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The City of Glenwood Springs is located at the juncture of the
Colorado and Roaring Fork
 Rivers in the heart of the Colorado
Rockies. Glenwood Springs is a busy town of 8,000 people that
serves as the business center of the rapidly growing Garfield County
area. With daily work force and tourist populations, the
Police Department services a population of approximately
12,000-15,000 people, with that number increasing during the busy
summer months.
The Department strives to be progressive in its pursuit of training
and programs, offering Officer participation in
School Resource Officer,
K-9 , All Hazards
Response Team, and
Drug Recognition
Expert, as well as
encouraging Officers to
 achieve Instructor status in Police-related
fields.
The Police Department is currently approved for staffing with 27
sworn personnel and nine civilian employees. The sworn
personnel are primarily patrol oriented, with a strong
Investigations Division who
regularly support patrol functions. Two Officers are currently assigned
as School Resource Officers.
Patrol personnel are expected to handle a wide variety of
call-types, and are trained and mentored to become well-rounded
Officers with the ability to provide comprehensive service to our
community and visitors.
In 2002, the Police Department moved into a new building as part of
the new City Hall complex. The upgraded facilities and
increased room allow for the efficient operation of this young and
virile department.
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