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The Greenwood Village Police Department values being a part of the community and offers opportunities for you to learn about their services and operations and how they contribute to the safety of the Village. The opportunities are educational experiences, which through active participation expands your knowledge and understanding of the profession. Along with hosting annual citizen and youth academy’s the Police Department offers tours for scout troops, students, and other groups as well as a volunteer program. When requested, police officers attend homeowner association and local business meetings to answer questions and provide safety tips for the community.
You can also find information here regarding our School Resource Officers and other programs that benefit the community.
For more information, please call 303-773-2525.
- Pharmaceutical Drug Disposal
- Citizens' Academy
- School Resource Officers
- Youth Academy
- Found or Unclaimed Property
- Fingerprinting Services
Prescription Drug Drop Off Locations:
The Greenwood Village Police Department encourages you to take your expired or no longer needed prescription drugs to a drug drop-off location. This effort is focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances and other medications from our nation's medicine cabinets throughout the year.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has a Drug Drop Box located inside the lobby of their Headquarters Building, 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO. It is available to the public year-round during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), excluding holidays.
Store Safely....Dispose Wisely
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Disposing of Sharps and Needles
- Place syringes and other injectables in a rigid plastic (like an empty laundry detergent) or metal container with a screw-on cap.
- Place a label/warning on the container (Example: Syringes - Do Not Recycle).
- Place sealed containers in the trash, not recycling.
- Or purchase a sharps container at your pharmacy. Your pharmacy may see pharmacy may sell pre-labeled, mail-back containers.
For more information, please call 303-773-2525.
Citizens' Academy
Enrollment is now closed! We have reached the limit of participants for this session. Check back later for our next offering of Citizens' Academy.
Citizens' Academy is returning again in 2023!
February 23 - May 11, 2023
Thursday evenings, 6 pm - 9 pm
The Police Department proudly hosts an annual Citizens' Academy. The academy offers citizens the opportunity to learn more about the employees of the police department and their combined efforts to ensure the safety of the community. The academy is designed for adult participants over the age of 18. There is no cost to attend.
Too often the inaccurate portrayal of police officers on television is the only perception many individuals may have about police officers. Our classes are designed to give you a better understanding of the Police Department by sharing with you our day-to-day practices. Through active participation in a variety of fun and informative classes, graduates leave with a greater awareness of police operations and problem-solving efforts within the Village. A graduate told us “When I was growing up I was afraid of the police. After this academy, I’m not afraid anymore and I want to take the program again”.
Courses
Various courses throughout the Academy offer hands-on participation. Our D.U.I. Investigation class includes driving a golf cart through traffic cones while wearing “Fatal Vision” goggles to simulate how a person feels while driving under the influence of alcohol. Participants see firsthand how the forensics of crime scene investigation is done during the mock crime scene and criminal investigation class.
A firearms safety session is offered where instruction is given on gun safety and everyone is given the opportunity to shoot a handgun, shotgun, and semi-automatic rifle. This session also includes a computer-based firearms training simulator which places the student in video-based training scenarios where split-second decisions to shoot or not shoot must be made. Participants see firsthand the complexity of decision-making used by police officers.
Additional classes cover a wide range of law enforcement topics including Patrol Services Procedures, Investigations, 9-1-1 Center operations, Emergency Response Team, and Traffic Enforcement. Participants will tour the Greenwood Village Police Department and have the opportunity to receive training in C.P.R. Everyone attending the Academy is encouraged to accompany a police officer on a “Ride-Along” during a patrol shift.
The Citizen’s Academy is free of charge and open to anyone, not just a resident of Greenwood Village. The classes consist of twelve sessions followed by a graduation. Classes are held Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (location to be determined). Two optional Saturday classes are scheduled and you will be provided those dates on the first day of class. The final session ends with a celebration for class graduates and their guests.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Citizens’ Academy, applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Have no felony convictions and give consent for a background check as part of the application process.
- Have no misdemeanor convictions within one year of application.
Any requirement may be waived or modified upon review and approval by the Police Chief.
The City of Greenwood Village occasionally uses photographs and videos of attendees in promotional, social media, and educational materials.
By virtue of your attendance, you agree to the usage of your likeness in such material.
Application
Applications will be available for the 2023 session starting December 12, 2022.
To apply for Citizens' Academy, please fill out our Citizens' Academy Online Application Form.
For more information please contact Police Officer Rodney Valenzuela at 303-944-5379 or by email.
School Resource Officers are Greenwood Village Police officers assigned to work directly with the public and private schools in Greenwood Village. Each School Resource Officer receives advanced and specialized training that assists them in serving in and around the school environment. The goal of the School Resource Officer Unit is to work in partnership with schools, staff, parents, and students to create a safe, fun, and positive learning environment in the Village.
Safety
School Resource Officers work with school administrations, staff, parents, and students to assure a safe and productive learning environment. In addition to enforcing laws and ordinances, School Resource Officers are tasked with a variety of duties. These may include security operations, school safety planning, safety consulting, mental health collaborations, and school threat assessments. School Resource Officers work to apply the law and resources available to them to limit disruptive influences and maintain a positive school community.
Community Partnership
Greenwood Village School Resource Officers are aware that schools are an integral part of any community structure. Events at a school can affect surrounding communities and influences from communities can affect schools. For this reason, School Resource Officers can often be seen taking a proactive role in the community areas immediately surrounding Village schools. It is not uncommon for School Resource Officers to work in residential, business, and park areas where student safety is paramount.
Education
School Resource Officers are not formal educators, however, they do have specialized knowledge and information that can often be useful in a classroom environment. School Resource Officers are often called in to conduct special classes and information sessions for students, teachers, and staff. Some of these topics include drug education, stranger danger, internet safety, law-related education, driver's education, and criminal justice studies, among others. School Resource Officers are available to teachers and students to speak on tailored safety and community-related topics by appointment.
Mentoring
School Resource Officers work to be visible and accessible to the school community. Officers strive to build relationships with students and be positive role models in their schools. Although School Resource Officers are not professional counselors they are accessible points of contact for students. They are available to discuss topics that may interest the student or provide feedback support and resources on issues affecting them at school or at home. Please encourage your students to stop into any School Resource Officer's office and introduce themselves. The officer would love to meet them!
Current Schools Resource Officers:
Commander Joe Gutgsell 303-486-8265 | Officer Rodney Valenzuela 303-486-8251 |
Sergeant Steve Nelson 303-486-8272 | Officer Max Addante 303-486-1581 |
Corporal Sarah Joswick 303-486-8274 | Officer Reiley Altenborg 303-486-6652 |
Officer Patrick Taylor 303-486-1547 |
Schools in Greenwood Village:
Cherry Creek High School 9300 E Union Avenue Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720-554-2285 | Campus Middle School 4785 S Dayton Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720-554-2700 |
West Middle School 5151 S Holly Street Greenwood Village, CO 80121 720-554-5100 | Belleview Elementary School 4851 S Dayton Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720-554-3100 |
Greenwood Elementary School 5550 S Holly Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 720-554-3400 | Aspen Academy 5859 S University Boulevard Greenwood Village, CO 80121 303-346-3500 |
For more information, please call 303-773-2525.
Youth Academy
The application period for the 2023 Youth Academy has closed. We look forward to hosting more students next summer!
Monday, June 5 through Friday, June 9, 2023
West Middle School
5151 S. Holly Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80121
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Greenwood Village Police Department
6060 S. Quebec Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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The Police Department hosts its Summer Youth Academy for local area students between 14 and 18 years of age. The purpose of the Youth Academy is to provide a variety of presentations on the operations of the police department and to share this information with the youth of the community that we serve. There is no cost to attend!
The Youth Academy has been designed to give young people a better understanding of police operations in their community through active participation, communication, and cooperation. At the same time, it allows police officers conducting the sessions a unique opportunity to interact with youth and hear their perception of how the department is serving their needs.
Sessions
The Summer Youth Academy consists of five sessions. The sessions are held each day from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at West Middle School and/or City Hall. Parents must arrange for transportation of their child to and from the location each day. The final session ends with a luncheon for class participants. Each attendee who completes the academy will receive a certificate of attendance.
The Youth Academy covers a wide range of topics including:
- 911 Center / Police Communications
- Patrol Procedures
- Traffic and D.U.I. Enforcement
- Traffic Accident Investigation
- Criminal Investigations / Crime Lab
- Witness / Observation Skills
- Safe Driving Skills
- Use of Force Issues
- K-9 Police Dog
Apply Online (not currently available)
Participants must commit to attending all sessions offered in order to benefit from the Youth Academy program. If you are interested in attending the Youth Academy, complete the application and submit it. Parents must complete and submit a waiver of liability and consent to participate forms prior to a student being allowed to attend. For more information, please email us or call the Police Department Non-Emergency Line at 303-773-2525.
The City of Greenwood Village occasionally uses photographs and videos of attendees in promotional, social media, and education materials. By virtue of your attendance, you agree to the usage of your likeness in such material.
Found and Unclaimed Property
The mission of the Greenwood Village Police Department Property and Evidence Unit is to preserve and protect property and evidence by providing professional, proficient, and systematic storage and handling of each and every piece of property or evidence that is entrusted to our care.
Found Property
Found property will be held for 30 days from the date it was received. After 30 days the property will be disposed of or auctioned pursuant to Greenwood Village Ordinance.
Unclaimed Property
The Greenwood Village Police Department currently has the following types of property which will be disposed of by the City unless the owner thereof reclaims such property in the manner provided by law within thirty (30) days after the item is received into the Greenwood Village Police Department Property and Evidence Section. The following items are examples of items being held; bicycles, car keys, sporting goods, wallets, handbags, electronics, cameras, camera accessories, clothing, cellular phones, tools, office supplies, jewelry, firearm accessories, and documents.
Picking up Property From the Greenwood Village Police Department
In order to claim your property, you must call to make an appointment with the Property & Evidence Unit at 303-773-2525. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. You must provide government-issued picture identification.
For more information please call 303-773-2525.
Fingerprinting Services
Effective September 24, 2018, all Colorado Law Enforcement agencies, including the Greenwood Village Police Department will no longer provide fingerprint services for employment purposes.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has mandated that all fingerprints are electronically completed by a CBI-approved vendor.
Court-Ordered Fingerprints
Court-ordered fingerprints are fingerprints that are ordered by a judge, either through the Arapahoe County Court or the Greenwood Village Municipal Court, pursuant to C.R.S §16-21-104. The Greenwood Village Police Department will complete court-ordered fingerprinting for arrests made by the Greenwood Village Police Department by appointment only at 6060 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Please call 303-773-0252 and ask for the Court Marshall to make an appointment.