Police Divisions and Units

The Broomfield Police Department is organized into three bureaus with several divisions, units, and teams organized under each. The bureaus include Field Operations, Special Operations, and Support Services.

Animal Services

Animal Services encourages responsible pet ownership. Owning a pet is a privilege, but is also a big responsibility. Animal laws protect public health and safety, and keep owners from allowing their animals to be a nuisance to their neighbors. These laws also protect animals from cruel treatment, neglect, and injury. Find out about the services Broomfield Animal Services offers.

Broomfield Mental Health Co-Responder Program (BCORE)

The Broomfield Police Department first implemented a mental health co-responder program in 2018. Since that time, the program has continued to evolve and now fields dozens of calls a month. BCORE is designed to provide individuals in crisis appropriate mental health services, which in turn prevents unnecessary incarcerations. Learn more about BCORE and how the program works. 

Police Department Chaplain Program

The Broomfield Police Department has established a formal police chaplain program to be staffed by recognized clergy from community churches. This program is designed to be a support tool for department personnel (both sworn and non-sworn) during times when the employee recognizes these needs and seeks out chaplain support. Find out more about volunteer options with the chaplain program. 

Civil Unit

The Broomfield Police Department Civil Unit is responsible for serving civil papers received from citizens, attorneys, and the courts. These include, but are not limited to, serving court documents and papers such as civil or criminal summonses, protection orders, or eviction notices. In addition, the civil unit is responsible for overseeing evictions and satisfying court judgments by conducting sheriff's sales. Learn more about the services that are offered by the civil unit. 

Broomfield Code Compliance

Code Compliance is a unit of the Specials Operations Division of the Broomfield Police Department. Find out how to ask a question or file a complaint. 

Court Security 

The Court Security Unit is staffed by  sworn Broomfield police officers  and non sworn court security officers who provide overall safety and security for everyone at the Broomfield Combined Courts. Read more about the courthouse screening process and other services offered by court security.

Investigations

The Investigations Division is made up of four units and is primarily responsible for the investigations of all serious crime (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft). Learn more about personal and property crimes.

Media Relations and Public Information

The Broomfield Police Department routinely utilizes social media to disseminate information to the public. Read recent news releases for Broomfield. 

Patrol

Broomfield’s Patrol Division is the backbone of the police department. Patrol officers are first responders to emergencies. Their sharp eyes and professional actions, together with their collective work with community members on neighborhood problems, help maintain the quality of life that Broomfield residents enjoy. Find out more about patrol and how to contact and officer.

Property and Evidence

Gathering and maintaining property and evidence is essential to law enforcement. In Broomfield, two property/evidence technicians, overseen by a supervisor, ensure that specific standards and directives are met when handling and disposing of property in a timely manner. Learn more about how to claim lost and/or stolen items.

Public Safety Communications Center (911)

The City and County of Broomfield Public Safety Communications Center is responsible for answering all 911, emergency, and non-emergency calls for service for both Broomfield Police Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District within the city and county limits of Broomfield as well as dispatching appropriate police, fire, and ems resources. Find out more about how the dispatch center works.

Police Records

The Records Unit is responsible for the retention of police department records as well as the release of information to citizens, the court system, district attorneys’ offices, and insurance companies regarding criminal or traffic cases. Request a paper or digital records on the unit's official page.

Recruitment

The Broomfield Police Department is a community oriented policing department. The staff of 247.5 full-time equivalent employees support our Mission Statement, Vision, and Organizational Values. The Department has 183 certified police officers and 64.5 civilian employees. Officers are encouraged to become involved in working with the community and developing creative responses to neighborhood problems. More information on how to apply to join the BPD. 

School Resource Officers

The Broomfield Police Department is dedicated to providing the same quality level of police services to the schools in Broomfield as it does the rest of the community. To that end, we have an extensive School Resource Officer (SRO) Program that consists of five full-time SROs that work at the public high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, charter schools, and to a limited extent private schools. Find out more about the individual SROs.

Special Teams

Officers can express interest in, and test for, special assignments within the police department. Some assignments hold a term of two to three years, while others are considered "core" which means the officers can work the assignment indefinitely. Working on a special team enhances the officer's career and expands his or her expertise. Each assignment offers new challenges, and each officer brings individual skills and ideas to the team. Read more about the police department's numerous special teams.

Standards

The Standards Unit is responsible for the administration of the internal affairs investigative process and ensures the integrity of the Broomfield police Department through a formalized process that is fair and impartial. File a complaint or submit a compliment. 

Traffic

As a dedicated effort to make citizens partners in addressing problems associated with residential speeding and traffic violations in their neighborhoods, the Unit utilizes a Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) approach in dealing with those identified chronic problem locations, focusing on traffic law enforcement with an emphasis on safety. Learn more about how to file a traffic complaint online. 

Training

The Broomfield Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community by protecting life and property and providing services to prevent crime and resolve problems. To fulfill this commitment, the Broomfield Police Department continually evaluates best practices and trends in policing to better serve our community. Read more about the BPD's many training programs.

Victim Services

The BPD Victim Services Unit offers a wide range of services to help prevent crime and resolve problems. The Victim Services Unit was established in 1987 and its purpose is to assist victims, witnesses, and their families who are in crisis after a crime or a traumatic event. Get in touch with the victim services.