Police

Burbank Police help out some of Burbank's youth with some gift cards supplied by Target as they buy presents for family, friends and themselves

Suspect in early morning fatal crash was allegedly believed to be under the influence of alcohol and was operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license

On November 12th Burbank Police officers responded to the area near Kenneth Road and Delaware Road after being advised a VW Jetta was seen following a UPS delivery truck. Officers stopped the vehicle with two occupants, and during their investigation found several cardboard boxes within the car, with shipping labels

Burbank Police Command Staff and the Burbank Police Officers’ Association presented the Burbank Temporary Aid Center a donation to help local Burbank families during the upcoming holidays

November 15, 2012, marked the ninth anniversary of Officer Matthew Pavelka’s death while responding to Officer Gregory Campbell’s call for backup. The BPOA remembered Pavelka and four other Burbank officers killed in the line of duty.

Magnolia Park Optimist Club honored Burbank Police Department employees for going above and beyond the call of duty. Police officer John Kaefer received Officer of the Year for his outstanding work on the Gang Enforcement Unit.

When a traffic standard takes a hit, it is traffic that takes the brunt of the problem at Victory and Burbank

The California Peace Officers Association has announced that Burbank Police Department has won the 2012 CPOA “Best Specialty Vehicle” award for their vintage 1949 Ford Police Cruiser.

Since the Police Chief is hired by the City Manager, the City Council will first need to hire a new permanent City Manager who can then decide on the process to hire a new Chief. Interim Chief Scott LaChasse remains at the helm

Police catch suspect near other schools, after attempted kidnapping of John Burroughs High School student walking to school.