Community Outreach
Colorado Springs Police Department
Community Outreach
It is the mission of the Colorado Springs Police Department to "promote the quality of life in Colorado Springs by providing police services with integrity and a spirit of excellence, in partnership with our Community."
In order to achieve this mission, the police department provides other services to the community in addition to the law enforcement function. Our community outreach efforts are intended to solidify the relationships we have with the public – our customers – to ensure that together, we can respond to issues affecting our quality of life and maintain this beautiful city as among America’s safest.
The Colorado Springs Police Department offers a variety of services that inform, educate, and protect the residents of our community. While some of these services directly affect your safety and security, the police department's ultimate goal is to provide services that improve the overall quality of life in our community.
Crime Prevention and Education
The Colorado Springs Police Department has a Crime Prevention Officer based out of each of the four patrol divisions. Crime Prevention Officers are available to provide satety tips and offer numerous free classes to teach you how to protect yourself, your family and your property. It is our Crime Prevention Officers who oversee our Neighborhood Watch and Business Watch programs. Please contact your area's Crime Prevention Officer for more details on the services they provide.
Citizens' Academy
Every spring and fall the Colorado Springs Police Department offers an 11 week Citizens' Academy for citizens who reside or work in Colorado Springs. The Citizens' Academy offers an indepth look at he inner workings of our department. Please click here for more information on the Citizens' Academy or to apply for the next class.
Explorer (Cadet) Program
The Colorado Springs Police Department has an active Explorer program for youths age 14 1/2-21. This program allows area youth who are interested in a law enforcement career to gain first hand knowledge of policing while giving back to their community. You can find out more information on this program by clicking here.
Station Tours
The Colorado Springs Police Department offers station tours by appointment. Tours are designed for groups of people who are interested in the various functions of the Police Department. To learn more about station tours, or to book a tour, pease click here.
