Glendale Budget Cuts Services as Police Staffing Expands
Glendale’s 2026-27 budget began July 1 with service reductions, eight new downtown police officers and continued crime-lab development.
Glendale’s 2026-27 budget began July 1 with service reductions, eight new downtown police officers and continued crime-lab development.
Rep. Laura Friedman announced $1.031 million in federal funding for Glendale police and fire preparations ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
A federal award announced July 27 will help Glendale expand and modernize its Real Time Information Center ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
Glendale appointed Robert William as permanent police chief after his interim service began in December 2025, giving the department permanent leadership.
A July 27 announcement says Glendale will expand its public-space camera network from 44 cameras to roughly 90-100 and upgrade its Real Time Intelligence Center ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.