The Glendale Police Foundation

Glendale Police Foundation
June, 2016
Glendale,
California
Officers:
Officers:
Bruce Hinckley
Bruce
Hinckley
President
President
Robert
Parseghian
Todd
Hunt
Vice
President
Vice President
Nassif
Shammaa
Treasurer
Nassif
Shamaa
T.C. Kim
Treasurer
Secretary
Robert
Parseghian
PatrickSecretary
J. Wade, MD
Immediate
PastMD
Patrick
J. Wade,
President
Immediate Past
President
Board
Members:
President’s Message . . . Bruce Hinckley
Wow! What a view I had at the Annual Police Recognition Luncheon on May 12 th. To
stand at the podium and to look out over the 500 plus Police Officers, awardees,
politicians, Glendale College Trustees and Glendale citizens was truly an honor! The
Glendale Civic Auditorium never looked better decked out in white, blue and silver!
Our Annual Awards Luncheon honored our outstanding Police Officers and Police
Department Volunteers as well as the Glendale Community College Police
Department. None of this would have been possible without the generous support of
our Sponsors. To our Sponsors and to those of you who attended, thank you. For those of you that missed it,
please make sure to join us next year in May during National Police Appreciation Week. It is always a
special day to thank our Police Officers who serve us 24/7.
The Police Department’s Annual Open House on June 4th was a huge success. We had a record turnout from
the community! Over 1200 hot dogs were served by our Police Officers and they did it with a smile on their
faces. The community members also enjoyed tours of the police department and were able to visit many
displays of police equipment, including the police helicopter, police motorcycles, SWAT team gear and of
course the K9s.
This summer, be on the lookout for a big announcement: the launch of the Glendale Police Museum in the
lobby of the Police Station. Here you will see lots of pictures, samples of badges, uniforms, trivia and so
much more. Also, please save the date for the annual Glendale K9s in the Park on Saturday, October 22
from 10 am to 3 pm. Until next time, stay cool and have a fun, safe summer.
Glendale Police Award Honorees
May 12, 2016
Board
Members:
Vrej Agajanian
Rick Barnes
Vrej
Agajanian
Arthur
Devine
Paula
Devine
Rick Barnes
Vartan
ArthurGharpetian
Devine
Ilin
Magran,
PhD
Paula
Devine
Elizabeth
Manasserian
Vartan Gharpetian
Denise
Miller
T.C. Kim
Larry Miller
Helen McDonagh
Gary Nelson, Esq.
Nancy
Michael
Skip Neville
Denise
Miller
Araz Parseghian
Larry
Miller
Mary Ann Plumley
SkipRamsay
NevilleWood
Paulette
ArazJohn
Parseghian
Sadd
VrejAnn
Sarkissian
Mary
Plumley
Sosa Wood
PauletteLuis
Ramsay
Marko
Swan
John Sadd
Page
Luis Whyte
Sosa
Ron Youra
Marko
Swan
Page Whyte
Police Liaison
Youra
Sgt. Ron
Robert
William
Officer of the Year
Jim Trudeau
Distinguished
Service Awards
CSO Armen Garabedian
Pacific Southwest Regional
Fugitive Task Force
Sgt. Manny Fernandez GPD
Det. Justin Darby GPD
Det. Eric Meyer GPD
Cpl. Dave Llanes PPD
Det. Mark Adesina PPD
Insp. Tony Green USM
Dep. Kevin Clarke USM
Dep. Lorena McCaigue USM
Dep. Rick Shaw USM
Reserve Officer
of the Year
Emin Gharibian
Staff Employeee
of the Year
Bill Shaughnessy
Volunteer
of the Year
William Peplow
Divisional Awards
Marksmanship Awards
Ofc. Frank Segura
Ofc. Nick Anderson
Ofc. Chris Ayad
Ofc. Dylan Montez
Ofc. Chris Clay
Ofc. Matt Stafford
Det. Pete Robinson
Ofc. Olga Varouzian
Agt. Chris Brewer
Ofc. Alex Lee
Ofc. Daniel Barolet
Top Shooters Award
Sgt. Toby Darby
Det. Brian Young
Agt. Nik Orloff
No Second Chance Award
Sgt. Toby Darby
Community Service Awards
Armen Chakmakian
Andrew Fernandez
Shannon Kraker
Glendale College Police Chief’s Award of Excellence
Ofc. Narbeh Nazari
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Glendale Police Foundation
Our Chief’s Corner . . . Robert M. Castro
We are now well into 2016 and have reached some of our annual events such as the Unity Tour Bicycle Ride, the
Glendale Police Foundation Awards Luncheon and the GPD Open House Expo that was held on June 4th. Time after time, I am reminded at these events how lucky I am to be the Police Chief for one of the greatest police departments in the nation. What makes GPD so great is not just the men and women who work here, but it is the amazing
support from members of our community that really enable us to be who we are. It is really the dedication and
commitment from the GPD team, the Police Foundation members and our community partners who put in tireless
hours and make tremendous sacrifices that make these events such a success. This year, the Awards Luncheon was
completely different from what anyone in Glendale has experienced previously. The amount of work, effort and
energy that was put in by all that were involved truly marked this event as one to remember. I deeply appreciate
the committees that made this event so memorable. Our second annual Open House Expo was a huge success. The day was hot and the visitors
were double the number of last year. The GPOA cooked and served over 1,200 hotdogs! As I met residents throughout the day, all I heard
were words of thanks for the outstanding work done by every member of our police department. Many asked how they could become a part
of our special organization as either volunteers or employees. I am so very proud of the dedication, support and exemplary work that make
the Glendale Police Department an extraordinary organization and the envy of many. Thank you again for all who worked and supported
our event. The community and I greatly appreciate your sacrifices. We are halfway through the year and there are still many challenges that
face law enforcement and specifically the Glendale Police Department. As an organization, we accept challenges as they are inevitable.
However, I am convinced with the dedication of our employees and with the support of our community, we will overcome these obstacles and
continue making Glendale one of the safest cities in the nation.
Message from Chief Robert Castro - Passing of K-9 Branko
Memorial Tribute: http://bit.ly/28SVJKx
We are saddened to announce that Glendale Police K9 “Branko” passed
away on Sunday, June 19, 2016 from a medical condition at the age of seven. Branko has been assigned to handler Alex Rolando since February 2012.
Branko was a seasoned and experienced veteran, assisting the Glendale
Police Department to track down and apprehend some of the worst criminals
to enter our city. Branko was cross-trained in narcotics detection and helped
locate record amounts of narcotics and hundreds of thousands of dollars in
U.S. currency. His tireless efforts helped ensure the safety of not only our
community but our officers as well. We thank him for his dedication to Alex
and his service to our department and our community.
Glendale Police Award Sponsors May 12, 2016
The Atmosphere Restaurant & Lounge
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Los Angeles Cancer Network - John Gota CEO
The Walt Disney Company
Virgil’s Hardware Home Center
Kathleen Maureen O’Dea, Probate4Less
Whyte Holford & Associates - Merrill Lynch
VERTIGO / Kitchen12000
BRONZE SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
Police Chief Robert Castro
ABC7
Art & Paula Divine
Carousel Restaurant
Boardwalk Properties & Investments Downtown Glendale Association
Elizabeth Manasserian
Gary J. Montecuollo, Chief, GCC Police
Terry & Fran Buchanan
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
Cygnet Stamping & Fabricating - Marko Swan
Glendale Infiniti
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital
Glendale Police Officers Association
Glendale Federal Credit Union
Glendale Water and Power
Glendale Galleria & Glendale Office Tower
Massage Envy
Crescenta Valley Tow
Pacific BMW
Professional Development Center SILVER SPONSORS
Glendale Community College
Anoush Catering
Glendale Galleria
Bay Alarm
Academy Mortgage Corporation Cars911
Araz Parseghian
Downtown Glendale Association
Specialized Realty Rotary Club of Glendale (Noonj)
Artak Dovlatyan
Ellis Family Stores: Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Fiat
Noel & Talin Gharibian
Glendale Community College
JM Sierra Company, Inc - Jose Sierra
Glendale Management Association
J’s Maid Service
Manvel M Mazmanyan, M.D.
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
The Americana at Brand
Rossmoyne Real Estate - Mary Ann Plumley
Larry & Maureen Miller
Ilin Magran, PhD.
Deputy Chief Carl Povilaitis
Real Estate One - Rick Barnes
Real Estate One - Luis Sosa
Law Offices of Akop Baltayan
Patrick J. Wade, M.D.
Bob Smith Toyota
Trumark Real Estate - Mark Trueblood
The Stone-Beck Group at Morgan Stanley
Ron & Rosalie Youra
Broadmoor Financial Services - Page Whyte
Sadd Velazquez Higashi Shammaa Nassif Shammaa
Elite Financial Planners Arthur Chalekian
Bruce & Debbie Hinckley
Dr. John & Becci Neville
The Wood Charitable Trust Paul N & Paulette Ramsey Wood
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
T.C. Kim
KCNS Law Group, LLP
Chandler Pratt & Partners
Armet Alarm & Electronics
June, 2016
Community Support in Glendale
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2016 Torch Run For the Tri-Valley Special Olympics
Glendale Police Department personnel participated in the 5.5 mile Law Enforcement Special Olympic Torch Run, joined by Tri-Valley Special Olympics and The
Campbell Center, to raise awareness and funding for the Special Olympics. This
was the final leg before the Annual Summer Games were held June 11th - 12th at
California State University, Long Beach. During the run, officers raise awareness
and funds for the more than 22,323 athletes of Special Olympics Southern California. They also educate the community about the gifts, talents and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities and promote unity & respect for all.
Tip A Cop Fundraiser
For the Tri-Valley Special Olympics
Police Chief Robert Castro, Mayor Paula
Devine, and the Torch Run Participants.
Law Enforcement give a whole new meaning to "protect and serve" at
Tip-A-Cop fundraisers. Officers serve as celebrity waiters at
restaurants & donate all the tips they receive to Special Olympics.
Thank you Town Kitchen & Grill in Montrose for allowing GPD to serve.
Drink. Drive. Go to Jail.
Thanks to the generous donation from Vrej Sarkissian,
CEO, Anoush Banquet Halls & Catering, who lost a loved
one to a drunk driver, the Police Department has a car to
remind drivers of the consequences of drinking & driving.
GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016
There were station tours, BBQ, rock climbing, displays & booths from various businesses & city/police divisions
including: SWAT equipment & vehicles, Crisis Negotiations Team, Detectives, Motors, K9s,
Parks & Recreation, Integrated Waste, Adventist Hospital, YMCA, YWCA and others.
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Get Ready for a Family-Oriented, Dog-Friendly, Fun-filled day!
The 2016 Glendale K9s in the Park Event will be held on
Saturday, October 22, 10AM - 3PM, at Verdugo Park
As usual, there will be K9 demonstrations, pet adoption fair, low cost pet vaccinations / micro
chipping, great raffle prizes and free non-stop activities for the adults and kids of all ages. But
this year, there will be some surprises like new activities, new K9 merchandise and gourmet food
trucks. Look in the mail for the “K9s in the Park 2016” brochure that will explain how to participate as a Vendor or a K9 sponsor for the event. The Glendale Police Department K9 program is
funded through donations made to the Glendale Police Foundation.
For further information contact: [email protected].
THE GLENDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS EXCITED TO INTRODUCE OUR NEWEST K9
We congratulate Officer Matt Wilson & his new K9 partner “Duke” on their successful completion
of a rigorous training course & certification. Duke is a 21-month-old Malherder from Hungry. This
breed is part Belgian Malinois & part German Shepard. Matt and Duke successfully passed the
California P.O.S.T. requirements and are assigned to patrol. In the future, K9 Duke will also be
cross-trained in narcotics detection.
Cruise Night - Saturday, July 16th - 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
This event is free for all ages! Come out & see what one of Southern California’s largest car shows has to offer!
Approximately 400 Pre-1980 cars will be on display and participating in the event. NEW this year is Classic Motorcycles. The Glendale Police Foundation will have a booth displaying the various projects that the Foundation supports
like the Unity Tour, the Annual Police Awards Luncheon, K-9’s in the Park, etc. & provide the opportunity to join the
Foundation or become a sponsor. There will be Fireworks and live music from the Safaris, Surfin’-Beach Boys
Tribute Band and Desperado-The Premier Eagles Tribute Band.