Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan was the week 13 speaker for the Citizens Police Academy. He talked about the health, both psychological and physiological, of the police officers. “There are psychological issues because of the stuff we see in this job,” Bryan...
Driver fleeing from police dies in crash
Wednesday, Sept. 5, just before 11:00 a.m., Garland Police Department officers attempted to investigate a narcotics complaint at a residence in the 1500 block of Kingsbridge Drive. A subject from inside the location exited the rear of the house and fled in a red...
Casa View Baptist Church collects stuffed animals for GPD
The Garland Police Department has expressed gratitude to Casa View Baptist Church for the donation of 1,025 stuffed animals. Officers will keep the plush toys in their squad cars to bring comfort to children in stressful situations. According to church member...
GPD officers receive MADD awards
Three Garland Police officers were honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 2018 Dallas County “Take the Wheel” Law Enforcement Awards and Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, June 19, at the La Cima Club in Irving. Chief Mitch Bates, Officer Jerry...
Police department investigates shooting of four individuals
On Dec. 12, shortly after 6:30 p.m., the Garland Police Department responded to the report of multiple gunshots in the area of Hall Park located in the 1300 block of Rivercrest Lane. Callers advised there were numerous people running and one person had possibly been...
Vehicle chase ends in crash
Update: The driver of the vehicle was identified as 22-year-old Kendall Deontay Shannon of Arlington. He showed to have an active outstanding warrant for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon out of Dallas County. On Nov. 28 just after 3 a.m. Garland Police Department...
Police officers recognized at MADD Law Enforcement Awards
Three Garland police officers were honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 2017 Dallas County “Take the Wheel” Law Enforcement Awards and Appreciation Luncheon Tuesday, July 18, at the La Cima Club in Irving. Assistant Chief Jeff Bryan, Officer Mike...
DWI patrols increased for July 4 holiday
The Garland Police Department will step up DWI patrols beginning Saturday, June 24, and run them through Wednesday, July 5. The increased Driving While Intoxicated patrols are for an Impaired Driver Mobilization project which is funded through a TXDOT grant...
Officers use equipment, training to save lives
Garland police officers used life-saving training and equipment to save a life June 4 when they responded to a family disturbance call in the 100 block of South Jupiter Road. The call involved a severely injured male. The subject had received a traumatic injury to his...