Garden Grove Police Department

06/07/2026

In Memory of Officer Donald F. Reed June 7, 1980.

Officer Reed began his law enforcement career as a police officer in 1977. He quickly earned a reputation as a streetwise cop with an expertise in narcotics.

On June 7, 1980, Officer Reed and three other officers entered the Cripple Creek Bar to serve a felony arrest warrant on a man inside. He talked to the subject and began to es**rt him to the back door to prevent an incident inside the bar. As they exited through the door, the man turned and fired a semi automatic handgun, striking Officer Reed in the chest and fatally wounding him.

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06/07/2026

Over the last two weeks, members of had the honor of running two legs of the . Last week, we started at Lewis St / Chapman Ave and passed the to at Harbor Blvd / Chapman Ave.

On Friday, we received the Torch from at Knott St / Orangewood Ave and passed it to at Knott St / Garden Grove Blvd.
A special shout out to for running the second leg with us.

06/04/2026

Yesterday, the Matt Ward Exploring On Association awarded H. Cruz with the Memorial Scholarship.

The Matt Ward Exploring On Association was started by Ward's mother and step-father in order to continue their son's legacy of helping police explorers in California proceed onto higher education. The scholarship is intended to help students with academic-related expenses.

Please help us congratulate Explorer Cruz on her accomplishments!

05/30/2026

In Memory of Reserve Officer Andy Reese.

May 30, 1970.
Reserve Officer Reese was one of the first reserve officers to work for the City of . He retired from the military, moved to our City and joined .

He was a professional who could do it all. In the early years of the Department, all new officers were required to ride with him, before being sent to an academy.

On May 30, 1970, Reserve Officer Reese was directing traffic at Brookhurst St and Trask Ave for the Strawberry Festival Parade, when an impatient motorist decided to pass the slow moving traffic; striking and fatally wounding him.
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05/29/2026

🚨 Now Accepting Applications: GGPD Citizen Academy – Class of 2026! 🚨

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at the Garden Grove Police Department? Here’s your chance to get an inside look.

Join our 13-week Citizen Academy and learn about the daily operations of the department through hands-on experiences and interactive presentations, including:

🔹 Jail Operations & Tour
🔹 Vehicle Stops & Pursuit Policy
🔹 Forensics Demonstrations
🔹 Shooting Range Experience
🔹 Ride-A-Long Opportunity
🔹 Meet our K-9s & Tour the New Building

📅 Weekly: August 26 – November 18
🕕 Wednesdays | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Open to Garden Grove residents, community members, and business owners

⚠️ Seats are limited! Applications are due June 29. Scan the QR code to apply or contact us for more information.

📞 714-741-5761
📧 [email protected]

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