This is an important program that gives children the tools needed when calling 911. Our goal is to teach all young children in the Castle Rock area about the importance of 911 and how to use it if they are in an emergency.
By creating something that positively impacts human behavior, such as painting murals on bridges, crime can be deterred. The idea is part law enforcement science and part creativity. Officially called Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, the theory is that police officers, planners, architects and the community can work together to prevent crime at the start of a project.
Every year, we provide the residents of Castle Rock a chance to gain a better understanding of what law enforcement officers go through on a daily basis through the Citizens' Police Academy. Participants engage in a combination of classroom and hands-on training.
CodeRed is a high-speed telephone emergency notification system that allows public safety personnel to send messages directly to residents – whether they are home or away – during an emergency. It uses geo-tracking to target specific areas with prerecorded phone messages, emails or texts.
The goal of the Department's Community Policing philosophy is to assist the public in establishing and maintaining a safe, orderly social environment to live, work and play. The Community Partnership Unit (CPU) is dedicated to solving crimes and resolving citizens' concerns by working with and gaining support from the community.
Our team consists of a police officer and a mental health clinician to be available on calls for service which involve mental health issues, either acute or chronic. Each team member fills a unique role to ensure safety, conduct medical clearances, and assess mental health needs.
Tell us what you think: In an effort to increase community engagement, outreach, education, and optimize communication and marketing programs, we invite your feedback as part of our Community-Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving Program.
Boys and girls ages 13 to 17 participate in a four-day experience that challenges them both mentally and physically. Attendees participate in a range of outdoor adventure activities that focus on developing teamwork and leadership.
As part of the Crime Stoppers program, witnesses and others with information can receive a monetary award, if their tips lead to an arrest and charges filed against a suspect, while remaining anonymous. Awards range from $50 - $2,000, but higher awards have been made to tipsters providing assistance in more serious crime categories.
The Castle Rock Police Department has created a voluntary Specific Response Registry to identify Castle Rock residents who may need extra assistance in the event of an emergency or evacuation. This registry also will allow police officers to access disability-specific information more easily during contact with registrants.
Castle Rock is a safe community, and you can help keep it that way. Castle Rock Police is looking for community safety and administrative volunteers. Help contribute to the success of the police department and become a volunteer in police service.
