Police

2025 Budget:

$46,425,876

284.50 FTE

Department Overview:

The Boulder Police Department partners with the community to provide service and safety.  The mission entails a full range of services, which includes but are not limited to crime prevention, enforcement, security, investigations, management of public disorder and quality of life issues, emergency and disaster response, and training. The Boulder Police Department strives to be a premier law enforcement agency and a model of excellence in policing by creating partnerships, building trust, reducing crime, and improving the quality of life for our community.

 

Within the overarching umbrella of the Reimagine Policing Plan, in 2025, the Boulder Police Department will be focused on delivering high quality and equitable policing utilizing modern and evidence-based programs as well as technology and advanced courses of training. 

 

The 2025 Police Department Budget includes several budget realignments for software and positions, one-time funding for wellness, department-wide training, and several fixed-term positions, and new ongoing funding for positions and base budget increases.

 

Summary of 2025 Budget Enhancements and Realignments: 

1) One-time funding to extend the fixed-term Victim Services Specialist position for one more year ($80,000).

2) Realignment of funding to purchase additional E-Bikes ($19,000).

3) Realignment of a sergeant position from the Departmental Support Services Program to Police Services (180,000). 

4) One-time funding for a two-year fixed term Police Accreditation Manager position ($130,000).

5) One-time increase in funding for department-wide training ($50,000) and realignment of funding for reporting software ($109,000).

6) One-time increase for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) due to overwhelming participation ($50,000)

7) Addition of a civilian Property & Evidence supervisor allowing the department to realign the current sergeant position to proactive policing ($130,000). 

8) Realignment of a half-time Police Services Coordinator position from the Fleet & Facilities Department ($44,000).

9) Realignment of funding for a civilian armorer ($116,000).

10)  Ongoing funding for the Digital Forensics Lab Task Force ($82,000).

11)  Increase in funding for the regional Boulder County Drug Task Force ($13,200).

 

Department Programs:

• Police Administration
• Alternative Response
• Departmental Support Services
• Police & Fire Communications
• Police Services