Pasadena Police Sergeant Set to Update Human Relations Commission on Hate Crimes

Sergeant Barry Glockson of the Pasadena Police Department is scheduled to provide the Human Relations Commission with an update on hate crimes and incidents in Pasadena at the commission’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7.

The update, listed as Agenda Item 6, is a recurring feature of the commission’s monthly meetings and is part of the advisory body’s broader effort to track and respond to hate-motivated activity in the city.

The Human Relations Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and does not have independent authority to set policy or take enforcement action.

The item was originally scheduled for the commission’s March 3 meeting but was continued to the April agenda. According to the draft minutes from that meeting, the commission was not able to receive the presentation at that time.

The hate crimes update aligns with the commission’s Fiscal Year 2025–2026 work plan, which identifies strengthening interaction with the City Council and city departments as a key objective. As part of that objective, the commission has been receiving regular reports from the Pasadena Police Department on hate incidents throughout the year.

According to the work plan, Vice Chair Katie Young has been tracking data from the department’s monthly updates, categorizing each incident by demographic group affected and frequency. She has proposed that the commission analyze these trends to identify which communities are most impacted and to coordinate with the corresponding Councilmembers in affected districts.

Young also recommended that the commission reach out to 211 to gather data on how many reported incidents are routed through that system.

The work plan further indicates that Young sent an email to the department outlining the commission’s expectations for future reports, including updates on hate crimes and incidents, follow-ups on previous cases and awareness of immigration enforcement activity in the city when available. Staff Deputy Director Lola Osborne is also noted as having followed up with the department to clarify its reporting role to the commission.

In February, Young reported receiving the 2025 hate crime report from the Pasadena Police Department and indicated the report may be shared with Councilmembers and liaisons to improve awareness of incidents and inform future presentations to relevant community organizations.

The commission’s work plan notes that Sergeant Glockson was recently assigned to attend commission meetings, replacing previous presenters who had provided the recurring updates earlier in the fiscal year.

The Human Relations Commission is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, in Pasadena. For more information call (626) 744-7311 or visit https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/agendas/.