Glendale Police Foundation
The Glendale Police Foundation (GPF) is a non-profit organization with the mission of assisting the Glendale Police Department by providing essential resources and support necessary to foster community-police partnership and superior public safety.
GPF accomplishes this mission by strengthening community relationships with the Police Department, providing funding for youth and community outreach programs, raising funds for critical training and specialized equipment for officers, as well as providing nearly all funding for the K9 Unit.
The Glendale Police Foundation (GPF) is a non-profit organization (501c3) and is endorsed by the Glendale Police Department.
GPF supports to improve police/community relations and awards grants to law enforcement for specialized equipment, training, and collaborative community programs.
We are comprised of local Glendale community members. Ranging from business owners, doctors, attorneys, CEOs, community activists, and other residents just like you. Our meetings are open to the public and we welcome your attendance.
We meet the fourth Wednesday of each month, except for August, at the Glendale Police Department.
GPF funds numerous youth and community outreach programs. Youth programs include Students Training as Role Models (STAR) designed for at risk youth between the ages of 9 and 14, and the Teen and Police Partnership (TAPP) a collaboration between the Glendale Police Department (GPD) and the Glendale Unified School District.
GPF also funds the Explorer program for young people between the ages of 14 and 21 interested in a career in public safety.
We also offer outreach for at-risk members in the community suffering from cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Autism, and Down Syndrome, via the Project Lifesaver Program.
GPF fosters the community-police partnership through our annual 10-week adult Community Academy where members of the community learn about all facets of GPD, community policing, and graduate as well-informed ambassadors for the Department.
GPF also provides support and nearly all funding for K9 Unit.
Glendale Police Chief Robert William (Interim)
In December of 2025, Robert William was appointed as the Interim Chief of Police. Prior to his appointment, Chief William served as the Deputy Chief of Police.
Chief William has dedicated over two decades of service to the Glendale Police Department, beginning as a student volunteer and Police Cadet. He was sworn in as a Police Officer in 2003 and rose through the ranks, serving in a wide range of operational and administrative assignments.
Chief William’s executive leadership experience began when he promoted to the rank of Police Captain in March of 2020. As a member of the command staff, has managed all the department’s sworn divisions and led key initiatives to expand and strengthen the department’s public safety capabilities. His background includes extensive experience in organizational strategy, labor relations, interagency coordination, and community engagement.
A graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, Chief William also completed the Senior Management Institute for Police through the Police Executive Research Forum. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
Chief William grew up in Glendale and continues to proudly call the city home. He remains actively involved in the community through youth programs, schools and civic organizations. Above all, he values his role as a husband and father to two sons, who inspire him daily to lead with compassion, fairness, and a clear vision for the future.