WPD warns of rising copper wire and backflow preventer thefts across metro area
Close-up of a streetlight pole showing exposed wiring, an in-ground electrical box and a backflow preventer.
WPD SROs make lasting impact throughout school year
WPD SRO team, Police Chief and Deputy Chief standing outside MRHS.
Man with active warrants arrested after brief chase
WPD officer chasing a man wanted on active warrants.
Animal Management Officer rescues dog stuck in pond
Date: 05/22/2026
WPD encourages Safe Exchange Zone usage for online transactions
The outside of the Westminster Public Safety Center building and parking lot on a sunny day.
Public Safety Telecommunicator Stefani Shaver retires after 29 years of service
Stef wearing a headset standing in a modern office with computer monitors and luggage in the background.
WPD holds Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony
WPD Police Chief Norm Haubert and police officers standing at a podium and in formation outside a safety center with purple flowers in the foreground.
WPD Detective completes 250-mile Police Unity Tour in honor of fallen Northglenn PD Detective
Detective Lanning and other cyclists in blue police uniforms riding through a crowd-lined path on a sunny day with trees in the background.
WPD recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month
WPD Co-Responder Unit standing in front of the Westminster Public Safety Center.
WPD officers rescue dog from burning home
WPD officer shining flashlight on back deck of burning home.
Stolen vehicle recovered across state lines
Motor vehicle theft graphic showing thefts down from 1,497 in 2022 to 569 in 2025.
WPD recovers $45K for scam victim
Date: 05/05/2026
North Central Colorado Regional Child Abduction Response Team earns national certification
Group photo with NCCR-CART and representatives with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of Justice Programs
WPD officers arrest woman damaging garage with axe
Purple garage door with a large irregular hole revealing black trash bags and cardboard inside the garage.
WPD partners with Metro Denver Crime Stoppers to help prevent identify theft
Several vehicles lined up in a parking lot for the Shred-a-thon event.
WPD responds to mental health crisis
Date: 04/22/2026
WPD warns of phone scam impersonating law enforcement
Graphic that reads: Community alert, phone scam impersonating law enforcement targets residents.
WPD recognizes victim advocates
WPD Victim Advocates and City Prosecutor speaking with a victim.
WPD officer helps driver who ran out of gas
WPD officer's BWC showing the conversation with a citizen who ran out of gas.
WPD celebrates Public Safety Telecommunicators
A Westminster Public Safety Telecommunicator working.
WPD recognizes Animal Management Officers
AMO Wood with several puppies.
Victim advocate volunteers recognized for 2 decades of service
Group Photo Pictured Left to Right: Vicki Deitchel (volunteer), Kelly Fernandez-Kroyer (volunteer), Drew Hogan (Victim Services Coordinator), Deb Oster (volunteer), Chris Sanborn (volunteer)
Suspicious vehicle call leads to early morning arrest
Officers arresting man found passed out in vehicle with drug paraphernalia in plain view.
Students experience powerful DUI simulation ahead of prom
Simulated crash scene with two vehicles and emergency responders.