The Glendale Police Department is full-service law enforcement agency that works to provide safety and security and protect lives and property of residents. It is comprised of more than 10 full-time sworn officers and civilian employees. The department operates a communication center that responds to calls for police, fire, and medical emergency and nonemergency calls. The Glendale Police Department offers alarm registration and vacation watch services. In addition, it provides neighborhood watch, ride along, drug and alcohol awareness, and school and home safety programs. The department undertakes issues related to burglary, murder, domestic violence, sexual offenses, identity theft, forgery and drug abuse. The Glendale Police Department also employs a school crossing guard.