Westminster PD

Man with felony warrant arrested after foot pursuit

officers contacted a man near 84th Ave and Federal Blvd who had an active felony warrant for failure to comply on multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute, vehicular eluding, motor vehicle theft, obstruction, resisting arrest and other related offenses.

Naturally, he tried to run because apparently that always works out so well. He darted into oncoming traffic before officers eventually caught up with him and took him into custody. He also was found to be in possession of co***ne, M**A and other controlled substances.

Great work by patrol officers, and thank you to the motorists who slowed down and gave officers the space needed to safely take him into custody.

*It's important to note all persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

It’s fledgling season!

One of our Animal Management Officers (AMOs) responded to a report of a young eagle on the ground near Standley Lake this morning.

This is a good reminder that young eagles are currently fledgling, which means they’re learning to leave the nest and fly. During this stage, it’s not unusual to see them on the ground as they build strength by flapping their wings, hopping and moving between branches. The parents keep a close eye on them and will feed or care for them while they are on the ground. This young bird likely ventured just a little further from the nest than intended, but made it back just fine!

If you encounter a fledgling eagle, please keep your distance and allow it to continue its natural development. These birds are simply doing what they do.

*The original post has been updated to further conceal and protect the eagles’ location.

Investing in training and bringing back new ideas to better serve our community!

This week, our Co-Responders joined professionals from across the nation at the National Co-Responder Conference in Dallas, gaining valuable insight into innovative approaches for building and enhancing crisis response programs.

Here in Westminster, our Co-Responder Unit plays a vital role in daily operations. By pairing a mental health specialist with a police officer, the unit responds to behavioral health-related calls for service, connecting individuals in crisis with the resources and support they need.

We are so proud of the work our Co-Responders do every day and their commitment to continually improving the services we provide to our community.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening crisis, call 911 and request a Co-Responder. If you would like to speak with a Co-Responder but are not in immediate crisis, please call 303-706-3100.

Learn more about the WPD Co-Responder Unit: www.westminsterco.gov/905/Co-Responders

It's that time! We are now accepting applicants for this year's Citizens Police Academy starting in August!

Learn more about the daily operations within the Westminster Police Department including SWAT, K9, Patrol Procedures, Investigations, Crime Lab and so much more! Classes will run every Wednesday from 6 PM to 9 PM starting 8/19 through 11/4 with a graduation ceremony on 11/12.

◾Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/g/u7U1jdwyNY
◾Deadline to Apply: 8/4
*Please note spots are limited and expected to fill quickly

More Info: https://www.westminsterco.gov/874/Citizens-Police-Academy

A big congratulations to our five newest officers!

After graduating from 22 demanding weeks at the Adams County FLATROCK Regional Training Center, they’re ready to take the next step with . Over the next several months, this group will receive hands-on field training and mentorship from our seasoned officers as they prepare for solo patrol assignments. Special shoutout to Officer Swanson who brought home the "Top Physical Fitness" and "Top Driver" awards. Way to represent!

Welcome to the family!

(pictured left to right: Chief Haubert, Officer Kehl, Officer Swanson, Officer Norman, Officer Tripp, Officer Yates, Deputy Chief Lester)

One more day to go!

The last couple days of the Teen Police Academy have been action-packed with a K9 demo, traffic and DUI enforcement, high-risk stop scenarios, building searches, SWAT and SO much more! This group is awesome!