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glendale police dept
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first marshal
elected in 1910 M.R. Wells was Glendale, Arizona's first Marshal. But because of the towns still small size, Wells actually had merchants and other citizens serve as deputies. -
the watchman
because of the towns still small size, the Glendale police department had to hire watchmen to patrol the streets at night. These watchmen actually had to buy their own flashlights. As the town was unable to provide them -
prohibition
During the turbulent years of prohibition the Glendale City Police department saw an increase in alcohol and bootlegging, as well as illegal immigration. -
the first radio
Three years after world war 2 the Glendale city police department prioritized hiring veterans as well as disabled veterans. It was at this time that the Glendale police department got its first two way radio system -
an increase in police
under police chief Stanley Van De Putte the amount of officers doubled, from 9 active officers to 18. Putte also activated the reserve officers to aid the active police officers -
modernization
under police chief Allen Adams the Glendale police department had its entire system modernized in order to keep up with the growing population. This included a new training regimen as well as moving the police department. -
the first female officer
Hired in 1976 officer Sheryl Roberts was the first female officer to work for the Glendale Police department https://www.glendaleaz.com/live/city_services/public_safety/police_department/about_us/history -
Cops
The Glendale Police department featured on the hit Spike reality TV show Cops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWL9pyE5EqQ