Police Services

Our online system makes it easy to request a police report, crash (motor vehicle accident) report, background check, or other official records. You can also use this system to track the status of your request.

When requesting police reports, please provide as much information as possible about the incident, including a case number if you have it. This will help us locate the correct records for you. NOTE: a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of the request, based on an estimation of copy cost and time required.

There may be times when a record is not releasable to the public. Denial Of Inspection Of Records (C.R.S. § 24-72-305) may result for the following reasons:

• Inspection or release is contrary to state statute
• Inspection or release is contrary to Supreme Court rule or order of any court
• Inspection or release is contrary to the public interest (i.e. investigative file material (whether the case is open or closed), intelligence information, information regarding security procedures of Sheriff, District Attorney or Police Department.)

*Cost includes: search, retrieval, redaction and copy

Fort Collins Police Services loves connecting with community members. We regularly get requests to present at meetings, give safety talks, give tours to youth groups and more. If you'd like to connect with an officer, dispatcher or other FCPS employee to learn more about public safety here in Fort Collins, please email fcpscommunity@fortcollins.gov.

Please note, this form is for public engagement requests only. If you'd like to report a crime, please call 911 or 970-419-3273 (FCPD) for non-emergencies.

This tool is focused on traffic safety compliance. The colored envelope provides a visual cue to officers that a driver may need accommodations due to various communication barriers. It is labeled with guidance for both the officer and the owner -- who can use it to provide information about their need or disability and include copies of important documents like driver's license and registration.

Any community member may request a blue envelope at the front desk of the Fort Collins Police building, at 2221 Timberline Rd. Participation in the program is by request only and no participant list or data storage is maintained.

Fort Collins Police received authorization from the Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) to participate in a daily, free and anonymous drug take-back program. This service complements the Nationwide DEA Drug Take-Back events and lets residents dispose of their drugs more easily. Community members may safely dispose of unused, unneeded and expired over-the-counter and prescription medications Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort Collins Police Services headquarters, 2221 S. Timberline Road.

• Exceptions for New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Please note items we cannot accept: intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes, mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters and illicit drugs.

ALL fireworks, including sparklers and snakes, are illegal to sell, possess or use in the city of Fort Collins.

Because Colorado summers typically bring dry weather, heat and wildfires, it is important to know and obey the fireworks laws in Fort Collins on the Fourth of July and all season. Fireworks cause thousands of injuries every year, disrupt your neighbors, scare animals and could cost you a large fine. Finding a public display of fireworks to enjoy is always more safe and legal!

Each July 4, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the risks - serious burns, other injuries, fires and even death.

Facts & Figures

In 2019, the Poudre Fire Authority responded to a garage fire caused by fireworks stored in the garage, causing more than $150,000 in damage.

From the Consumer Product Safety Commission's 2018 Annual Fireworks Report (published June 2019):

• Fireworks were involved in an estimated 9,100 injuries treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during calendar year 2018, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• An estimated 5,600 fireworks-related injuries (or 62 percent of the total estimated fireworks-related injuries in 2018) were treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments during a 1-month special study period between June 22, 2018 and July 22, 2018.
• Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for 36 percent of the estimated injuries in 2018. Nearly half of the estimated emergency department-treated, fireworks-related injuries were to individuals younger than 20 years of age.
• The parts of the body most often injured were hands and fingers (an estimated 28 percent); legs (an estimated 24 percent); eyes (an estimated 19 percent); head, face and ears (an estimated 15 percent); and arms (an estimated 4 percent).
• Forty-four percent of the emergency department-treated injuries were burns. Burns were the most common injury to hands, fingers and arms.

From the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control:

• Fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires and 16,900 outside and other fires. These fires caused an average of three deaths, 40 civilian injuries and an average of $43 million in direct property damage.

To search the most current information on registered sex offenders visit Colorado's Convicted Sex Offender List and Fort Collins Sex Offender List.

FCPS Registrations Hours

Monday | Closed

Tuesday | 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Wednesday | 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Thursday | 12:30 - 3 p.m. 

Friday | Closed

Closed on National Holidays 

Location

2221 South Timberline Road, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522

Please park in the north parking lot and enter the door on the north side of the building. Door sign indicates "Registration and Release."

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration or Interstate Compact fingerprints, please contact Nicole Ortiz at 970-221-6569.

Jeff Swoboda, Chief of Police

970-221-6550

jswoboda@fortcollins.gov

• Member of City Executive Leadership Team
• Manages Police Executive Staff

J. Gilmore, Director of Communications and Public Relations Unit

• Manages Public Relations requests
• Manages Media Response Team, social media, News Releases, and crises communication
• Manages Community Outreach and Engagement Team

Scheduled Advisory Committee meetings are listed below:

Greg Yeager, Deputy Chief of Police

• Chief of Staff
• Manages Accreditation
• Manages Crime Analysis Unit
• Manages Department’s Budget/Finance Office
• Manages FCPS Basic Police Academy
• Manages Internal Affairs Unit
• Manages Personnel & Training Unit
• Manages Professional Standards Unit

To share comments on Fort Collins Police conduct, call 970-416-2492.

Adam McCambridge, Assistant Chief - Patrol Division

• Manages Community Service Officers (CSO)
• Manages Uniformed Police Officers
• Oversees the Explorer Program

Community Service Officers (CSO’s) are non-sworn, unarmed civilian officers that have a limited commission within the city of Fort Collins. They respond to lower priority police calls and calls which are service oriented, and do not necessarily require any type of enforcement or arrest. When CSO’s respond to these types of calls, sworn police officers are able to respond to higher priority, 'in progress’ calls, and conduct proactive patrols and other enforcement-related tasks.

CSO’s allow the police department to provide an efficient, timely, and cost-effective service to our community and are also able to take on other duties such as Crime Scene Investigator, Peer Support Team member, Reserve CSO advisor, CRASH team member and Fitness team member.

Fort Collins Police Services offers free training and volunteer opportunities through the Reserve Community Service Officer program. Reserve CSOs are civilian volunteers who have an interest in law enforcement. They assist by working closely with officers, detectives, and specialty units, give presentations on crime prevention, conduct traffic control and patrols during events, provide security to crime scenes, and conduct surveillance. 

Requirements for CSO and Reserve CSO (These programs have specific age requirements due to the nature of law enforcement activities and training involved):

• must be at least 20 years of age;
• must be a citizen of the United States or legally authorized for employment within the U.S.
• must be willing to travel to Fort Collins regularly for training and meetings
• must possess a valid Colorado driver's license
• must pass a background check
• no felony arrests/convictions
• must pass an honesty/integrity examination
• reserve CSOs are required to attend regular training sessions and meetings.

Members of the community are encouraged to join the Department's Reserve Community Service Officer Unit. Ongoing training and all uniforms and equipment are furnished by Fort Collins Police Services.

If CSO isn't the right fit, but you're under 21 years old and at least 15, we have the program for you! The Fort Collins Police Explorer program offers similar training and opportunities for younger people interested in law enforcement. Read more about becoming a Police Explorer. For further information on either of these exciting programs, please contact Community Service Officer Supervisor, Angeline Allen, aallen@fortcollins.gov.

Interested in exciting and fun opportunities in law enforcement? Fort Collins Police Services offers training and experience for youth and young adults (ages 15 through 20) in the Police Explorer program. Young people get acquainted with the field of law enforcement as a future career choice, receive ongoing police training through instruction, hands-on practical exercises, and valuable real-world experiences, and regularly assist patrol officers with their duties. Contact Officer Yu Matsui.

Requirements (This program has specific age requirements due to the nature of law enforcement activities and training involved):

• must be at least 15 years old, but no older than 20;
• must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of Larimer County.
• must possess a valid Colorado driver's license or permit.
• must pass a background check.
• no felony arrests/convictions. 
• attend regular meetings and training sessions.

If the Explorer program isn't the right fit, you are at least 21 years old, and want to receive free training and law enforcement opportunities, then the Fort Collins Police Reserve Community Service Officer Unit is what you're looking for!

Kristy Volesky, Assistant Chief - Special Operations Division

• Manages District One (Old Town Office) and Alcohol/Tobacco Enforcement
• Manages Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement Team
• Manages Mental Health Response Team
• Manages School Resource Officer Unit
• Manages Strategic Operations Group
• Manages Traffic Unit
• Manages Uniformed Specialty Teams (SWAT, K9, Hazardous Device, and Emergency Preparedness)

The District One Substation (D1) serves the northeast section of Fort Collins and is located at 144 N. Mason Street, Suite 1 (southwest end of the Laporte parking structure) across from the Larimer County Justice Center. The D1 office helps establish a visible law enforcement presence in the Old Town area.

The D1 team's goals are to create community partnerships that reduce crime and disorder by carefully examining the characteristics of the neighborhood and then applying appropriate problem-solving remedies. Officers partner with local businesses, social service providers, and community members to mobilize support and resources, solve problems, and enhance quality of life.

District One Leadership Team

• Lt. Laura Lunsford, llunsford@fortcollins.gov, (970) 416-2836
• Day shift - Sgt. Matt Hahn, mhahn@fortcollins.gov, (970) 221-6561
• Night shift - Sgt. Allen Heaton - aheaton@fortcollins.gov, (970) 416-4227

Alcohol/Tobacco Enforcement

• (970) 416-2782

Contact: Sgt. Annie Hill, mhrt@fortcollins.gov

MHRT

We believe healthy communities are safe communities, that mental illness is not a crime, and that jails/hospitals should not be seen as the best ways to access appropriate care that lead to long-term wellness. The MHRT is comprised of 4 officer-clinician teams (licensed clinicians from UCHealth, and FCPS officers) focused on providing professional, compassionate, and comprehensive services through police/mental health collaboration:

• Increase on-scene safety for all involved parties.
• Route citizens to the most appropriate level of care.
• Avoid unnecessary referrals to hospital emergency rooms.
• Reduce incarceration related to crimes secondary to mental illness.
• Provide follow up care coordination to ensure citizens are able to access appropriate care.
• Create a culture of police-mental health collaboration with a focus on community need and collaboration.

HOPE

HOPE is a specialized unit of 4 officers focused on compassionate, proactive engagement with unhoused individuals in our community. Their mission is aimed at community well-being and connecting these individuals with long-term stability:

• offering support and connecting unhoused individuals with helpful resources.
• addressing sanitation and safety concerns around encampments.
• working with community partners to provide services like mental health support, shelter, and waste removal.

Contact: Sgt. Andy Ferraro, aferraro@fortcollins.gov, 970-416-2836

The School Resource Officer (SRO) program is a problem-solving approach to reducing crime by assigning specially trained officers to each of the traditional junior and high schools in the district to establish an ongoing rapport with students, staff and parents. The program began in 1995 and is a collaboration between Fort Collins Police Services and the Poudre School District (PSD) to provide a safe learning environment for all students and staff. It has three basic goals:

• to provide a safe learning environment and help reduce school violence.
• to improve school/law enforcement collaboration. 
• to improve perceptions and relations between students, staff, and law enforcement officials.

There are 11 SROs assigned to 38 schools, serving approximately 25,000 students. The team also includes 1 Sergeant and 2 Corporals.

Learn more about the SROs and PSD program.

Contact: SOG@fortcollins.gov, 970-416-2036

The Strategic Operations Group (SOG) is a relationship-based, data-driven policing unit that uses innovative strategies to address persistent criminal complaints that negatively affect the quality of life and safety of Fort Collins community members.

Data-Driven Policing — Identify high-crime areas through data analysis, community complaints, information from FCPS officers, and partnerships with other agencies to provide proactive interdiction that reduces crime and increases public safety.      

Prolific Criminal Activity and Locations — Identify, track, and investigate crimes committed at locations known to facilitate chronic criminal behavior.  

Community Partnerships — Create opportunities to provide a conduit for information sharing between Fort Collins Police Services and community members. SOG works closely with property managers, landlords, and residents to find creative and successful resolutions to ongoing prolific criminal activity. The goal is to enhance living conditions, foster community relationships, and ultimately improve the overall quality of life and safety for all.

Work Hours: 

• Tuesday and Wednesday - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Thursday and Friday - noon to 10 p.m.

Frank Barrett, Assistant Chief - Criminal Investigations Division 

• Manages Detective Units:
  • Crimes Against Persons Unit
  • Criminal Impact Unit (Fugitives & Repeat/Sex Offenders)
  • Cyber Crimes Unit
  • Forensic Services Unit
  • Property Crimes Unit
  • Special Investigations Unit (Northern Colorado Drug Task Force)
  • Victim Services Unit
• Manages Property & Evidence Unit

Contact: 970-224-6089

A program has been established by Fort Collins Police Services to provide aid to innocent people who suffer physical, emotional, or financial loss as a result of a crime of violence. The victim assistance team provides:

• crisis intervention services on-scene and immediately after the crime
• referral for treatment and/or counseling services
• information on your case and the investigation
• assistance with the recovery of evidence used in your case
• assistance with compensation application and board review
• assistance with any bond hearings and assignments to the District Attorney's Victim/Witness Unit

You may be eligible for financial assistance for medical and counseling costs if you have been a victim of crime, are innocent of any wrong-doing in the incident and cooperate with the prosecution of the case. Funds to compensate victims are collected from convicted offenders. To be eligible, you must report the crime to police within 72 hours of its occurrence and fully cooperate.

Protection Order Information - While the City and Fort Collins Police do not provide protection order services, there are many community resources which may help you through the process of obtaining a civil protection order. More information regarding domestic violence and other protective orders coming soon.

Contact: evidence@fortcollins.gov, 970-221-6835 

Hours– Appointment only

Monday through Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Property & Evidence Unit is responsible for the integrity, storage, preservation, and eventual release or disposal of all property and evidence collected by officers during the course of their duties. The items under our care range from evidence, to personal belongings, to found property.

Claiming/Release of Property

Releasing property in a timely manner is a primary objective for the Property & Evidence Unit.  A letter/postcard will be sent to the owner when the property can be claimed provided the Unit has the correct address on file. Any property not claimed within 30 days will be considered abandoned and disposed of accordingly.

• All releases are done by appointment only, as there may be additional steps needed for the Unit to be able to release the property.
•  All item(s) will be released in accordance with the law and FCPS retention policy and procedures.  The Unit does not release evidence without written authorization per FCPS policy; which may be required from the District Attorney’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, the investigator, and in some cases outside agencies. Contact the evidence unit during business hours to see if the property can be released, and to schedule an appointment to claim it if it is ready for release.
• Property must be claimed by the owner (or designee as listed below) with a government-issued photo ID card.
• Juvenile property may be released to the juvenile with proper identification or to the juvenile's parent or legal guardian. 

If you are picking up property for another adult, you will need a valid state-issued photo ID and one of the following:

• A notarized letter from the person who owns the property or was in possession of it when it was collected that states specifically what item(s) are authorized for release
• A notarized Power of Attorney from the person who owns the property or was in possession of it when it was collected that states specifically what item(s) are authorized for release.

Firearms

Firearms can only be released after a background check has been completed through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. CBI requires a valid Colorado ID or driver's license. If your background check is approved, you will be notified, and an appointment will be scheduled for pickup. Background checks can take 1-5 business days. Denials may be appealed through the CBI.

Justin Allar, Director of Information Services 

• Manages Fort Collins 911 (Communications Center)
• Manages Police IT/Technical Projects team
• Manages Records Unit

Contact: 970-221-6540, and select Option 1

The Records Unit gathers information from officers throughout the department before it is processed, stored, and reviewed—handling nearly 27,000 cases each year. Copies of accident reports and offense reports can be provided to individuals who request them in person or through the mail.

You can make a report online for the following:

• Report a crime in non-emergency situations.
• Report a motor vehicle accident in non-emergency situations (in person only).
• Purchase background checks (from our local database only).
• Purchase copies of police reports and motor vehicle accidents.
• Get a VIN check (by appointment).

If you are unable to use our online services, you may come to the main Records Unit during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). The Records Unit is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.