60.721 Non Discrimination Policy

A. The Glendale Police Department Victim Assistance Unit will provide equal services without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, disability, membership in any labor organization, or political affiliation.

B. Reports of discrimination can be filed with the Glendale Police Department; Professional Standards Unit 6835 North 57th Drive Glendale, AZ 85301; (623) 930-3056 or by visiting the website at www.glendaleaz.com.

C. Complaints can also be filed with an appropriate investigative entity including:

1. Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
   Office of Justice Programs
   US Department of Justice
   810 7th Street, NW
   Washington, DC 20531
   www.ojp.gov
2. Arizona Office of the Attorney General
   Phoenix Office
   2005 N Central Ave.
   Phoenix, AZ 85004-2926
   (602) 542-5025
   https://www.azag.gov/complaints/civil-rights
3. Arizona Department of Public Safety
   VOCA Administration, MD1335
   Civil Rights Coordinator
   PO Box 6638
   Phoenix, AZ 85005-6638
   (602) 223-2491
   Email: [email protected]

D. In accordance with Title II, of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Glendale has designated an ADA Coordinator to oversee and coordinate the efforts of the City of Glendale to comply with Title II. To review this information and/or file a complaint, click here 

E. It is declared to be the policy for the citizens of Glendale, Arizona, to be free from discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and housing, and contrary to public policy and unlawful to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran's status, marital status, or familial status in places of public accommodation, employment, and housing; and contrary to the policy of the City and unlawful for vendors and contractors doing business with the City to discriminate, as set forth in this Chapter. To view the entire City of Glendale policy, click here

If an individual wishes to file a complaint outside of the City of Glendale, compliants can be filed with any of the appropriate investigative entities listed above (Section C).

F. Any employee or potential employee, who believes that they have been discriminated against at work because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin (40 or older), disability or genetic information, can file a Charge of Discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. To find out more, click here