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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Policies & Procedures

Written Directives

Employees are given direction to perform duties in an acceptable, honorable...

Written Directives... Police Spotlight
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Emergency Alerts

Town of Erie Emergency Alerts

The Erie Police Department recommends all Erie residents register for all 3 public safety answering points emergency notification systems. 

  1. ALL residents in Erie should register for emergency alerts through the Boulder County system to receive not...
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Police Spotlight
Posted on: December 14, 2022

A Look Ahead

Police Strategic Plan

The Erie Police Department is committed to serving and protecting our community with honor. The cornerstone of that mission is our vision: to be highly trained professionals. The goals for 2023 are as follows:

1) Safety and Crime Prevention

2)&...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Leash Law

Leash Reminder

It's quite easy for dog owners to overlook the impact an off-leash dog can have on children, adults, other animals - including well-behaved dogs and their law-abiding owners - but the consequences can be disastrous. Off-leash dogs have been known to get c...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: May 11, 2023

Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day

Police Week Proclamation

On May 9, 2023, the Erie Board of Trustees proclaimed May 14 - May 20, 2023 to be Police Week and May 15, 2023 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those peace officers who, through courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become di...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Vote for K9 Rudo

K9 Aftermath Grant

This Thursday (May 25, 2023) voting opens for K9 Rudo to win the 2023 K9 Grant.There are three ways to vote DAILY: 1) Visit online site DAILY: https://www.aftermath.com/k9-grant2) Like and comment on DAILY post with 'Er...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Erie Among Safest Cities

Safest Cities 2023 - Erie is 8

Safewise recently released its annual Safest Cities in Colorado Report for 2023, and Erie ranks 8th safest! Unfortunately, Colorado leads the nation in property crime per capita, with motor vehicle thefts representing 20 percent of those crimes. Safewise ...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Navigating School Busses

School Busses

Drivers are urged to use extreme care when around a stopped bus because the actions of children, especially younger students, can be unpredictable. The following actions are illegal (per theColorado driver’s handbook): ...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: December 22, 2022

Employee of the Year

Newman EOY 2022

The Erie Police Department is pleased to announce the 2022 Employee of the Year, Officer Branin Newman. Among his many deserving qualities is his exceptional work as a Field Training Officer, for which he is known to be a highly effective role mo...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: December 22, 2022

Our Mission

Mission Statement - Spotlights

Serving and Protecting the Community with Honor...

Mission, Vision, Values

The mission of the Erie Police Department is: Serving and protecting our community with honor.

The vision of the Erie Police Department is: 

To be highly trained police professionals committed to our communi...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: August 16, 2022

Your School Resource Officers

School Resource Officers

With school starting this week, school safety is on many minds. It’s been on our minds, especially those of our School Resource Officers, who are eager to return and do everything we can to make learning environments safe and support the success of all st...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: November 14, 2022

Volunteer Victim Advocates

Victim Services Volunteer

Are you looking to serve your community in a unique and valuable way? Consider becoming a Volunteer Victim Advocate with Erie Police! Advocates work as a liaison with officers and detectives immediately after a report to provide support services ...
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Police Spotlight
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Share the Road. Be Alert.

Motorcycle Safety

Motorists can help to make the road safer for motorcyclists.  

  • Provide motorcyclists with adequate room to maneuver. 
  • Leave at least a 3-4 second following distance. 
  • Allow extra maneuvering room in areas with potholes, pavement tr...
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Police Spotlight
Posted on: June 29, 2022

Keep Your Loved Ones Safe with Smart911 App

Smart 911

What if you could provide life-saving information to responders?
Now you can. 
The Smart911 system is a free service that allows residents to create a safety profile. The voluntary tool stores private information such as medical conditions, special...
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Police Spotlight
Posted on: July 25, 2022

Nightly Safety Check at 9 p.m.

9pmRoutine

Whether it be your car or home - take a minute to join Erie Police this week and every day, in the 9PM routine to make sure your belongings are safe through the night. Safety checklists, and creative ways to create a routine are posted daily this week on ...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: August 10, 2022

School Crossing Reminders

School Crossing Reminders

The Erie Police Department wants to remind kids, parents and motorists to be careful as the new school year begins. There are several things to keep in mind:  

  • Parents of younger children – talk with your children and remind them they need to alwa...
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Police Spotlight
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Safety Stop Law

COLORADO SAFETY STOP Law

Intersections are by far the most dangerous locations for bicyclists. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, more than 72 percent of reported crashes between bicyclists and motorists were intersection-related. This summer, the ‘Safety Sto...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: October 13, 2022

Meet the New Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

Durstock

Who is Laura Durstock?I’ve been with the Erie Police for five and a half weeks! I’m the new Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer. My past work experience has been in various aspects of dental work ranging from pediatrics to orthodontics.?What do you lo...

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Police Spotlight
Posted on: July 21, 2022

988 Lifeline

Lifeline

This July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org. So no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/...

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Police Spotlight