Welcome to the Longmont Police Department
Our commitment is to work in partnership with our citizens in creating and preserving exceptional public safety for those who live in, work in, or visit our community. This commitment is reflected in our mission statement:
"To protect and to serve with integrity and professionalism
in partnership with the people of Longmont."
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SCAM HITS LONGMONT THIS WEEK - Residents in Longmont have received Fed Ex deliveries of a cashiers check on a Bank of America account. This is a fraudulent check that will not be honored by Bank of America. This is just another twist on the email scams from Nigeria. If you receive one of these checks do not deposit them. You may research the sender and find a return address to Charles Stanley associated with a church in Atlanta, GA, but this is a cover for the fraud and Mr. Stanley and the church do not appear to be related to this fraud.
Consumers are reminded to use prudent thinking when presented with "a deal good to be true". These are always a scam setting you up to loose, forfeit, cash from your account. Why would someone, you don't know, send you a check for $3,200.00 asking you to send money back to them? It is clear cut fraud and you can protect yourselves by not falling for the ploy and throw away the check. For more information on consumer fraud visit http://www.bouldercounty.org/da/consumer/Consumer.htm.
CRIME FREE MULTI-HOUSING WORKSHOP ON AUGUST 26, 2010 - The Longmont Police Department is offering a Crime Free Multi-Housing workshop on Thursday, August 26, 2010, for owners of properties with four units or more. This event is free. Topics covered at this workshop are: crime prevention overview, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), applicant screening & selection, dealing with fraud, serving notices, evictions, fair housing laws, combating illegal activity such as drugs and meth labs, combating gang activity. To register for this class, please register or contact the Longmont Police Beat Support Team at 303-774-4300, when prompted enter x2474. The class is being held in the City of Longmont’s Council Chambers, 350 Kimbark, beginning at 7:30am until 5:00pm.
WARNING TO PARENTS - ACID BOMBS - On Sunday, August 15, 2010, at approximately 2030 hours, police officers and firefighters were dispatched to Red Mountain Drive and Wolf Creek Drive for a report of a suspicious incident. A neighbor found a plastic bottle split in half with a light blue liquid residue inside the bottle. The neighbor told officers that at approximately 2300 hours on Saturday, August 14, 2010, they had heard a loud boom come from the same area in the green belt. Later they discovered the damaged bottle. Detectives responded and found evidence that this was an “acid bomb”. No suspects had been identified. This is most likely not related to the incidents being investigated by the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department in the Niwot area, but the devices are similar. The Longmont Department of Public Safety is issuing a warning to parents regarding the creation of “acid bombs” by youth. Experimentation by teens is not new. It is a common trait of youth to test boundaries and take risks that put them into danger. Homemade explosive devices in bottles are not a new trend. Dry Ice “bombs” have been created by young adults for decades. Many have been injured by this “prank”. The current trend is creating “acid bombs”. An acid based bathroom clearer, available at most stores, is placed into a plastic pop bottle and aluminum foil is added to the cleaner. The lid is secured quickly as the chemical reaction begins and creates hydrogen gas with a chlorine gas mixture. This creates an over pressurization in the bottle and the plastic begins to stretch and expand. Once the bottle reaches critical mass it explodes with a loud bang. The contents are expelled in an acid mist that covers a radius of 5 to 15 feet. No injuries have been reported in Longmont from these devices yet. Many people making home made explosives are discovered after an inadvertent or accidental discharge of the device they are making. Many of these acid bombs are actually being mixed inside of a vehicle and then tossed outside. If one of these devices goes off inside of a vehicle the occupants will be exposed to an acid concentrate and will most likely suffer from burns to their eyes and airways. Those near device when it is thrown will also be exposed to the same dangers. These are not harmless pranks or toys. Parents should be aware of this potential danger by watching for aluminum foil, cut up aluminum cans, and bathroom clearer or hydrochloric acid (HCL) products in their children’s back packs, vehicles, or rooms. Questions or concerns can be called to the Department of Public Safety’s non-emergency telephone number 303-651-8501.
2ND DESCRIPTION OF SUSPECT IN 1252 FRONTIER ARSON FIRE: CRIME STOPPERS ISSUES A REWARD FOR INFORMATION - Between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010, the above male came to the door of a neighbor of
1252 Frontier. He immediately asked about ownership of houses in the area. The male left on foot northbound and no vehicles were seen. The first witness provided the following description of the suspect: The male was described as a white male, in his early to mid 40’s, 5’9” to 5’10” tall, 180 pounds with a thick build, medium complexion, with some tan, but he didn’t appear to work outside daily. The male was wearing a dark colored blue or black baseball hat with no logos or makings visible. He had no facial hair and due to the hat and sunglasses, it is unknown what color of hair he had. He had a distinct cleft chin. He was wearing a long sleeve plaid button up shirt – possibly brown and red. He wore standard blue jeans and unknown footwear. He looked “outdoorsy” with a “normal” appearance, but spoke somewhat slowly with a deep voice. The second witness provided the following description of the suspect: White male, 40-45 
years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall, 1/4 inch buzzed brown hair that was starting to turn gray, 200 to 220 pounds, chunky build, especially in his face and neck, "beer belly" and he carried most of his weight in his face and belly, "cleft" chin which was a very pronounced feature, double chin, thick neck, oval shaped face, and a pale complexion, "but not completely pale like he never got out of the house." He had a 2-3 day scruffy growth. His nose looked like it had been broken before and was offset to one direction. His right nostril looked bigger than his left. The male "stank" of body odor and had bad breath. He initially sounded like "a 7th grade drop out." He seemed to have a confused mental state which got more pronounced the more upset he got. He was wearing a checkerboard pattern long sleeve plaid shirt with "browns and muted reds." The shirt was a heavier material, possibly flannel. His jeans were worn lower around his waist as if to accommodate his belly and looked like they didn't fit him. The jeans were dark blue, but didn't look new. He had white tennis shoes which may have had a colored stripe on them. Anyone with information of his whereabouts can contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.nococrimestoppers.com. People providing information to Crime Stoppers that lead to his arrest may remain anonymous and receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CABLE SHOW HITS THE INTERNET - For more than 12 years, the Longmont Police Department has hosted a cable show called “Behind the Badge”. Now….Behind the Badge is available on the Internet. In partnership with Longmont Cable Channel 8, Behind the Badge brings you a weekly update on police news in Longmont. Each week Behind the Badge features Longmont’s most wanted and traffic hotspots. Every show is filmed on Tuesday and available for public view that day. In addition to the Internet the show is broadcast on Longmont Cable Channel 8, three times a day.
PHOTO RADAR - The Longmont Police Department hosted a Public Forum on Photo Red Light and Speed Enforcement in May. Public Safety Chief Mike Butler and the Longmont Police Department Traffic Unit provide the community with information on Photo Red Light and Speed Cameras and discussed how it might impact the City of Longmont.
The Longmont Police Department has created a comprehensive handout which will be used at the public forum on Photo Red Light and Speed Enforcement. For additional information call (303)651-8849.
PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF AWARDED VFW HONORS - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have announced their State of Colorado winners and they include local public safety staff. Lt. Travis Chapman of the Longmont Fire Department was named VFW Colorado Paramedic of the Year; Lt. Jeff Peterson of the Longmont Fire Department was named VFW Colorado Firefighter of the Year; and Longmont Police Department Officer Sara Aerne was named the runner up in the VFW Colorado Officer of the Year Award. The 90th Annual State Convention for the VFW will be held in June. Each will be acknowledged for their contribution to their community.
OUTDOOR EMERGENCY SIREN - From April until August, the City of Longmont tests the outdoor emergency warning system the first Monday of the month at 10am. The system consists of 17 sirens located on poles throughout the 
city and is radio controlled by the Longmont Emergency Communications Center. The system operates on solar charged batteries and remains functional in the event of a power failure or when phone lines are down.
The sirens are intended for outdoor warning and may not be heard while indoors.
If the outdoor warning sirens are activated for a true emergency, residents should immediately seek shelter inside and tune to Comcast Cable Channel 3 or a local television/radio station for further information. No voice messages are given.
Please do not call 911 when you hear the siren. We encourage the use of battery operated weather radios which automatically activate during severe weather.
For more information, contact the City of Longmont Office of Emergency Management at (303)651-8438.
March 17, 2010 - 103 St. Clair Neighborhood Meeting - The Longmont Police Department and District Attorney Stan Garnett will be meeting with neighbors of 103 St. Clair to discuss the classification of that property as a Class II Public Nuisance. The meeting will be at Columbine Elementary on Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Mr. Garnett will be talking about the court order and how it will improve the quality of life for the neighbors.
March 4 , 2010 - Longmont Police Department (LPD) Seeking Volunteer Victim Advocates - Applicants must have an open, non-judgmental attitude as well as good communication skills. The department is seeking those with a genuine concern and empathy for victims of crime and survivors of sudden or violent deaths regardless of the circumstances. Volunteers must make a one-year commitment, attend monthly meetings and be on-call one week per month. A training course is provided. Must be 21 and live in the Longmont city limits. Applications and additional information are available online, in the lobby of the Longmont Police Department, or interested parties may contact the LPD Victim Advocate Coordinator at (303)651-8855.
March 3, 2010 - Release of Sexual Predator - Sex offenders are required to notify law enforcement of their residence and law enforcement is authorized to share that information with members of their communities. In the case of sexually violent predators, law enforcement is required to notify members of the community of the offender’s address. Should the offender move to a different address within the City of Longmont after the initial public notification meeting, address updates will be publicized in press releases, posted on Longmont’s website, and circulated in fliers through the neighborhood where the offender relocated. He has reported to the Longmont Police Department to register as a Sexually Violent Predator. The SVP, Ronald J. Travis, age 42, has been released from DOC and is now living at 236 Main Street.
December 22, 2009 - Public Safety Launches Facebook Page - City of Longmont Fire, Police, and Office of Emergency Management have launched a Facebook page, providing quick and effective way to communicate with the Longmont community. This page will include posts ranging from prevention/education to suspect descriptions so that residents can serve as eyes and ears in the community. For more information visit us on Facebook.com or call (303)651-8533.
December 21, 2009 - Longmont Residents Feel Safe - Every other year, the Longmont Police Department (LPD) conducts a comprehensive survey to gauge the community’s perspective regarding crime, disorder and quality of services provided. In 2009, the LPD received over 1,000 surveys from our residents that assisted us in determining their sense of safety, their sense of disorder, and the quality of services provided by the LPD. Residents were asked to rate quality of the LPD’s staff based on a recent contact. Fifty-one percent of the respondents had contact with a LPD staff member in the last twelve months. When asked to rate their overall impression of the LPD staff member, 81 percent gave a very good or good rating and 6 percent gave a bad rating. This has increased from 79% “good or very good” rating in 2007. To view the 2009 survey. For more information call (303)651-8541.
November 16, 2009 - Domestic Violence Children’s Book - NOW AVAILABLE - The much-anticipated children's book addressing domestic violence, written by Longmont Police Detective Sara Pierce, is now available. For more information about the book, how to order, events and news.
For access to previously published new topics visit our archive library.
NORTHERN COLORADO CRIME STOPPERS
Crime Stoppers is available for anyone to, anonymously, assist law enforcement agencies in identifying criminals and the crimes they have committed. Cash rewards (up to $1,000) may be paid for information that leads to the arrest AND the filing of criminal charges against any individual involved in a criminal act. Make a difference in your community by lending your support to this proven, effective program.
1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
