Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler, a 16-year veteran with the Gilbert Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, January 28, 2010.  Shuhandler served Gilbert between 1994 and 2010 and at the time of his death was a patrol supervisor who oversaw the school resource officer program.

Condolences may be sent to the Shuhandler family at:

Shuhandler Family
c/o Gilbert Police Department
75 East Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85296

Shirts in honor of Lt Shuhandler are available for purchase in time for his anniversary date on January 28. The shirts are being sold as a fund-raiser for Gilbert PD personnel attending Police Week in May 2011 when Lt Shuhandler will be honored in Washington DC.

The shirts are available to order now, they are short-sleeved and heather gray. Download Order Form

• short-sleeved t-shirts for toddlers, kids, and adults (mens and womens styles)

Sizes and prices are listed on the order form. Cash or checks accepted, please make checks payable to the Gilbert Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (GCPAAA). Orders can be placed with Sherry Nielsen in Counseling (635-7711) or Sherri Summers in Central Patrol (635-7201).

A big thank you to Town employees David Warner and Todd Hamilton, and Shane at Meinzi Graphics for creating the wonderful graphic of Lt Shuhandler for the shirts! Thank you to Pete at Tees and More for his help throughout the development process!

Thank you, your support is appreciated!       

Our 2010 Cookbooks are in and available for purchase in the Counseling division of the Police Department

In memory of Lt. Eric Shuhandler
Support the Benevolent Committee by being one of the first to get your cookbooks for the holidays.
They make great gifts, too! 
Cost - $10 (payable to the GPD Benevolent Fund)
Counseling Hours – M – Th  8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Fr – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please contact Lacey Rose Cox (480) 503-7705 with any questions.  Thank you!

Fundraisers to support Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler family

There has been an outpouring of support for the family of Lieutenant Eric Shuhandler.  Many employees and residents are asking how they can help or show their support.

The community has expressed an outpouring of support for the family of Lieutenant Eric Lewis Shuhandler, and the Gilbert Police Department. Donations to support Eric’s two daughters can be made through the Gilbert Police Department Benevolent Fund, 75 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, 85296. Any questions, or additional fundraisers, can be sent to publicinformation@gilbertaz.gov and they can be posted on the Town Web site.  Thank you all for your support.

Thank You Gilbert - from Gilbert Police Chief