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Public Invited to Police Award Ceremonies

Every year the Arvada Police Department takes time to honor police officers, public servants, and citizens for outstanding ac ...More

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“Felony Lane Gang” Suspected in Daycare Theft from Cars

In December and January, 2012, four daycare providers in western Arvada were victims of smash and grabs from customer car ...More

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Another Decrease in Arvada’s Crime Rate

The overall crime rate in Arvada decreased for the fourth straight year in 2011. ...More

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Tornado Watch Vs Tornado Warning

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
This year, the tornado season started very early for many people in this country. Almost daily we read and hear ...More

Ralston House Seeks Pinwheel Gardeners

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Ralston House, the child advocacy center in Colorado's First Judicial District, is participating in Child Abuse Prevention Mo ...More

Animal Management Hosted Open House

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Arvada's Animal Management had an Open House on Friday April 6, 2012 ...More

Arvada Police Bust Burglary Ring

Monday, February 20, 2012
Arvada Police arrested a pair of suspects believed to be responsible for burglaries in the western part of the city ...More

Arvada Police Talk Crime at Community Roundtable March 1st

Monday, February 20, 2012
The Arvada PD will host a Community Roundtable open forum to give an overview of crime that occurred in the city in 2011. ...More

Arrested Burglary Suspect Entered Home Through Pet Door

Monday, February 20, 2012
A suspect arrested for a pair of burglaries in west Arvada allegedly made his way into homes through the tightest of spaces ...More

Citizen Police Academy Coming March, 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012
If police work fascinates you, here is your chance to see it from the inside out. ...More

Officer of the Year Named by Arvada Optimist Club

Friday, February 3, 2012
The Arvada PD is proud to announce that Officer Stephen Erholm has been selected as the Optimist Club's Officer of the Year ...More

Sunrise Bandit Arrested

Monday, January 23, 2012
Arvada police made an arrest of the apparent Sunrise Bandit in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, January 24, 2012. ...More

Arvada PD Took Part in Puffer Week

Saturday, January 14, 2012
The week of January 15-21, 2012 the focus was on vehicles left running unattended ...More

Pomona Youth Wrestling Treasurer Sentenced for Theft

Friday, January 6, 2012
The Jeffco DA announced sentencing of the former treasurer of the Pomona Youth Wrestling organization ...More

Arvada Police Arrest Alleged Sex Assault Suspect

Friday, January 6, 2012
Arvada Police arrested a Denver Sheriff’s Deputy on suspicion of sexual assault on a child ...More

Foster Elementary Students Pal with Police

Thursday, December 22, 2011
5th and 6th graders at Foster Elementary pal up with the Arvada Police Department for a hands-on look at policing ...More

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Owner Arrested $1 Million Worth of Marijuana Seized

Monday, December 12, 2011
An owner of a medical marijuana dispensary and one other man were arrested for illegal sales of marijuana ...More

King Soopers Break-In Causes Thousands in Damage

Sunday, December 11, 2011
Arvada Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect ...More

We, the members of the Arvada Police Department, pledge:

Respect for the law, our community, and one another

Dedication to service and professionalism

Responsibility for public safety and ethical conduct

We will always strive for excellence.


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