Police

The mission of the Garden Grove Police Department, through a Community Partnership, is to improve the quality of life in the city and provide a sense of safety and security to the community members.

CALEA

Considered one of the highest honors in law enforcement standards, the CALEA re-accreditation identifies Garden Grove’s nationally recognized level of professional excellence in law enforcement management and service.

Established in 1979, the Commission was formed as an independent accrediting authority by four major law enforcement executive associations, which represent about 80 percent of the nation’s law enforcement profession. The Department received its initial CALEA accreditation in 1988.

Annual Report

Complaint Statistics

For information on filing a complaint with the Garden Grove Police Department, please read our Complaint Report Guide. The Garden Grove Police Department compiles annual statistical summaries, based upon records of internal affairs investigations, which are made available to the public and agency employees. Listed below are the statistics for 2017: 2017 Complaint Statistics

Additional Information

• Crime Map
• Automated License Plate Reader Policy
• Dashboard
• Neighborhood Watch
• Victim/Witness Assistance
• Graffiti Reward Program