Fort Collins Police Services#
- I need to report an emergency or in-progress situation: Call 911 immediately
- I want to speak with someone about a non-emergency situation: Call 970.419.3273 (FCPD)
- I want to make an online report about a non-emergency crime or lost property: Online Police Report page
- I want to schedule a vehicle VIN check: VIN Verification page
- I have a non-urgent question: FAQ page
Fort Collins Police Services is a progressive and professional organization, currently employing 232 sworn officers and 137 non-sworn professional staff.
Our vision is to make Fort Collins the safest community in the nation. We serve the community by protecting life and property, preserving peace and order, preventing and detecting crime, enforcing laws and ordinances, and promoting the safe, efficient use of the City's streets and highways. Our values include respect, integrity, service, and engagement. FCPS emphasizes a comprehensive community-oriented policing strategy woven into all we do as the preferred means of addressing community needs.
For a snapshot of the agency's programs and priorities, view the 2024 Annual Report.
We're Hiring
Learn more about open sworn and non-sworn positions and apply to join Fort Collins Police Services.
Trust and transparency are critical components of any healthy, sustainable relationship. Our goal is to make Fort Collins the safest city in the country, and the only way to achieve that is in partnership with our community. With that in mind, we want to make sure information is readily available about the topics of interest and concern to our community. On our Transparency page, you'll find information, links, and policies that define our processes, philosophies, and accountability measures that ensure we're providing the best service possible.
Daily Prescription Drug Take-Back Program#
Fort Collins Police received authorization from the Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) to participate in a daily, free and anonymous drug take-back program--allowing residents to dispose of their drugs more conveniently. This service complements the Nationwide DEA Drug Take-Back events. Community members may safely dispose of unused, unneeded, and expired over-the-counter and prescriptions medications Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fort Collins Police Services headquarters, 2221 S. Timberline Rd.
*Exceptions for New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Please note items we cannot accept: intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes, mercury (thermometers), oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters, and illicit drugs.
Camera Radar and AVIS Corridors#
Background#
In an effort to lower, and hopefully eliminate, serious vehicle crashes and fatalities, the City of Fort Collins has adopted an AVIS (Automated Vehicle Identification System). This system, authorized in Colorado state law 42-4-110.5 and Fort Collins Ordinances 1106 and 615, uses automated radar and cameras to detect violations for speeding and failure to stop at red-lights. The system has been in service in Fort Collins since 1997.
Enforcement#
These violations are civil penalties--$40 for speeding and $75 for a red-light violation. They are not traffic infraction tickets, and carry no further fines or surcharges or points on the violator’s driver license. Should a violator disregard the notice(s) sent to them, a process server will be assigned to locate the violator and serve a summons to appear in court for the violation. If a process server is assigned, there is then a process service fee associated to the violation which is not a fine or surcharge.
If you have received a camera radar or red-light ticket and are seeking direction on how to pay or contest the ticket, please visit the Fort Collins Municipal Court Camera/Red Light Ticket webpage.
Speeding violations of 25 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit do not fall under the AVIS statute or Municipal AVIS ordinances. These violations are traffic tickets which will be served to the violator by a police officer. The camera radar system will document these violations, and a police officer will investigate each.
Equipment#
Fort Collins Police Services utilizes four upfitted Jeep SUVs in locations around the city where speeding is prevalent. They are operated by special officers trained to set up and monitor the automated camera radar systems in the vehicles. Setup involves carefully measuring the roadway and vehicle position, testing the cameras, radars and lighting to ensure the vehicle detected is the vehicle identified by the system and a clear image of the driver can be seen.
A warning sign, the size and shape of a speed limit sign, is clearly posted at least 300 feet from the camera radar vehicle to give drivers notice and time to double check their speed. This is required by state law and municipal ordinance
Red-light Violations and Speed Corridors#
Fort Collins Police Services also utilizes automated camera systems to detect red-light violations at six intersections in the city:
- Drake Rd. and S. College Ave.
- S. Timberline Rd. and E. Harmony Rd.
- S. Shields St. and W. Harmony Rd.
- S. Lemay Ave. and E. Drake Rd.
- S. Shields St. and W. Prospect Rd.
- S. Shields St. and W. Mulberry Rd.
A warning sign is clearly posted at least 300 feet from these intersections. These signs are also posted at the start of a “speed corridor” in the city--designated due to factors like vehicle crashes, speeding, and citizen complaints. The camera radar systems at red-light intersections are located within speed corridors. Camera radar vehicles may also be setup in speed corridors.
A violation notice will be sent to the vehicle’s registered owner address on file with the Colorado Department of Revenue. The violation notice contains pictures of the vehicle, license plate and driver. The registered owner can choose to visit a web site to see pictures and a video of the violation. They may also pay or contest the violation online.
Questions about the Fort Collins AVIS (camera radar or red-light) program can be directed to the program Coordinator, Stephan Sparacio at (970) 416-2236.
Questions about an AVIS ticket pertaining to Fort Collins Municipal Court, including how to pay or contest a ticket, should be directed to the Fort Collins Municipal Court at (970) 221-6867.
Chief's Community Advisory Committee#
Learn more about the Chief's Community Advisory Committee, access public meeting notifications, and view agendas.
Press Releases
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| Feb-26-2025 | Joint Traffic Enforcement Promotes Safe Commercial Vehicle Operation |
| Feb-23-2025 | Police Investigate Serious Crash |
| Feb-18-2025 | Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assault, Police Looking for Additional Victims |
| Feb-13-2025 | UPDATE: Police Make Arrest in 2024 Assault/Home Invasion Investigation |
| Feb-07-2025 | Police Investigate Fatal Crash |
| Feb-03-2025 | Two Deceased Found in Tunnel, Fort Collins |
| Jan-28-2025 | Police Clear Illegal Encampment and Address Criminal Activity at Local Park |
| Jan-18-2025 | Police Arrest Fossil Ridge High School Teacher for Sexual Assault on a Child |
CALEA Accreditation#
Fort Collins Police Services is participating in the CALEA (The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) Accreditation process. As part of this process, we provide an opportunity for public feedback via the CALEA portal, https://cimrs2.calea.org/693
The purpose of this public portal is to receive comments regarding our compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide our agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster our pursuit of professional excellence.
It is important to know that CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently, the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA Accreditation.
Standard titles may be viewed on the CALEA website: Law Enforcement - Standards Titles
The level of accreditation Fort Collins Police Services is participating in includes only those applicable standards that are in bold.
If you have any questions about our agency, standards, or the process, please email:
Lieutenant Jeremy Yonce, Accreditation Manager
jyonce@fcgov.com
Helpful Links#
- Sign up for FREE emergency alerts on home, work, and cell phones, text messaging, and e-mail at Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority
- Make an anonymous report at Larimer County Crime Stoppers
- Report outages and other City concerns at Access Fort Collins
- A teen's first year behind the wheel is critical. That's why Colorado - and other states across the country - have adopted new Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws for teens. Click to find out more about Colorado's latest GDL laws and for more information about teen driving and how to help your teen become a better, safer driver.
- Colorado's Convicted Sex Offender List and Fort Collins Sex Offender List
Sex Offenders
Sex offender listings are available through the SOTAR resource site or the Colorado Bureau of Investigation CBI SEX OFFENDER SEARCH .