District Five

Officers in the community

Get Involved

The Commander's Meeting is specifically designed for your community and will keep you informed of the issues and important events in your neighborhood. Not only will you hear about the crime statistics for the entire district, you also get to connect with the district commander and community resource officers.

Commander’s Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at the district station. If you would like an ASL interpreter, please email us at 5.Dist@denvergov.org at least three business days prior to the meetingMeeting reminders are posted on Nextdoor.com.

Community Resource Officers

Community Resource Officers (CRO) provide assistance on issues such as neighbor disputes, public nuisances, zoning issues, fraud and crime prevention, and other neighborhood concerns. They attend regular neighborhood organization meetings and provide training on issues such as neighborhood watch, commercial and home security, gang awareness, crime prevention, and much more. 

District 5 Community Resource Officers:

Technician Monique Cabrera
monique.cabrera@denvergov.org
(720) 913-1486

Officer Lara Wooley
lara.wooley@denvergov.org
(720) 913-1945

School Resource Officers

School Resource Officers (SRO) are Denver police officers assigned to Denver Public High Schools. While safety, in and around the school, is of the greatest importance for the SRO, so is connecting with students, families, and staff to build and foster positive relationships. Together, we strive to maintain a secure and nurturing space for education to thrive.

District 5 School Resource Officers:

Officer Cody Jones - Northfield High School
cody.jones@denvergov.org
Officer Cody Jones is joining the Northfield High School community where he brings 13 years of law enforcement experience. As a high school baseball coach and father of four, Officer Jones understands the intricacies of high school and values the individuality of each student’s experience. He looks forward to being a mentor and resource for students this school year.

Officer Robert Madrid - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College
robert.madrid@denvergov.org
Officer Robert Madrid joins the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College community with excitement for working with the students to ensure they have the best year possible. With more than 10 years of law enforcement experience, Officer Madrid’s goal for the 2023-2024 school year is to build new relationships with the students while watching them succeed and move forward to their bright futures. He also welcomes any challenges in cornhole.

Officer Colin Sneideman - Montbello High School
colin.sneideman@denvergov.org
Officer Colin Sneideman excitedly joins the Montbello High School team where he brings six years of law enforcement experience and a passion for helping people – especially members of the youth community. Officer Sneideman loves that being a police officer allows him to connect with people and find the best way to help them, and is thankful for his role as a School Resource Officer where he will have many opportunities to help students. In this spare time, you can find him flying as he is a private pilot.

Outreach Case Coordinator

The Outreach Case Coordinator (OCC) program is part of DPD's commitment to approaching public safety services with a focus on helping to address the needs of our residents. This is accomplished by providing long-term connections to available services and supports. Clients could include community members who are experiencing substance misuse, behavioral health issues, homelessness or needing housing system navigation, immigrant and refugee system navigation, human services navigation, and many others.

What does an Outreach Case Coordinator Do?

  • Build a bridge between the community and the Denver Police Department
  • Provide educational material that highlights service providers to individuals who are in need
  • Assist individuals and families with finding available services
  • Help identify the individual's goals and needs
  • Maintain communication with individuals to evaluate the plan to ensure it is meeting the client's goals

Outreach Case Coordinator Supervisor:

Mandy Fiegel
mandy.fiegel@denvergov.org
(303) 704-3732

District Commander

Photo of Commander EngelbertCommander Joseph Engelbert began his career in law enforcement at the Denver Police Department in 2001, after serving and graduating as a Denver Public Safety Cadet. Throughout his time with DPD, Commander Engelbert worked in Patrol in District One, as a Detective in Districts One and Four, and the Sex Crimes Unit. He then tested and achieved the rank of Sergeant where he served Districts One and Four before moving to the Homicide Section and Robbery Section, and finishing at the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force. He went on to become a Lieutenant working in District Two, then the Chief’s Office, and ultimately District Five when he was appointed to the Commander of District Five.
 
Commander Engelbert grew up in Colorado and attended the Metropolitan State University of Denver and transferred to Colorado State University where he graduated with an Organizational Leadership degree. He also completed the D.C. Police Leadership Academy and has achieved countless awards and recognitions for his commitment to the safety of those in Denver.
 
Thanks to his experience, Commander Engelbert has made positive impacts in each of the roles he has served, and he brings a high level of professionalism and a community-oriented and solution-focused approach to policing. He truly values collaboration, transparency, and supporting his team and community members. Proficient in Spanish, Commander Engelbert works to connect with all residents in District Five.
 
Outside of work, Commander Engelbert focuses on his time with his family to include his wife, son, daughter and extended family. He also enjoys time spent in nature – especially the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

 

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