Approximately 4% of law enforcement agencies in the US (800 of 18,000) are accredited through yhe Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®).

Fort Collins Police Services earned CALEA accreditation in 2019. Following initial accreditation, ongoing work is required to maintain certification. There is continuous review of policies/procedures and directives ensuring we are reviewing what we do and working to continually improve. CALEA conducts annual reviews by CSM’s who review ‘proofs of standards’ and ensure on-going compliance with their standards. 

CALEA accreditation strengthens an agency’s accountability, both within the agency and the community, through a continuum of standards that clearly define authority, performance and responsibilities. FCPS successfully completed our first two annual reviews, including one in 2021. Our third annual review will be conducted in June 2022.

Fort Collins 911 continues to maintain their status as an Accredited Center of Excellence through IAED, or the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. 

In 2021, Fort Collins 911 triaged and provided EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatching) on 11,841 calls for service with the monthly average of 986 EMD calls. EMD is a set of protocols utilized through scripted guidance for the 911 dispatchers when handling medical calls for service. Dispatchers through a set of key questions are able to identify the appropriate protocol and provide pre-arrival instructions to callers to include life-saving measures such as CPR. 

Accreditation has various benchmarks and EMD’s (emergency medical dispatchers) strive to achieve high compliant ratings. While there are other compliant categories such as partial, low and non-compliance, the 911 team continues to demonstrate strong and consistent work in achieving the higher compliance category.

FCPS Victim Witness Specialist Britta Davis was selected by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as a recipient of the 2021 40 under 40 Award. This award program is designed to recognize 40 law enforcement professionals under the age of 40 from around the world that demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment to their profession.

Davis began her career with FCPS over 13 years ago. As the survivor of a sexual assault as a teenager, her positive interaction with the officers and victim advocate who displayed empathy, respect, and kindness sparked her interest in the profession. At the age of 18, she began to volunteer at community agencies that aided victims of violence. This exposure strengthened her resolve to strive for her goal of becoming an advocate. Upon becoming an advocate, Specialist Davis decided to become a self-educated expert in the areas of victim trauma and neurological impacts of trauma on the human brain, and she became a certified Forensic Experiential Trauma Interviewer.

Furthermore, as a member of the Eighth Judicial District’s Critical Incident Response Team, Specialist Davis has led the Victim Services Unit’s response to incidents investigated by this multijurisdictional team. Additionally, she serves on the State Colorado Organization for Victims Assistance (COVA) board, as well as the 3Hopeful Hearts board. Specialist Davis is a natural leader who has leveraged her vast and growing knowledge in the field of trauma to train other advocates and officers throughout the state, including by providing high-level training courses at the FCPS Front Range Community College, allowing her to inspire others to knowledgeably and passionately advocate for victims. She is a recipient of several awards, such as the FCPS High Caliber Culture, FCPS Civilian Employee of the Year, Eighth Judicial District Systems-Based Advocate of the Year, and FCPS Commitment to Excellence Awards.

“I am motivated by my passion and desire to be a positive and motivating civilian leader in the law enforcement profession.”

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Community engagement is one of our four primary goals at FCPS. Building positive, collaborative relationships and actively working to remove communication barriers helps in many ways, from improving safety to ensuring everyone has access to service. In 2021, our agency connected with residents through events, presentations, educational demonstrations, and informal gatherings. A few examples include...

• "Squeeze the Day," a program where Community Service Officers visited lemonade stands throughout the summer to give out custom lemonade cups to young entrepreneurs
• Whitewater Park water safety presentation with Poudre Fire Authority during the high water season
• Handing out sports balls at local parks
• Sharing brochures about different safety topics in natural areas, parks, and neighborhoods
• Kickball and Halloween pumpkin painting with the Boys and Girls Club
• Neighborhood Night Out
• Bike to Work Day
• Community Welcome with CSU
• Police in the Park
• Coffee with a Cop 
• Cafecitos with our Spanish-speaking community
• SWAT and K9 demonstrations 
• Community Police Academy

Learn more about our community engagement efforts in 2021 by clicking the link below to our Facebook page. 

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In October, ten cadets comprised the inaugural graduation from the new Fort Collins Police Academy. This graduation marked the end of a 21-week training program during which cadets learned, integrated, and successfully demonstrated the skills, mindset, and values required of police officers in Fort Collins. The in-house academy allows Fort Collins Police Services to train officers to local standards from day one. All cadets are now certified under Colorado P.O.S.T., or Peace Officer Standards of Training, as required by state law. These officers will work to successfully complete a rigorous field training program before going solo to serve in our community.

The Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center (NCLETC) officially opened on March 5, 2021. This world class facility will serve as a valuable resource for Fort Collins Police Services, Loveland Police Department, and regional law enforcement agencies to continuously advance their skills and support the safety of our Colorado communities.

The NCLETC includes:

• A 1.4-mile driving track and 5-acre skills pad for opportunities to safely train a variety of vehicle maneuvers, high-speed scenarios, and seamless connectivity to the indoor training area for combination scenario practice
• A 50-yard tactical range that allows for flexible scenario setups, the integration of different vehicles and structures, and various lighting environments
• Classroom and conference space equipped with audio, video, and wireless connectivity resources

After eight years of hard work, local partnerships, and an enduring vision for the future of local law enforcement, the NCLETC is a reality that will serve our communities for many years to come. Thank you to all who helped make this project a reality!

2021 saw somewhat of a return to “normal” for our community in terms of community events. Over 57 intermediate and large events were produced in a compressed 4 month timespan.

The Great Colorado Airshow returned to our area after an 18 year hiatus. Months of planning between multiple jurisdictions and functions led to a successful multi-day event involving hundreds of Police, Fire, EMS and support personnel.

These opportunities provided an excellent opportunity for FCPS to reconnect with the community in a positive way and enjoy the special event scene that helps make Fort Collins such a vibrant city.