Winner Announced! Poster Contest

Congratulations to Shanmukha Modugula for winning first place in the Optimist Club of Erie's Respect for Law Enforcement Poster Contest!

Aspiring artists are featured by the Optimist Club of Erie, as a winner of their annual Respect for Law Enforcement Pos...

Seeking Tips | Weekend Business Burglar

Erie Police Seeking Tips | Weekend Business Burglar

School's Out!

[DRAFT] Hiring Certified Police Officers

To be an Erie police officer is to be an exceptional and courageous person who interacts frequently with the public and with the highest of integrity. Our customer service is above reproach; we are professional, compassionate, progressive, and community-o...

Operation Chill

The Erie Police Department is joining 7-Eleven and hundreds of law enforcement agencies in Operation Chill again this summer!  This program offers opportunities for your Erie officers to interact with youngsters and “ticket” t...

Vote for K9 Rudo

This Thursday (May 25, 2023) voting opens for K9 Rudo to win the 2023 K9 Grant.There are three ways to vote DAILY: 1) Visit online site DAILY: https://www.aftermath.com/k9-grant2) Like and comment on DAILY post with 'Er...

Tip A Cop Benefitting Special Olympics

Erie Police Officers are joining Erie Special Olympics Athletes at The Rusty Melon in a fundraising event called 'Tip A Cop'. Officers will be collecting funds to benefit Special Olympics, Colorado from 4-8 p.m. 

Now Hiring: Police Community Outreach Coordinator

Police Week and Peace Officers' Memorial Day

On May 9, 2023, the Erie Board of Trustees proclaimed May 14 - May 20, 2023 to be Police Week and May 15, 2023 as Peace Officers' Memorial Day in honor of those peace officers who, through courageous deeds, have lost their lives or have become di...

Upgrades to Emergency Alerts

Hiring Cadets

Sponsoring CadetsThe Town of Erie will pay the cost of the academy for each cadet selected AND pay an hourly rate of $30.We are looking for candidates to sponsor to attend the Arapahoe Community College Law Enforcement Academy, located in Littleton, Color...

Medication Take-Back Day - April 22

Twice a year, the Town of Erie Police Department partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. 

Details

April 22, 202310:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Erie Police Dep...

Sextortion Scams

In the first three months of this year, eight sextortion scams (online blackmail using nude images) have been reported to Erie Police; double the same period last year. Public Information Officer Amber Luttrell notes “sextortion scams concern la...

Poster Contest: Respect for Law Enforcement

Aspiring artists could be featured, if selected by the Optimist Club of Erie, as a winner of their annual Respect for Law Enforcement Poster Contest to receive a party for their class with a visit from Officers, and have their art in the Erie Police Annua...

Youth Academy Registration Open!

Are you a young person between the ages of 12 and 17 who is interested in seeing how the Erie Police Department operates? Get a sneak peek inside your local law enforcement agency during this fun-filled, two-day academy for youth! This free event has a li...

Is Your Kiddo Ready to Ride?

Seeking New Members

The Professional Standards Review Panel (PSRP) advises the Erie Police Department on Internal Affairs Investigations conducted by the Erie Police Department. While the panel does not have investigative or decision-making authority, the comments received a...

Testing Outdoor Emergency Sirens Monday

The Boulder County Office of Disaster Management will perform a test of the outdoor warning sirens at 10 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 3. The test will last two minutes and is audible from Mountain View Fire Rescue’s stations located...

Erie Among Safest Cities

Safewise recently released its annual Safest Cities in Colorado Report for 2023, and Erie ranks 8th safest! Unfortunately, Colorado leads the nation in property crime per capita, with motor vehicle thefts representing 20 percent of those crimes. Safewise ...

What can be done about unreasonable or loud sounds?

A good neighbor is mindful of how their sound activities (music, repairs, gatherings, etc.) might affect their neighbor's quality of life. An even better neighbor is aware of the Town of Erie's 'Unlawful Noise' ordinanc...

Sex Assault Arrest - Victims Encouraged to Report

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Michael T. Dougherty, District Attorney  

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 10, 2023        Contact: Shannon Carbone Phone: 303-441-3804 sca...

Spring Cleanup is May 8-13

Swatting Incidents

We are aware of a series of swatting incidents that have happened in various Colorado school districts today. Swatting is when someone makes a prank call to the police claiming an emergency, and provides a real address for officers to respond. While none ...

Arrest: Motor Vehicle Trespass

Arrest: Motor Vehicle TrespassThanks to Victim, Witnesses, and Plate Readers

10:55 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to Reliance Park (900 Weld County Road 1.5) on a vehicle trespass that had just occurred. The victim described the suspect and associated vehi...

Breeding Season: Be Coyote Aware

Prime time for coyote calling is upon us. Coyotes are more aggressive and more apt to respond to the right sounds in February and March. Alphas are protecting their space while roaming males are searching for a mate. If you encounter a coyote behaving agg...

Navigating School Busses

Drivers are urged to use extreme care when around a stopped bus because the actions of children, especially younger students, can be unpredictable. The following actions are illegal (per theColorado driver’s handbook): ...

Leash Law

It's quite easy for dog owners to overlook the impact an off-leash dog can have on children, adults, other animals - including well-behaved dogs and their law-abiding owners - but the consequences can be disastrous. Off-leash dogs have been known to get c...

Lets Taco Bout It

Join us for "Lets Taco Bout It" on Wednesday, February 8 from 5-6 p.m. at Wapos in Erie for tacos and conversation. 

Stop by and engage in any important topic of conversation.

Erie Police will treat you to a taco and thank you for your co...

Law Enforcement Job Fair

Arrest in Overnight Burglary

An arrest was made overnight at the Community Center. 
A suspect smashed the window to gain entry. 
The suspect was taken into custody without incident.  
There is no public safety threat.

Erie PIO Awarded Colorado PIO of the Year

Space is Limited: Community Academy

The nine-week academy meets Wednesday nights from 6-9 p.m. at the Erie Police Department beginning March 1.

The academy is designed to provide a medium for community members to understand why police do the things they do, encourage community members to bec...

EPD Phone Call Scam Alert

Please be aware of a scam Erie PD was recently made aware of in our community. 

Three parties have called to report a scam in which the party receives a voicemail asking them to call back either a "Sergeant Josh Roberts" or a "Lieut...

Employee of the Year

Wildfire Northwest of Boulder

Canceled: Lets Taco Bout It

Due to the snow, we are rescheduling this event! Stay tuned.

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Join us for "Lets Taco Bout It" on Wednesday, January 18, from 5-6 p.m. at Wapos in Erie for tacos and conversation.&am...

A Look Ahead

The Erie Police Department is committed to serving and protecting our community with honor. The cornerstone of that mission is our vision: to be highly trained professionals. The goals for 2023 are as follows:

1) Safety and Crime Prevention

2)&...

Repairing Harm

Restorative Justice is an Erie Police program that brings together the harmed person (victim) and the person who caused harm (offender), community members, and support people to reveal how the offender can repair the harm. 

Do you believe there ar...

Stolen Vehicles in Erie

911 Landlines Disabled for 500 Homes

Police Advisory

On Monday, November 28, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Erie Police was dispatched to the Blue Sky Condominiums, located at the 1400 block of Blue Sky Way, to reports of a weapons offense. The reporting party had come outside to leave for work and noticed an ...

Volunteer Victim Advocates

Idling in Erie

Idling in Erie 

Cause and Effect 

With cold mornings comes the desire to warm up your vehicle before heading out for the day. Before you do, consider the costs of ‘puffing’ – car theft being one of th...

May 1: What Parent's Need to Know About Teen Substance Use & Social Media

Erie Police Department is committed to educating parents on what they need to know when it comes to teen use of drugs, alcohol, vaping, and social media in Erie schools.

Details

Thursday, May 1, 20235:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Erie Police Department1000 Telleen Avenu...

Mar. 16: What Parent's Need to Know About Teen Substance Use & Social Media

Erie Police Department is committed to educating parents on what they need to know when it comes to teen use of drugs, alcohol, vaping, and social media in Erie schools.

Details

Thursday, March 16, 20235:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Erie Police Department1000 Telleen Av...

Jan. 19: What Parent's Need to Know About Teen Substance Use & Social Media

Erie Police Department is committed to educating parents on what they need to know when it comes to teen use of drugs, alcohol, vaping, and social media in Erie schools.

Details

Thursday, Jan. 19, 20235:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Erie Police Department1000 Telleen Ave...

Nov. 17: What Parent's Need to Know About Teen Substance Use & Social Media

Erie Police Department is committed to educating parents on what they need to know when it comes to teen use of drugs, alcohol, vaping, and social media in Erie schools.

Details

Thursday, Nov. 17, 20225:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Erie Police Department1000 Telleen Ave...

Meet the New Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

Who is Laura Durstock?I’ve been with the Erie Police for five and a half weeks! I’m the new Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer. My past work experience has been in various aspects of dental work ranging from pediatrics to orthodontics.?What do you lo...

Halloween Safety Stop

Du Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu Nu BATMAN! This year's Safety Stop is all about mischief and mayhem - Gotham style. This event brings a number of challenges, including solving the Riddler’s hunt through the building, ...

Coffee With A Cop - Wednesday Nov. 2

Join us for 'Coffee with a Cop' Wednesday, 11/2, from 9-10 a.m. at Cristos Coffee.It's 'Late Start Day' at Erie High School!Erie PD School Resource Officers and other available officers will be hosting...

EPD T-shirt Phishing Scam

Erie PD does NOT sell merchandise, to include any logo'd shirts, or other items.

Across the metro area, police departments are becoming a target for phishers. The bad actors attempt to entice the public into purchasing t-shirts or other memorabili...

Coffee With A Cop - Wednesday Oct. 5

Join us for” Coffee with a Cop” this Wednesday 10/5 from 9-11 a.m. at Cristos Coffee.Erie PD Command Staff along with other available on-patrol officers will be hosting a conversation with the community.  EPD...

Overnight Catalytic Converter Thefts

Between midnight and 2 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, three catalytic converters were stolen from three Toyota Priuses in three different neighborhoods in Erie (Old Town, Colliers Hill, Erie Commons).

Three suspects in a white sedan approach the vehicles park...

UPDATE: Occupants Identified: Request for Information

UPDATE: Vehicle Occupants Identified

This afternoon, Sept. 29, 2022, investigators made contact with the driver and passenger of the Honda Civic in the incident that occurred on September 22.

Both occupants are minors. With parental permission, the pair sha...

Shots Fired from Vehicle: Vista Parkway and Eaton Street

On Sunday morning, 6:30 a.m., September 25, 2022, a motorist called to report their vehicle had been shot. While driving east on Vista Parkway, before approaching Eaton Street, the motorist came upon a dark-colored SUV that had slowed and pulled over to t...

Walgreens ATM Robbery

While you were out like a light this morning (Wednesday, Sept. 28), Officer Powers noticed headlights in the Walgreens parking lot at Erie Parkway and County Line Road.

Surveillance video detected two trucks, one red Ford and one blue Chevy, arriving at th...

Safety Stop Law

Intersections are by far the most dangerous locations for bicyclists. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, more than 72 percent of reported crashes between bicyclists and motorists were intersection-related. This summer, the ‘Safety Sto...

Opt-in Erie: Emergency Alerts (and testing!)

Erie is one of the first communities in Boulder County to test the system locally. How to RSVP

1. First, program the number that will alert you into your contacts. We suggest a name like ‘Erie Emergency.’ Adding the number as a contact will also help...

Saturation Saturday

Too often, we see drivers making the wrong decision to drive impaired. 

That’s why we are joining together with Mother's Against Drunk Driving this Saturday night to send a clear message to Colorado’s drivers: If you d...

Your School Resource Officers

With school starting this week, school safety is on many minds. It’s been on our minds, especially those of our School Resource Officers, who are eager to return and do everything we can to make learning environments safe and support the success of all st...

School Crossing Reminders

Mayor Brooks and WCR5

In a video statement released on August 6, 2022, Mayor Justin Brooks said, "Hello, I am Justin Brooks, Mayor of the Town of Erie, Colorado. Today, I am coming to you with an update on the Weld County Road 5 widening project, as well as a lit...

Let's Talk K9s: Community Safety Tools - hosted by EPD

Nightly Safety Check at 9 p.m.

Whether it be your car or home - take a minute to join Erie Police this week and every day, in the 9PM routine to make sure your belongings are safe through the night. Safety checklists, and creative ways to create a routine are posted daily this week on ...

License Plate Readers

988 Lifeline

This July, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org. So no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/...

Prime Time for Prime Day Scams

Behavior is Suspicious - not Persons

Keep Your Loved Ones Safe with Smart911 App

Join Us: Tues., Aug. 2: National Night Out

National Night Out is an annual community celebration and effort to reduce crime – and the fear of crime – in our neighborhoods.This year’s celebration is on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the Erie Community Park from 6 – 8 p.m...

Exit Plan: Fireworks Show

Leave it to the Pros: Fireworks

Pack Your Patience: Fireworks Show

Emergency Alerts

Runner Seriously Injured in Hit and Run

At 8:14 a.m., on Saturday, June 18, officers were dispatched to a report of a hit and run crash at the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 10. According to witnesses, a runner was using the crosswalk heading westbound on CR 10 and was struck by ...

Your Golf Car: Our Mission to Serve and Protect

The Erie Police Department has noted an uptick in questions, concerns, and confusion as 'other vehicles’ have increased in popularity. In the coming weeks, stay tuned for more pieces that will clarify the differences between these vehic...

Operation Chill

The Erie Police Department is joining 7-Eleven and hundreds of law enforcement agencies in Operation Chill again this summer!  This program offers opportunities for our Erie officers to interact with youngsters and “ticket” th...

Let's Talk 'Community Safety Tools'

Shared Parks Quality of Life

Buckle Up

EPD is reminding residents of the importance of wearing a seat belt. The consequences of not wearing, or improperly wearing, a seat belt are clear:

• Buckling up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, whereas not buckling up can result in being ...

School's Out!

Recognize this Person?

Flood Risk?

To assess if your property is located in or near an area that has a high flood risk, or is near either a Federal Emergency Management Agency regulated floodplain or a local regulatory floodplain:

1. Visit mhfd.org/floodmap
2. Enter your address
3. Higher flo...

Community Academy Success

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Congrats to the Class of 2022

The past few years have had more than their fair share of challenges, but you’re all persevered and made it to this special day. On behalf of Erie Police, congratulations to the Class of 2022. If you’re attending graduation parties thi...

Share the Road. Be Alert.

EPD Detective Featured on #GovPossible

The EPD is pleased to share that Detective Shannon Crow was selected to be featured in the People of Public Service’s Gallery for Public Service Recognition Week (May 9-13). In remarking on her commendable dedication to the community, and when a...

Commander Haefele Honored by Rotary

Now Hiring!

The Erie Police Department has a great opportunity for the right person or persons who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement and join a growing department and community.

We are looking for candidates to send to the Red Rocks Community College Law Enfo...

Is your kiddo ready to ride?

Respect for Law Enforcement Contest

The Optimist Club of Erie has announced the details of the 2022 ‘Respect for Law’ poster contest. The contest is open to elementary school-age children (K-8) who attend Erie elementary schools. Entry forms are available at the elementa...

EPD Places 50 Door Hangers a Month

It's Saturday afternoon and you're vacuuming your car. The kids interrupt to get their bikes untangled and off they go. You pay no attention to the person strolling by your house. That person, you assumed is a neighbor, knows from experi...

Distraction Reaction

On average, 42 crashes occur each day in Colorado due to distracted driving. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), in partnership with the Mountain View Fire Department and the Erie Police Department, ask drivers to “Put down the pho...

FBI Warns of Scams

The FBI is warning the public of ongoing widespread fraud schemes in which scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in attempts to extort money or steal personally identifiable information.

Read more in the News Release:

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EPD Gifted Virtual Training Simulator

In recent years, the call for police reform has led to a need for more refined police training systems. In order to create a safe space for officers to train and learn from mistakes, several police departments around the country have adopted new technolog...

Hot Off the Press! EPD Annual Report

The Erie Police Department recently released the 2021 Annual Report. In this edition, Chief Stewart celebrates accomplishments, captures crime statistics, and shares other relevant data of the year. View the Annual Report, and archives on the webpage.