Senior Police Officer Scott Hopkins retires after 24 years with WPD
Portrait Officer Hopkins in uniform standing beside an American flag against a gray background.
Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, encouraging action and support for survivors with a QR code for more info.
Think Before You Buy: Protect Yourself From Vehicle Fraud
Warning to buyers to be cautious when purchasing used vehicles on Facebook Marketplace with safety tips included.
Changes announced to municipal code regarding the sale and possession of animals
Infographic detailing Westminster's new chicken ordinance with maximum chickens allowed per lot size, from 6 on 1/4 acre to 30 on 2+ acres.
WPD clears threat report at Westminster High School as unfounded
Westminster Police badge with 'Police Activity' text and yellow caution tape reading 'Police Line Do Not Cross'.
National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day
A police vehicle
WPD investigating fatal crash
Westminster Police Department badge with a blurred highway background and bold text reading 'Traffic Alert'.
Coffee With A Cop: Puppies Edition
A crowd gathered outside a Westminster coffee shop on a sunny day.
26-year-old arrested after early morning disturbance
Westminster Police Department badge beside bold text reading 'News Update' on a dynamic background of repeated news headlines.
WPD hiring for police officer trainees
Group of police officers standing outside in formation on a sunny day.
National Forensic Science Week
Four WPD criminalists in the crime lab.
WPD Honor Guard makes special appearance at Broncos game
WPD Honor Guard during a Broncos preseason game
National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week
A WPD Co-Responder helping a person sitting in the lobby.
WPD conducting death investigation
Two police vehicles parked outside near crime tape.
WPD recognizes women in law enforcement
Woman in tactical gear and child with sunglasses examine a small tracked robot on pavement near a large vehicle tire.
WPD honors the lives lost 25 years ago in the September 11 terrorist attacks
Date: 09/11/2026
Arrest leads to discovery of drugs, stolen gun, stacks of stolen mail, IDs
Police officer handcuffing a man wearing a red cap and black shirt beside a white car on a suburban street.
WPD welcomes three new officers
(pictured left to right: Deputy Chief Lester, Officer Nicholas, Officer Blot, Officer Barrett, Commander Boden)
Lengthy investigation leads to arrest of child exploitation suspect
Case update graphic with mugshot of suspect Shawn Jenkins, 34.
WPD participates in 2026 Plane Pull benefiting Special Olympics athletes
Group of people posing inside a large hangar with tents and event booths in the background.
Officers find suspect hiding in window well
View from a body camera showing a person in a window well at night on a gravel surface.
WPD recognizes National Police K9 Day
Belgian Malinois police dog named K9 Jojo sitting in front of a U.S. flag with tongue out.
WPD wraps up summer Mowing with Cops: Lawn Enforcement Program
Person wearing sunglasses and a cap mowing a grassy backyard with a lawn mower on a sunny day.
Westminster Citizens Police Academy kicks off
Group photo of adults and police officers standing together in a modern lobby with tiled floors and large windows.