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The votes are in! We have a name for our newest Arcadia Police Department K-9 Officer (canine): Kaiser. Students and staff at Arcadia Unified School District selected the name. Kaiser and Officer Cvetkovich are training to work together in both apprehension and narcotics detection.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 8, 2020
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
February 8, 2020
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department-K-9
Canine Unit
Police Dogs
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Arcadia shooting at barricade scene injures one Arcadia police officer and 2 civilians. LA Sheriff's Department assisted Arcadia Police Department with the response at 2500 block of Greenfield Avenue for a domestic dispute.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Domestic violence
Shootings
Venk, Nurhan
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On April 28, Arcadia Police Department hosts first in-person Coffee-with-a-Cop event since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, at the Bowlero in the Westfield Santa Anita mall. Prior to the pandemic, coffee was held once every 3 months. Arcadia Police Chief Roy Nakamura, five lieutenants, several sergeants, and volunteer police attended, along with some city council members.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Nakamura, Roy
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General articles regarding Arcadia Police department

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4236
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1932 p. 1 (salary adjustment)
August 4, 1933 Special Section p. 2 (history)
July 7, 1936 p. 1 (radio station installation)
August 21, 1936 p. 1 (pistol range)
August 24, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
October 9, 1936 p. 1 (radio station)
October 26, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
November 9, 1939 p. 1 (mounted posse formed)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (placed under Civil Service)
November 16, 1942 p. 2 (Auxiliary Police)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
October 9, 1952 p. 1 (protection cost per person 1951-52)
August 27, 1956 p. 3 (Mounted Police award)
April 3, 1958 p. 2 (new headquarters)
September 4, 1958 p. 1 (trophy)
August 3, 1967 p. 1 (general information)
August 6, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
August 10, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
August 25, 1968 p. 3 ( " )
August 28, 1968 p. 9 ( " )
August 24, 1967 p. 8 ("Drunk Patrol")
December 15, 1968 p. 1 (helicopter police patrol)
July 25, 1971 p. 1 (community relations)
August 1, 1971 p. 1 (Explorer Posts)
August 18, 1971 p. 3 (community relations; Ride-A-Long program)
August 25, 1971 p. 1 (deaf and handicapped work)
August 13, 1972 p. 1 (junior counselor)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1932 p. 1 (salary adjustment)
August 4, 1933 Special Section p. 2 (history)
July 7, 1936 p. 1 (radio station installation)
August 21, 1936 p. 1 (pistol range)
August 24, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
October 9, 1936 p. 1 (radio station)
October 26, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
November 9, 1939 p. 1 (mounted posse formed)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (placed under Civil Service)
November 16, 1942 p. 2 (Auxiliary Police)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
October 9, 1952 p. 1 (protection cost per person 1951-52)
August 27, 1956 p. 3 (Mounted Police award)
April 3, 1958 p. 2 (new headquarters)
September 4, 1958 p. 1 (trophy)
August 3, 1967 p. 1 (general information)
August 6, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
August 10, 1967 p. 1 ( " )
August 25, 1968 p. 3 ( " )
August 28, 1968 p. 9 ( " )
August 24, 1967 p. 8 ("Drunk Patrol")
December 15, 1968 p. 1 (helicopter police patrol)
July 25, 1971 p. 1 (community relations)
August 1, 1971 p. 1 (Explorer Posts)
August 18, 1971 p. 3 (community relations; Ride-A-Long program)
August 25, 1971 p. 1 (deaf and handicapped work)
August 13, 1972 p. 1 (junior counselor)
Subjects
Police
Item ID
4112AN
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Arcadia police officer wounded in shooting is released from hospital. Officer Kevin Manley, 26, is recovering from his injury (shot in the jaw) by suspect Nurhan Venk during a domestic dispute and barricade. Manley has been with Arcadia Police Department for 6 months and worked for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department before that. He has 3 years of law enforcement experience.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Domestic violence
Manley, Kevin
Shootings
Venk, Nurhan
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Arcadia police wound woman, 21, advancing toward officer while wielding knife. This occurred Saturday, August 12 at 9:09 P.M. on the 50 block of California Street.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 14, 2023
Pages
p. A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 14, 2023
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Shootings
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Arcadia police report military equipment use, seek drone in the 2024-2025 budget. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are instrumental in enhancing response times to calls, aiding in the investigation of criminal activities, and providing aerial perspectives that can assist in protecting life and property, the report states.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 18, 2024
Pages
p. 27
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 18, 2024
Pages
p. 27
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Drones
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Man arrested after shooting in Arcadia. A 47-year-old man was arrested Wednesday, August 10, for shooting and injuring an Arcadia police officer (shot in the jaw), the suspect's 73-year-old mother (shot in the chest) and the neighbor across the street (shot in the eye with stray bullet). All three are stable and expected to survive. The shooting and standoff happened at 2500 block of Greenfield Avenue due to a family dispute. The 26-year-old Arcadia officer has been with Arcadia Police Department for 6 months and has 3 years of previous law enforcement experience.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 12, 2022
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 12, 2022
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Domestic violence
Shootings
Venk, Nurhan
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Tranquility of Arcadia disrupted by barricaded gunman. Arcadia Police officer and two civilians wounded when police responded to a domestic violence call in the 2500 block of Greenfield Avenue in Arcadia. The suspect Nurhan Venk, 47, allegedly shot the Arcadia police officer in the face, allegedly shot his 73-year-old mother Ankine Venk. A stray bullet hit an 83-year-old man across the street.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
August 13, 2022
Pages
p. 1
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Mountain Views News
Date
August 13, 2022
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Domestic violence
Shootings
Venk, Ankine
Venk, Nurhan
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Nurhan Venk, 47, suspect in the shooting of Arcadia police officer, charged with attempted murder for shooting the officer in the face. He faces another attempted murder charge for allegedly shooting his 73-year-old mother in the chest. Zoo Yang, an 83-year-old neighbor across the street was also struck by a stray bullet while he was watching his grandchild.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Domestic violence
Shootings
Venk, Nurhan
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Fire Chief Michael Lang is leaving Arcadia Fire Department to be Fire Chief at Manhattan Beach. He was with Arcadia Fire Department for 21 years, including 5 as chief. He starts at Manhattan Beach Fire Department on June 21.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 6, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department--employees
Lang, Michael
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General information regarding Arcadia Police buildings.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 19, 1931 p. 1 (new station)
July 31, 1931 p. 1
October 9, 1931 p. 1 (architect)
November 6, 1931 p. 1 (contractor)
March 25, 1932 p. 1
July 7, 1955 p. 1 (new building)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 19, 1931 p. 1 (new station)
July 31, 1931 p. 1
October 9, 1931 p. 1 (architect)
November 6, 1931 p. 1 (contractor)
March 25, 1932 p. 1
July 7, 1955 p. 1 (new building)
Subjects
Police
Item ID
4109AN
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Arcadia's Jason Lee donates $10,000 to Arcadia Police Foundation. He presented the check to Mary E. Hansen, the founding board member and Vice President of the Arcadia Police Foundation.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2022
Pages
p. 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2022
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Police Foundation
Hansen, Mary E.
Lee, Jason
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Arcadia's crime drops in 2019. Compared to 2018, there was a 28% drop in residential burglaries, a 17% decrease in robberies, and an 11% reduction in assaults.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Statistics
Collection
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General information on Arcadia Fire Department

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933)
October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service)
October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged)
February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 4, 1933, p. 2 (history in Arcadia 1923-1933)
October 14, 1936 p. 1 (revamping)
April 18, 1940 p. 1 (Civil Service)
October 12, 1942 p. 1 (territory enlarged)
February 6, 1947 p. 1 (fire engine picture)
March 24, 1949 p. 11 (history)
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
3914AN
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City of Arcadia continuing Concerts and Movies in the Park Series with an event every Thursday from June 23 through August 4 at 240 West Huntington Drive, on the lawn between Arcadia City Hall and Arcadia Police Department. This Thursday's concert will be performed by The Smokin' Cobras, followed by the movie Mulan.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 7, 2022
Pages
p. 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 7, 2022
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
City of Arcadia
Concerts
Movies
Music
Recreation and Community Services Department
The Smokin' Cobras (musical group)
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Hounds put noses to work in training. Police bloodhounds and their K9 handlers gather in Encino for required certification tests and exercises. The certification exam drew police and dogs from LAPD, Arcadia, La Verne, and other cities, and sheriffs from Riverside and Orange Counties.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A7
Subjects
K-9 units
National Police Bloodhound Association
Police Dogs
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Items regarding Water Department

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 11, 1936 p. 1 (rates)
September 17, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
September 21, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
September 29, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
October 2, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
February 3, 1949 p. 1 (rate increase)
January 25, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study
January 28, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
February 1, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
February 11, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and expansion financing)
February 15, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and rate increase)
February 18, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
March 4, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
June 2, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
June 9, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
October 23, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
April 23, 1959 p. 1 (Board created)
January 27, 1963 p. 1 ( " )
September 5, 1963 p. 1 ( " )
November 13, 1966 p. 1 (increase study)
November 17, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 4, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 11, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 18, 1966 p. 2 ( " )
December 22, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 25, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
March 3, 1971 p. 1 (modernization of Department)
February 4, 1973 p. 1 (history)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 11, 1936 p. 1 (rates)
September 17, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
September 21, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
September 29, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
October 2, 1936 p. 1 ( " )
February 3, 1949 p. 1 (rate increase)
January 25, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study
January 28, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
February 1, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
February 11, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and expansion financing)
February 15, 1954 p. 1 (Alderman study and rate increase)
February 18, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
March 4, 1954 p. 1 ( " )
June 2, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
June 9, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
October 23, 1958 p. 1 ( " )
April 23, 1959 p. 1 (Board created)
January 27, 1963 p. 1 ( " )
September 5, 1963 p. 1 ( " )
November 13, 1966 p. 1 (increase study)
November 17, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 4, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 11, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 18, 1966 p. 2 ( " )
December 22, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
December 25, 1966 p. 1 ( " )
March 3, 1971 p. 1 (modernization of Department)
February 4, 1973 p. 1 (history)
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
4330AN
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One found dead in apartment fire on Genoa Street near First Avenue on Sunday, April 7. Arcadia police Lieutenant Kollin Cieadlo said there were no signs of foul play so far. Charlie Tuggle, a battalion chief with Arcadia Fire Department estimated damages to the structure at $10,000 and $1,000 to the contents. Arcadia fire Captain Drew Pryor said the call came in at 9:18 P.M. and the bathroom of the apartment was on fire. By 9:37 P.M. the fire was out. The dead man's identity has not been released.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Cieadlo, Kollin
Deaths
Pryor, Drew
Tuggle, Charlie
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Oldfield's Department Store opening

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1938
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1938
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry - Oldfield's Department Store
Item ID
3727AN
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