Accident - What to do
Here are eight specific and immediate steps to take if you are in an auto accident.1. Try to remain calm and thoughtful2. If you are injured, stay in your car - unless it's dangerous to do so3. Wait f...
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Accident Alert
When wild weather strikes, or as a result of a critical incident that may deplete the police department’s resources, the City of Arvada will oftentimes declare Accident Alert status. But what ...
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Background Check
A Clearance Letter can be obtained either in person or by mail. The fee for a clearance letter is $10.00 (non-refundable) The requestor must provide full name and date of birth. The Clearance Lette...
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BB Guns - Use of
Shooting a BB gun is similar in nature to hitting a baseball, throwing a football, or any other activity that is allowed by law on your own property, but may cause damage to the property of another. A...
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Becoming a Police Officer
To become a police officer for the Arvada Police Department, you must meet the following requirements: Be a minimum of 21 years of age. Be a U S Citizen or have a legal right to work in the United Sta...
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Bike Registration
The Arvada Police Department no longer registers bicycles. The department has a form available both at the Police Department and on the website, listing the important information one should...
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Car Lighting Systems
Neon and L.E.D. lighting systems under your car are legal in Arvada, so long as they do not have red or blue lighting (reserved for police and fire only) or have white or bright (dazzling or glaring a...
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Car Seat Program
The Arvada Fire Protection District has trained firefighters at seven of its stations in the Arvada area to install car seats and teach parents the correct and safe way to keep their child restrained ...
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Cell Phone Donations
The Arvada Police Department accepts cell phone donations. Here are the steps to provide members of the department with your used cell phone.
• Personal information must be cleared from the pho...
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Child Safety Tours
Safety Education programs for children are given in the elementary schools. Examples of such programs are: Stranger Awareness and Latchkey Safety, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety, How to Use 911, ...
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Curfew Law
These are the statutes concerning curfew.
Sec. 62-151. Definitions.For the purposes of this article, certain terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly...
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Disputes with a Neighbor
If you and your neighbor are unable to talk your problems out, you may want to contact a police officer at the department’s non emergency number 720-898-6900. Depending on the type of conflicts, an ...
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E-Mail Harassment
If someone is harassing you via e-mail, you can come into the police department, located at 8101 Ralston Road, (if you live in the city) and make a complaint/report, or you can contact the non-emergen...
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Emergency Assistance
If you have a police, fire, or medical emergency call 911 now.
If you have another type of situation, which requires immediate assistance, please call 720-898-6900.
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Emergency Citizen Notification (Reverse 911)
The Police Department may notify citizens in the event of an emergency in the event of an emergency situation. Arvada residents that own a landline telephone are already in this database. If your main...
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Emergency Vehicles
React quickly and calmly and scan in all directions before pulling over. Always use a turn signal and don’t slam on the brakes or pull over suddenly.Carefully pull your vehicle to the right side of ...
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Fender Bender - No Insurance
If you were involved in a minor fender bender with someone who does not have insurance, you could have the responsible party pay out-of-pocket for the repair. If the total amount of damage does ...
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Finding Long-lost Relative
The police department (any police department) cannot utilize its resources to simply find someone, whether they want to be found or not. There are several companies (including on the Internet) t...
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Fingerprinting for Citizens
There are two types of fingerprinting services provided for people who live or work in the City of Arvada.For those with court ordered fingerprints, this service is provided Monday thru Friday without...
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Fireworks
What Fireworks Are Legal In Arvada? None! (Video Clip)
Fireworks can bring special meaning to the Fourth of July. However, they can cause serious injury and start dangerous fires. Fireworks are il...
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Handgun - Transporting unconcealed
Is it legal to carry an unconcealed handgun in Arvada?
Colorado's Open Carry law does allow for the unconcealed carry of a weapon. There are limitations and homeowners/business owners/governmen...
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Impounded Vehicle
Impounded vehicles by Arvada Police are released directly by Connolly's Towing. Call Connolly's Towing at 303-424-8282 to find out what is needed to recover a towed vehicle. If your car is on a police...
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Internet Fraud
The Arvada Police Department investigates some Internet cases that allege criminal intent. However, the Arvada Police Department will not investigate complaints that allege inferior quality, mer...
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Internet Fraud Investigations
The Arvada Police Department investigates some Internet cases that allege criminal intent. However, the Arvada Police Department will not investigate complaints that allege inferior quality, mer...
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Investigation Bureau
The Investigation Bureau of the Arvada Police Department is composed of three investigative units: Persons, Property, and Crimes Against Children (CAC). The Property Unit conducts follow-up inve...
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Law Enforcement Explorers
If you are a high school or college student between the ages of 15 and 20 years old, the Arvada Police Department Explorer Post offers you a unique opportunity to experience the career field of law en...
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Laws concerning knives
Switch blades, Gravity Knives, Stiletto’s and Spring Loaded knives are illegal and therefore no reputable dealer can sell these to you. Simple possession of these objects is a crime should you...
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Littering
Does the Arvada Police Department write tickets for littering?
There are several ordinances dealing with trash/debris. The police department can issues summons on these violations however; this...
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Locked Car
If you lock your keys in your car, in most instances, you should contact someone who can obtain a spare set of keys for you. Otherwise, you will need to contact a locksmith.
The police and fire...
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Locked out of your House
Since you are the owner, you can break a window to make entry or call a locksmith. Being prepared for this occurrence is a wiser course of action. Leave a key with a nearby relative or neighbor whom y...
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Lost and Found
Due to the volume of property that is turned in, the police department does not have a lost and found service. Every attempt is made to identify and notify the owners of found property but when ...
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Meth - Reporting
Meth has become a serious threat to our society and children. The Arvada Police Department urges citizens to report anyone who is selling this product and endangering more than themselves. ...
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Miranda Rights
If you weren't read your Miranda rights, does that mean that you won’t get a ticket? Miranda is required when two conditions exist; a person is in police custody and they are the subj...
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Motorcycle officers and the law
Law enforcement officers do have exemptions to traffic law when they are responding to an emergency call or when in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. According to Colorado Revised...
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Noise Disturbance
City of Arvada does enforce noise ordinances. If you plan to have an outside party and use a sound system the police department suggests you:
Contact all of your neighbors who may be within hearing...
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Noise Limit for Motorcycle Mufflers
Listed is the law covering mufflers from the Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities:
Sec 225. Mufflers-prevention of noise. “(1) Every motor vehicle subject to registration and...
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Officer's Response Time
Staffing levels for the Arvada Police department depend on a variety of variables. Each shift is staffed based upon an analysis of crime statistics on a yearly basis; average response times to emergen...
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Other (Police Department)
Do you have a non-emergency question?
Use the "submit a service request" link below to get an answer.
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Police Community Substation Services
For your convience, the Arvada Police Department has (2) Community Stations with the following services.Lake Arbor Station is located at 8198 Vance Dr., Arvada, CO 80003West Woods Station is located a...
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Police Department General Information
The Arvada Police Department employs nearly 250 full-time personnel to provide police services to the city. This includes sworn police officers and non-sworn employees. The administrative office...
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Police Department Patches
Due to the large volume of police patch requests received at the Arvada Police Department, we no longer forward patches to collectors.
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Port of Entry Inspections
The Colorado Department of Transportation oversees all Port of Entry weight stations and portable weight stations. Arvada Police Traffic Unit will request The Department of Revenue, Division of Motor ...
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Property/Evidence Release
Please contact the Evidence and Property Unit between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M, at 720-898-6926 with inquiries reguarding the release of property/evidence.
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Pulled over by a Patrol Officer - What to do
When safe, pull to the right side of the road and stop in a safe location. Wait for the officer to contact you. He/she will likely ask for your driver’s license, registration, and proof ...
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Purchasing a Motorcycle
If you purchase a used motorcycle, there is a step you can take to check if the motorcycle is stolen. You can have a VIN verification completed. These are handled by the Colorado State pat...
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Reporting a Homeless Person
What to do if you see a homeless person -
There is nothing that should be done, unless the person is engaging in illegal activity, suspicious activity or is in a dangerous situation.
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Reporting a Traffic Accident
No matter how safely you drive, chances are someday you'll be involved in an accident. Regardless of who is at fault, it's important that you know what to do. If you are involved in an accident, there...
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Reporting Hazardous Waste
If a release of known or suspected hazardous materials is observed, call 911. Stay away from the material and keep others away. Allow only trained personnel to respond to this type of situation. Again...
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Reporting Missing Persons/Runaway
Filing of missing persons or runaway reports is done on a case-by-case basis. Runaway and missing persons reports must be made at the Arvada Police Department, 8101 Ralston Road or at either of ...
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Residential Burglar Alarm Response
The Arvada Police Department has an award winning "Informed Response" policy to respond to residential burglar alarm calls. This plan has been adopted by many Colorado agencies and across the ...
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Restraining Order - Prevent Domestic Abuse
A county court judge may issue a protection order to prevent further domestic abuse. Protection orders are not automatically issued upon request. Jefferson County Courts Provide a Protection Order Cli...
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Restraining Orders - Filing one
There are a number of different types of restraining orders for different purposes. A restraining order is a court order barring the restrained party from having any contact with the victim.&nbs...
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Ride-a-Long
The Ride-Along Program gives a citizen the opportunity to ride with an officer on Patrol. Citizens can complete a Ride-Along request at the Records Unit at the Arvada Police Department located at 8101...
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Runaways
You are considered a runaway in the State of Colorado soon as your parents report you to the police as a runaway. There is no time limit by which you must be missing. Age/history/etc somet...
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Sex Offender Alert Flyers
In the summer of 2007, a private business began posting flyers on the doors of homes throughout the metro area. The claim is that a sex offender has moved into a community may or may not be correct. T...
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Sex Offender List
The Arvada Police Department provides a free copy of the city's sex offender list. A request form must be completed prior to obtaining the list in person at the department's Records Unit, locate...
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Smart 911
Smart 911 is a system to help responders respond better to an emergency at your house. You can upload important information about residents, such as medical conditions, to assist responders. You can a...
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Soft Pellet Gun Law
The Colorado Revised Statues, State Law, defines a "Handgun" as a pistol, revolver, or other firearm of any description, loaded or unloaded, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile can be discha...
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Soft Pellet Guns Transportation
Municipal Law does not define your air soft pellet gun as a firearm, but does have an ordinance pertaining to throwing missiles. It states, no person shall throw or shoot any stone, snowball or other ...
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Special Investigations Unit
The Special Investigations Unit of the Arvada Police Department is primarily responsible for the investigation of narcotics violations, gambling, prostitution, and organized crime. The unit is a...
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Speed Traps
There is no law, regulation and/or ordinance prohibiting motorists from flashing their lights warning other motorists of law enforcement conducting enforcement campaigns. As far as the police not liki...
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Strange Emails
Dozens of people have called the Arvada Police Department about strange e-mails from Africa. This situation is one best ignored. There are numerous groups throughout Africa sending e-mails askin...
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Throwing a cigarette out of a vehicle
Section 62-63 of the City Code makes it illegal to “dump, deposit, or dispose of any glass, paper, can, bottle, box, garbage, or trash anywhere on any street, alley or roadway.”
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Ticket Finger Prints
When a citizen is stopped in their car for a traffic violation and they do not have their driver's license in their possession, in order to prove their identity, the officer will have the driver place...
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TP-ing a house - Consequences
TP-ing is a crime of criminal tampering, Colorado Revised Statues 18-4-506. Criminal tampering occurs when a person tampers with property of another with intent to inconvenience or annoy.
It i...
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Traffic Tickets
If you have received a traffic ticket in the City of Arvada and are scheduled to appear in Arvada Municipal Court, you may be eligible for a plea bargain by mail. The plea bargain form will be sent to...
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Victim Services
Arvada Police Department Victim Advocates (Victim Outreach Incorporated) have a number of resources available once they are familiar with the issues impacting a person. If the issue is not within juri...
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Weapons Permits
The Arvada Police Department does not issue concealed weapons permits. Weapons permits are handled through the County Sheriff’s Office in the county in which you live.
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When to call 911
The Arvada Police Department receives thousands of 911 calls every month. Here are some tips if you’re going to contact the Arvada Police Department via 911.
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