Police
2023 Budget
$41,991,699
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.
In 2023 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.
Department Programs:
- Administration
- Alternative Response
- Investigative Services
- Patrol Services/Traffic Enforcement
- Police Departmental Support Services
- Police & Fire Communications
- Tactical Response
- Training
- Wellness
Capital and Operating Budget (FY2021-23)
Expenditure by Program
Department Overview
Administration (Safe)
Administration includes the Police Chief and support staff.
Consists of Crime Prevention, Animal Protection, Code Enforcement, Photo Enforcement, Homeless Outreach Team, Mall Team, Encampment Team, and Victim Services.
Consists of the Target Crime Team, Narcotics, the Crime Lab, Crime Analysis, Major Crimes Unit, and Special Investigations.
Patrol Services/Traffic Enforcement
Consists of Patrol Watches, Neighborhood Impact Team, Traffic Enforcement and the Police Officer Training Program.
Police Departmental Support Services
Consists of Records and Information Systems, Finance/Budget/Grants, Fleet, Facilities Maintenance, Property and Evidence, Personnel and Technology
Police and Fire Communications is the Public Safety Answering Point for all 9-1-1 calls and other non-emergency police and fire requests for service.
Consists of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Bomb Squad, and Drone Team (UAS).
The Training Unit organizes mandatory training and maintains records of training of all police officers and other department members.
Consists of support teams and programs including the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Peer Support Team, Wellness Programs, and gym maintenance and equipment functions.
Department Staffing
