Crime prevention is the idea that the police are a part of and not apart from the community. Crime prevention is a proactive form of police work constituting one of the cornerstones of community policing. It is the reason that police officers patrol the streets: the police visibility engenders security and trust, and discourages criminal activity.
School Resource Officers
The Arvada Police Department has eight School Resource Officers who work full-time in the schools they serve to help ensure strong relationships and mentoring for Arvada youth.
Sexual Offenders
Colorado Law (Article 16, Title 22 CRS) requires persons convicted of certain sex crimes to register with the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction where they reside
Crime Maps and Statistics
The Arvada Police Department offers real-time crime reporting. You can get instant online access to the latest City of Arvada Crime statistics.