Departments - S.W.A.T.

The police department is divided into two divisions:   Field Services and Operations.

Each division is further subdivided into bureaus and units. 

Each of the bureaus and units are comprised of members of the department who perform specific functions necessary for the safety and welfare of the citizens of Arvada.

The Jefferson County Regional S.W.A.T. Team is comprised of members of the Arvada, Edgewater and Golden Police Departments and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The Unit is available 24 hrs a day/ 7days a week to the above agencies within the terms of the inter-governmental agreement. This unique approach insures each agency has the availablity of a highly trained, well equiped S.W.A.T. team while sharing the costs associated with this highly specialized unit.