Police Programs & Events

The Broomfield Police Department offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year. 
Your participation is always welcome and we encourage you to get to know your local police officers through special events and opportunities.

BPD-Inside Academy

The BPD – Inside Academy is a series of three separate blocks. Each block occurs over five consecutive weeks to comprise the complete trilogy. Blocks 1, 2, and 3 contain specific topics of information to encompass all aspects of the Broomfield Police Department over the entire 15 weeks. 
Apply to be a part of the Police Department Inside Academy.

BPD-Inside Teen Academy

The Teen Academy provides an opportunity for understanding and interacting with members of the Police Department to enhance partnerships within the community. BPD – Inside Teen Academy is designed to be a fun interactive way for teens to learn about the various dynamic functions of the Broomfield Police Department. Teens can experience what it's like to be a police officer and explore the vast array of opportunities available in law enforcement, such as SWAT, crime scene investigation, K-9, school resource officer, investigations, or detention. 
Apply to be a part of the Police Department Teen Academy.

Community Listening Tour

Participate in the community listening tour to share your experiences and perceptions of the Broomfield Police, as well as your ideas for police engagement in Broomfield! The Broomfield Police Department (BPD) is excited to hear directly from the community. 
Learn more about the Community Listening Tour.

Lock Box Program for Seniors

The Lock Box program provides a combination lock box to secure a key to your home. After approval, an employee with the Civil Unit will come to your home to help in identifying the best place to put the lock box. The combination to the lock is kept on file at the police department and is easily accessible by dispatch in case of an emergency. 
Contact us or apply for a Lock Box for your home. 

National Night Out

Broomfield joins other communities across the nation to celebrate this all-hazard safety event at the Broomfield County Commons Park. There are interactive learning stations, all-hazard preparedness education centers, a demonstration by North Metro Fire Rescue showing extrication from a crashed car, a police K-9 demonstration, and an interactive SWAT display. 
Find out more about the 2024 National Night Out event.

Neighborhood Watch 

You and your neighbors can learn to better protect yourself, your family, and your property. Neighborhood Watch is a community network that enlists the active participation of citizens in cooperation with public safety agencies to prepare for "all hazards" in their communities. 
Contact us or apply to be a block captain. 

Presentations, Tours, Ride-Alongs

The Broomfield Police Department provides quality public education to enhance citizen knowledge and skills in crime prevention, safety, and all-hazard preparedness. Presentations can be coordinated at homes, businesses, churches, etc. within the City and County of Broomfield only. Tours of the Police Department building located at 7 DesCombes Drive are scheduled throughout the year. The Broomfield Police Department also provides limited and restricted ride-alongs for law-abiding citizens as a part of our community education program. 
Contact us to schedule an event. 

Women's Self-Defense Classes

The Broomfield Police Department is proud to present an empowering and educational self-defense class for women. This program has been named Her Own Hero and is offered free to all. 
Sign up for a self-defense class.