Patrol Division K9 Unit
The K9 Unit is comprised of K9 handlers Officer Fellows and his Police Service Dog (PSD) Shogun and Officer Gondeck and partner PSD Maverick. The unit provides deployments in patrol and narcotics, not only for the department but for outside agencies upon request.
Officer Gondeck/Maverick
Auto theft reduction Colorado Metropolitan Auto Theft Taskforce (CMATT) recognized Castle Rock as one of the only metro area communities to successfully reduce the number of automobile thefts. Castle Rock achieved a 25 percent reduction in stolen vehicles from 2020. This is remarkable considering the Denver Metro Area as a whole saw a 107 percent increase in theft. In addition, CRPD recovered 72 percent of its stolen vehicles within 30 days. This was accomplished through the use of progressive interdiction and investigative techniques as well as the deployment of advanced technology.
Officer Fellows/Shogun
Honor Guard
The Honor Guard continues to train in drill and ceremony functions while answering requests for ceremonial duties within the community as well as outside the Town of Castle Rock. Douglas County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
The department participates in the multi-agency, Douglas County SWAT team. This unit consists of officers from Castle Rock, Parker, and Lone Tree police departments and deputies from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The team includes an operations commander, tactical commander and team leaders. In 2021, SWAT responded on 26 missions.
CRPD SWAT Officers www.CRgov.com/Police
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