Pasadena Police Department (California) based at an area near Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Rose Bowl. Using a strategy developed by Lieutenant Mike Ingram, Pasadena PD Air Support and the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District use Pasadena PD helicopters to check swimming pools in 23 cities to ensure cleanliness and to prevent the West Nile Virus. On 17 November 2012, a police helicopter struck another on the ground at the department's heliport, injuring five people. Both aircraft suffered considerable damage. Some nearby departments rely on the Pasadena Police Department if any department lacks resources. Pasadena Police Department (California) The Pasadena Police
Pasadena Convention Center auditorium has been the host of America's Got Talent audition rounds since season 11, and of the NAACP Image Awards since 2014. The auditorium hosts the annual Pasadena Unified School District graduation ceremonies for Blair High School, John Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, John Muir High School and Pasadena High School, which takes place after the Memorial Day holiday, since 2011. The Exhibition Building features of exhibit space and can seat up to 4,400 for various events. Adjacent to the Exhibition Building is a annex seating up to 600 patrons. The Conference Building has 20 meeting rooms totaling . Pasadena Convention