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Longmont
Police Department, Department Guide
Public Safety Chief: Mike Butler
(303) 651 - 8555
The Public Safety Chief is responsible for the overall management of the police department. In 2008, he also began proving oversight for the fire department as well.
The chief is the lead ambassador to the citizens of Longmont in developing police/community partnerships, as well as promoting community policing as a way of increasing public safety in Longmont.
Duties of the police chief include: responsibility for overall management of the police department; review of department policy, training and activity to evaluate and improve overall performance and efficiency; budget development/presentation; assistance in development of regulatory ordinances regarding public safety.
Professional Standards Unit (PSU):
The Professional Standards Unit is an investigative and administrative staff unit primarily responsible for ensuring the integrity of the department. The PSU Sergeant focuses on matters of alleged violations or misconduct by members of the Longmont Police Department, promising impartial investigation of complaints, facilitating prompt and just disciplinary action, and identifying organizational conditions, which may contribute to misconduct, exposure to liability or poor efficiency. Reporting directly to the Police Chief, the PSU has full authority to conduct investigations without interference from any member.
PSU is also responsible for Policy Manual updates, as well as working with the Commendation process for department members.
To reach PSU to relay a complaint or a commendation about a member of the Police Department, please call (303) 651 - 8537.
Crime and Information Research Analyst (CIRA):
The Crime Information and Research Analyst (CIRA) researches, compiles, analyses and evaluates information and data which assist the department in planning its services, training and resources. In addition, this position administers and conducts surveys, provides cost-benefit analyses, compiles and edits the Annual Report, and works with the needs of various police department/community programs, as well as recommended technology upgrades. The department's Strategic Plan is also administered and updated by the CIRA. To reach CIRA, please call (303) 651 - 8541.