Police Department

About the DepartmentLafayette PD Badge

The City of Lafayette Police Department is a contemporary law enforcement agency that has been providing excellent services to the community for over 100 years.

Our department consists of 55 (45 sworn, 10 civilian) dedicated and talented individuals who operate under a community policing philosophy. This philosophy directs department members to form lasting partnerships with members of the community, providing continuous feedback from the community to the police department. This two-way communication results in an outstanding relationship with the community and a high level of responsiveness to community needs and concerns.

Mission

"Service with Honor and Integrity."

The Lafayette Police Department provides professional, ethical, impartial, and community-oriented law enforcement services to residents and visitors alike. The department promotes community safety and well-being, reduces crime, the fear of crime and neighborhood decay, and protects life and property.

The Lafayette Police Department participates in a multi-agency team to investigate peace officer-involved shootings in Boulder County. Boulder County Investigation Team Protocol.

  1. Quick Links
  2. FAQ's
  1. Police badge in background with Police News Release title in front

    Lafayette detectives bust metro-area construction site crime ring

    Grand Jury returns indictments on six individuals responsible for over $1.1 million in property theft and over $27,000 in construction site damage Read on...
  2. Catetch Catalytic Converter Labeling Kit

    Catalytic Converter Labeling Kits

    Lafayette Police Department, in partnership with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA), are making kits available to the public for catalytic converter labeling to deter, and aid in the prosecution of, catalytic converter thefts Read on...
  3. police and city logos_ news flash graphic

    DA’s report finds Lafayette police officer legally justified during officer-involved shooting

    Investigation concluded Officer Fender was legally justified in his use of physical force and determined the suspect’s manner of death was suicide Read on...
  4. Police Report Summary

    Weekly Police Department Incident Report Summary May 29, 2023

    This is a summary of incident reports taken by the Lafayette Police Department from May 29-June 4, 2023. Accident reports are not included in this summary. Please note, some information is not subject to public view at the posting of this summary. View summary of incident reports
  5. Police Report Summary

    Weekly Police Department Incident Report Summary May 22, 2023.

    This is a summary of incident reports taken by the Lafayette Police Department from May 22-28, 2023. Accident reports are not included in this summary. Please note, some information is not subject to public view at the posting of this summary. View summary of incident reports
View All