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City of Fort Collins
 

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Police Services

Police Services

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Fort Collins Police Services is a progressive and professional organization, currently employing 225 sworn officers and 117 civilian staff.

Our vision is to make Fort Collins the safest community in the nation. We serve the community by protecting life and property, preserving peace and order, preventing and detecting crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, and promoting the safe, efficient use of the City's streets and highways. Our values include respect, integrity, service, and engagement. Fort Collins Police Services emphasizes a comprehensive community-oriented policing strategy woven into all we do as the preferred means of addressing community needs.

For a snapshot of the agency's programs and priorities, view the 2020 Annual Review.

View 2020 Annual Review

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Trust and transparency are critical components of any healthy, sustainable relationship. Our goal is to make Fort Collins the safest city in the country, and the only way to achieve that is in partnership with our community. With that in mind, we want to make sure information is readily available about the topics of interest and concern to our community. On our Transparency page, you'll find information, links, and policies that define our processes, philosophies, and accountability measures that ensure we're providing the best service possible.

Visit Transparency Page

Chief's Community Advisory Committee#

Learn more about the Chief's Community Advisory Committee, access public meeting notifications, and view agendas.

Learn about the CCAC

Press Releases

Date Title
Nov-30-2021 Suspect arrested for threatening people with a knife, trying to stab K9 
Nov-30-2021 Sex offender fails to register, found with children's clothing
Nov-15-2021 Police investigate robbery, assault
Nov-13-2021 Police Investigate Auto vs Ped Collision
Nov-12-2021 Suspect arrested for child pornography, sexual assault
Oct-29-2021 FCPS Victim Advocate Earns International & Regional Recognition
Oct-22-2021 [Updated] Police investigate crash involving pedestrian and vehicle
Oct-19-2021 Police Investigate Window Peeper & Shooting
Oct-15-2021 Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle vs Pedestrian Collision
Oct-08-2021 Fort Collins Police Announces Inaugural Academy Graduation
Sep-16-2021 Suspect arrested for Internet luring
Sep-09-2021 Police investigate suspicious object, found to be mechanical part 

Keep Kids Safe on the Internet#

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Did you know . . .

  • 1 in 5 kids are subjected to unwanted sexual solicitation on the Internet.
  • 1 in 5 teens ages 13-19 are taking photos of their intimate parts and sending them to friends.
  • 25% of kids sexually solicited on the Internet told a trusted adult.
  • 64% of teens report posting personal photos on the Internet and 58% report posting personal information such as where they live.

Throughout the year, Fort Collins police hosts Internet safety presentations to increase awareness and provide tools to keep everyone safe from the dangers of the Internet. Topics covered include:

  • Sexual predators
  • Online enticement and grooming
  • Social networking websites
  • Cyberbullying
  • Email, Instant Messaging (IM), Smartphones and Sexting

Visit Our Digital Safety Resource Page 

Upcoming Events . . .

Our Fall Internet Safety in-person events have been canceled. Check back for Spring dates. An Internet Safety recording and other resources can be found on our digital safety page above.

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Sign Up For Enhanced Emergency Notification#

Sign Up For Enhanced Emergency Notification

If we can't reach you, we can't alert you. Sign up for FREE emergency alerts on home, work, and cell phones, text messaging, and e-mail.

Sign Up for LETA911

Fort Collins Project - RX: Daily Prescription Drug Take-Back Program#

Community members may safely dispose of unused, unneeded, and expired over-the-counter and prescriptions medications Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm at Fort Collins Police Services headquarters (2221 S. Timberline Rd). This service is free & anonymous.

Fort Collins Police have received authorization from the Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) to participate in a daily drug take-back program allowing residents to dispose of their drugs more conveniently. This service complements the Nationwide DEA Drug Take-Back events.

Items not accepted include intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes, mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters, and illicit drugs.

Teen Drivers & Graduated Drivers Licenses#

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Their first year behind the wheel is critical. That's why Colorado - and other states across the country - have adopted new Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws for teens. Click to find out more about Colorado's latest GDL laws and for more information about teen driving and how to help your teen become a better, safer driver.