Anaheim Police Department

The?Women of APD (WOA)?is a branch of the Peer Support Team concentrating on women’s well-being and mental health. WOA is a vital resource that strengthens our department by fostering resilience, improving mental health, and creating a supportive community, ultimately enhancing overall wellness and performance within our organization.

Now is the time to invest in your future with us! Join Anaheim PD to work at one of the nation’s premier law enforcement agencies as we strive to maintain a safe community to live, work and play. Go to JoinAnaheimPD.com. If you have any questions about our hiring process, please contact our Recruitment Team directly at [email protected]. APD officers will give you one on one insight and guide you through the hiring process. #AnaheimPD #anaheim #anaheimpolice #joinanaheimpd Rick Armendariz

Anaheim PD's Tourist Oriented Policing team had the incredible opportunity to not only attend but present at the MRC | Merchant Risk Council in Las Vegas! The conference had around 2,000 attendees from e-commerce payment businesses across the world, and their fraud awareness presentation pulled in over 127 attendees. Every year, MRC attendees express the need for stronger collaboration with law enforcement, and this year was no different. People were genuinely excited to see officers involved and eager to connect. TOP wasn’t just representing Anaheim PD; they were building bridges with international financial institutions, opening up networking opportunities that could be invaluable for combating fraud and financial crime.

Did you know, Anaheim PD has a Mounted Enforcement Unit!? As part of our commitment to community safety, our police horses patrol every district in Anaheim, ensuring we cover the entire city. Thanks to our Crime Analysis Unit and Community Policing Teams, the Mounted Unit targets areas with recurring issues reported by residents. Our horses can access places patrol cars can’t - while performing essential duties like traffic stops, arrests, and issuing citations. Last week, our Mounted Unit patrolled Beach Blvd, addressing trespassing and catching individuals using narcotics. They covered the railroad tracks between Euclid and Brookhurst, resulting in multiple trespassing contacts and warrant arrests. They later returned to the railroad tracks in search of an arson suspect. They also had a fantastic time at Roosevelt Elementary, sharing Anaheim’s history with third graders before heading out to patrol! If you ever see our horses around Anaheim, feel free to stop and take pictures with them! Use hashtag #APDHorses!

Youth in Government Day is an annual event dedicated to inspiring high school students to explore careers in local government while learning about the essential services our city provides. This year was a record turnout with approximately 150 students from various Anaheim high schools! APD hosted three 50-student workshops which included presentations from Chief Rick Armendariz and presentations from our Recruitment Team and Youth Services Detail. #YouthInGovernment #FutureLeaders #AnaheimPD #YIGD

Start your law enforcement journey strong. The Physical Agility Workshop is designed to help future applicants prepare for the physical demands of APD’s Police Officer Physical Agility Test. We want to see you not just pass, but excel! We are hosting two separate sessions this Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Regional Criminal Justice Training Center. - Women's-Only Session: 8am - 10am - Open Session (Men & Women): 10am - 12pm RSVP is REQUIRED! Space is limited. Go to https://lnkd.in/givE7vVQ Be ready and aim high! This is your chance to get hands-on experience and prepare for the physical demands of the job, while making a good first impression at APD.

Through the Explorer Program, we offer students between the ages of 13 and 20 the opportunity to be involved in community events, make lifelong friends, and gain valuable knowledge in the world of law enforcement. This week, we congratulated our 7 new Anaheim Explorers who successfully graduated from the 2025 Winter Orange County Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association (OCLEEAA) Explorer Academy. Our explorers spent the first two days at the Golden West College Regional Criminal Justice Center and the last three days at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Center. During the five-day stress academy, they received classroom instruction, physical training, drill training, police demonstrations, CPR certification, and academic tests. For information about joining, please email [email protected] or call Officer Cashell at 714-765-1809.

This past weekend was packed with major events, including the Disneyland Resort Half-Marathon, Anaheim Ducks game, and the Orange County Heritage Council 45th Annual Black History Parade & Unity Festival—and through it all, APD officers, volunteers, and professional staff worked tirelessly to keep our city safe and running smoothly. From managing traffic and ensuring public safety to engaging with the community, it was a total team effort for Anaheim PD. Special thanks to our partners from Garden Grove PD, Newport Beach Police Department and City of Orange Police Department for helping us make this a great weekend for our residents, businesses, and visitors! #AnaheimPD #communityfirst

Today and everyday, we thank the dedicated men and women here at Anaheim PD and throughout the nation who keep their communities safe. Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! #ThankYou #AnaheimPD

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Earlier this week we proudly stood with Olive Crest - Strong Families, Safe Kids and a coalition of leaders to launch a groundbreaking initiative across Southern California. This effort brings safety, vital services, and stable housing to minors impacted by sex trafficking-because every child deserves safety and hope. Chief Rick Armendariz among several speakers to introduce three new drop-in centers, including one in Anaheim, that will be life-changing for the most vulnerable among us. The Anaheim Police Department is proud to serve as the lead agency in the Orange County for the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF). Through the OCHTTF, we work collaboratively with nonprofit groups and community partners like Olive Crest to address trafficking. This is a fight we must win, and our department is committed to its success. To learn about the OCHTTF, go to https://lnkd.in/gKsxmn3f #protectourchildren #humantraffickingawareness #anaheimpolice