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About the Department
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 59.5 (49 sworn, 10.5 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.
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Weekly Police Department Incident Report Summary Nov. 27, 2023
This is a summary of incident reports taken by the Lafayette Police Department from Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 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. -
Holiday season crime prevention tips
During the holiday season, crime can have a slight increase Read on... -
Weekly Police Department Incident Report Summary Nov. 20, 2023
This is a summary of incident reports taken by the Lafayette Police Deparment from Nov. 20-26, 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. -
Restorative Justice Program - New for Lafayette Municipal Juvenile Offenders
The Restorative Justice Program is now available to municipal juvenile offenders. Read on... -
Lafayette and Boulder County joint investigation leads to arrests in metro-area auto theft ring
Grand jury returns indictments on eight adults responsible for over 45 auto thefts, dozens of documented acts of chop shop activity related to those vehicles, and over $96,000 in other stolen property Read on...
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Rick Bashor
Chief of Police
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Police Department
Physical Address
451 N. 111th St.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Phone: 303-665-5571Fax: 303-664-1873Emergency Phone: 911
Lobby Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm