Program & Services

Community Academy

The Denver Police Department hosts several Community Academies throughout the year. The academy is designed to give an insight into how/what/why the Department operates.

The State of Colorado authorizes legal residents of Colorado who demonstrate competence with handguns to carry concealed handguns in all authorized areas of the state and in accordance with state law.

Police Academy and Training

The Denver Police Academy provides basic/lateral recruit training and administers the Continuing Education Program for the police department.

Victim Services

The Victim Assistance Unit (VAU) provides crisis intervention services, support, information, and advocacy to victims, witnesses, and family members in the event of a criminal victimization or in certain instances of non-criminal stark misfortune.

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)

The Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) Program helps to sustain a spirit of cooperation and partnership with the community to enhance the Denver Police Department’s ability to serve the city of Denver. Volunteers are an integral part of our organization and have proven to be a valuable asset by increasing police responsiveness, service delivery, and information input.

Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program

Denver's Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program is about public safety and building collective and systemic responses to unmanaged behavioral health challenges. This response includes trauma-informed, meeting people where they are at, and harm reduction principles.

Police Awards and Memorials

The City and County of Denver recognizes police officers and police department employees that go above and beyond the regular call of duty to serve citizens. We also recognize the officers who have fallen in the line of duty while serving and protecting our community.

Dungeons & Dragons Police Department

A community engagement program enacted by the Denver Police Department based on the classic Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game.

Denver Police Explorer Program

The Denver Police Explorer Program is for youth ages 15-20 within the Denver metro area who want to learn about a career in law enforcement.