Gilbert Citizens' Police Academy Alumni Association

09/18/2026

Our Mayor Scott Anderson gave our group an update on our town and the plans for the future. He was first hired at the Town of Gilbert in 1988 and has worn many hats throughout the years. Did you know that he was dubbed the "founding Father of the Gilbert Riparian Preserve?" (He didn't share that info, but it was brought up in discussion) 1st VP David Goldman on the left and Mayor Scott Anderson on the right.

08/21/2026

President, Gary Hendrix thanking Commander "Nate" Eckwood from the San Tan Division for speaking to the group. He has quite an amazing resume, and is a great leader.

08/21/2026

Our fantastic and dedicated Executive Board! From left to right - Ben Warne - Secretary, Herman Kloock - 2nd VP, Gary Hendrix - President, David Goldman - 1st VP, Robert Dunn III - Treasurer. Thank you for your time and support of the Gilbert Police Department.

08/14/2026

We can promise you'll learn a lot and have a new appreciation of our Gilbert Police Department

07/29/2026

FYI....

We’re excited to invite the community to our Back-to-School Family Safety Night on Thursday, August 6th from 5:30 PM–7:30 PM!

This event is hosted by the Gilbert Police Department in partnership with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and is designed to help families prepare for a safe and successful school year.

Event Details:
• Presentation on Internet Safety & Teen Violence Prevention
• Parent Q&A Session
• Community Resource Fair featuring: Know Your Ride, Mind24/7, and more.
• Free school supplies available for students

Sign up today: gilbertaz.gov/familysafetynight

07/02/2026

Thank you for going through this great program. We welcome you to continue supporting and learning by joining the alumni.

Congratulations to our newest Citizens Police Academy graduates!

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about and how we work together to keep our community safe. 🚔

Interested in participating? Stay tuned for our next round of applications opening Fall 2026.

06/20/2026

Our speaker for the June meeting was Assistant Chief Sara Garza. What an impressive woman and leader! Gilbert is very fortunate to have her.

06/13/2026

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05/22/2026

GCPAAA had an interesting speaker this month! Josiah Saladen. with Gilbert Fire and Rescue and Xanadu shared what they do to help Gilbert and surrounding communities. Xanadu is Arizona's only ATF-certified accelerant detection canine. She responds to fire scenes statewide, sniffing out microscopic traces of flammable liquids to help investigators determine if a fire was deliberately. They demonstrated her skill and she was spot on! Thank you!

04/18/2026

Thank you wonderful volunteers!!!

Please join us in celebrating our volunteers for !

In 2025, 38 Volunteers contributed an astounding 9,335 hours of service, valued at $350,000.

These volunteers support our officers, enrich community programs, and help keep Gilbert safe and connected. Their commitment, compassion, and willingness to serve make a meaningful difference every single day.

We appreciate you more than words can say!