The Garland Police Department made 12 Driving While Intoxicated arrests during the 12 days of increased enforcement surrounding the Independence Day holiday. Patrols were increased from June 24 through July 5 to keep Garland citizens and visitors safe during the...
The Garland Police Department is accepting online applications for police officer recruits through 5 p.m. Friday, June 10. The next entrance exam will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 25. To view a job description, see a complete list of qualifications or to submit an...
Garland police have arrested Cellus Owens and Duante Gowans for Aggravated Robbery. Both men are currently in the Dallas County jail with bonds set at $25,000 each. The investigation is ongoing and detectives are attempting to locate a third person who may have been...
The Garland Police Department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are grateful to their mutual aid partners for their support during last May’s terrorist event in Garland. Garland representatives presented their partners the...
Two local civic organizations recently honored Garland Police Chief Mitch Bates for his positive influences in Garland’s diverse community. In October, the Garland Association for Hispanic Affairs honored Bates with its annual Community Service Award. GAFHA officials...
With the nationwide police excess force epidemic, it is reassuring to learn that you have a local officer who does it right. Much of excessive force is due to poor training and poor attitudes. The officer of 38 years’ service reflects the old time "serve and protect"...