Year in Review

CRPD kicked off the New Year with a swearing-in of seven officers during our Jan. 3 ceremony. This included six lateral transfers and one cadet who would go through the Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Academy. Castle Rock would go on to hire nine additional officers and four cadets in 2022. Additional photos on p. 9.

The Department partnered with CueHit to receive real-time feedback following specific calls for service. CueHit utilizes text messages that ask citizens to take a brief survey about their recent experience with the department. This tool allows CRPD to see areas of improvement but also areas where we’re making a positive difference in our community.

For those biking and walking around our Town’s trails, a familiar placard is back! Our old Castle Rock Police Department sign, which is original to the building, was re-purposed. The sign now lives on the new flood wall recently built on the south side of the Police Department.

One year following the success of the Youth Police Academy, CRPD introduced a Leadership Track for returning students. This opportunity allows individuals a chance to continue their education, while assisting new students in the development of leadership skills. More information found by visiting CRgov.com/YouthAcademy.

CRPD hosted the community at Philip S. Miller Park for National Night Out. This evening is marked by numerous giveaways, demonstrations, dinner – plus the opportunity to connect with our officers and professional staff and learn about the inner workings of CRPD. National Night Out is held the first Tuesday in August every year.

Rocket introduced to community CRPD expanded its School Resource Officer and therapy dog program. SRO Luke Godfrey and Rocket, a 1-year-old Husky mix, were introduced to the community this month during a media day. This duo currently serves Mesa Middle School students and staff.

Read more on p. 13.

Following the completion of the parking lot expansion project, an outdoor fitness yard was installed for staff members. Using recycled turf from one of the Town’s athletic fields in its design, this facility is an extension of the department’s robust wellness program promoting physical and mental health.

MAY

National Police Week

National Police Week (recognized annually in May) bestows honor, remembrance, and peer support, which allows officers, survivors and citizens to gather and pay respect to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. Our department had members in Washington, D.C. to honor the sacrifices made by those in the policing profession.

CRPD hosted an International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) course, welcoming officers from Castle Rock, Fort Morgan, Glendale, Jefferson County, Littleton, Monument, Pueblo and Windsor to our beautiful Town. Additionally, CRPD Officer Coyle was one of the IPMBA Police Cyclist Instructors.

Halloween with Buttercup

Boo! CRPD therapy dog Buttercup got into the Halloween spirit, dressing as what else – a police officer! She also offered Town residents several tips for keeping pets safe during Halloween. These included costume safety, dangers of candy and keeping pets calm during trick-or-treating.

Starlighting

This month welcomed another magical Starlighting in Town. Castle Rock’s police officers and volunteers were on hand to keep residents safe during this annual tradition that includes the lighting of the star, ice skating, caroling, vendors and more!

Because of the community’s generosity, CRPD was able to bless more than 60 kids and their families with gifts, groceries and warm clothes for the holiday season during a shopping excursion at Walmart. Additionally, our Community Partnership Unit shopped for, wrapped, and delivered gifts to other kids unable to attend the event.