By Amelia Anderson The Lakewood Police Department, commonly known as LPD, is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving the City of Lakewood, Colorado. It responds to emergencies, investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws, assists victims and works with residents through community-policing and crime-prevention programs.
Lakewood does not operate several public precinct stations like some larger cities. Most police services are provided from one headquarters on South Allison Parkway. Residents should call 911 when a crime is happening or someone is in immediate danger. For non-emergency situations, they should use the department’s 24-hour non-emergency dispatch number.
Lakewood Police Department Quick Information
| Information | Details |
| Official name | Lakewood Police Department |
| Common abbreviation | LPD |
| Headquarters address | 445 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 303-980-7300 |
| Police Records | 303-987-7331 |
| Victim Assistance Unit | 303-987-7191 |
| Property Services | 303-987-7320 |
| Code Enforcement | 303-987-7566 |
| Cold Case Hotline | 303-987-7474 |
| Police recruitment | 303-987-7020 |
| Public lobby hours | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Records office hours | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Main divisions | Patrol, Investigation and Support Services |
| Police precinct stations | None |
| Towing provider | Ace Towing |
| Towing phone number | 303-722-1155 |
| Jefferson County jail information | 303-271-5444 |
Lakewood Police Department Address
The Lakewood Police Department is located at:
- 445 S. Allison Parkway
- Lakewood, Colorado 80226
The headquarters is generally open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. The building contains the public reporting desk, Police Records, administrative offices, investigative units, Property Services and other department functions.
The 24-hour non-emergency number is 303-980-7300. Residents can use this number to request an officer, report a delayed incident, contact Animal Control or receive guidance about filing a police report.
Call 911 when:
- A crime is currently taking place.
- Someone is injured or in immediate danger.
- A firearm or another weapon is involved.
- A serious traffic collision has occurred.
- A suspect is still at the scene.
- Immediate police, fire or medical assistance is required.
Important Lakewood Police Phone Numbers
| Police service | Phone number |
| Emergency assistance | 911 |
| Non-emergency dispatch | 303-980-7300 |
| Police Records | 303-987-7331 |
| Victim Assistance Unit | 303-987-7191 |
| Property Services | 303-987-7320 |
| Code Enforcement | 303-987-7566 |
| Cold Case Hotline | 303-987-7474 |
| Police recruitment | 303-987-7020 |
| Colorado Life Trak enrolment | 303-987-7105 |
| Pawnshop investigation assistance | 303-987-7269 |
| Jefferson County jail information | 303-271-5444 |
| Ace Towing | 303-722-1155 |
Specialised numbers are mainly intended for appointments, information and case follow-up. A new crime requiring an officer should be reported through 911 or non-emergency dispatch.
Does Lakewood Have Police Precincts?
Lakewood does not have multiple public precinct or district stations. Patrol officers serve the entire city from the main Police Department facility and other operational locations that may not be open to the public.
Residents do not need to identify a precinct before requesting police assistance. They can call 303-980-7300 and provide the exact address of the incident. Dispatchers will assign the appropriate patrol unit.
People who want to make an in-person report can visit the public desk at 445 S. Allison Parkway during lobby hours. Calling before visiting is advisable when the matter involves records, property collection or a specialised investigator.
Lakewood Police Department Divisions
Lakewood Police is organised into three principal divisions.
| Division | Main responsibilities |
| Patrol Division | Emergency response, neighbourhood patrol, traffic enforcement and initial investigations |
| Investigation Division | Detective investigations, serious crimes, victim assistance and specialised cases |
| Support Services Division | Records, property, code enforcement, training, technology and administrative support |
1. Patrol Division
The Patrol Division provides the department’s main response to calls for service. Its officers patrol residential areas, business districts, parks and major roads throughout Lakewood.
Patrol officers handle:
- Emergency and non-emergency calls
- Preliminary criminal investigations
- Traffic enforcement
- Suspicious-person and suspicious-vehicle reports
- Domestic disturbances
- Welfare checks
- Missing-person reports
- Noise and neighbourhood complaints
- Traffic collisions
- Arrests and warrant-related activity
A patrol officer usually prepares the initial report. The case may later be assigned to a detective when additional investigation is required.
2. Investigation Division
The Investigation Division handles cases that need detailed follow-up. Detectives may interview victims and witnesses, examine evidence, review security recordings, identify suspects and prepare criminal cases for prosecutors.
The division investigates crimes against people, property offences, financial crimes, auto theft, serious assaults, sexual offences, juvenile cases and unresolved missing-person or homicide investigations.
The Victim Assistance Unit operates within this division. It helps crime victims understand their rights, connect with support services and apply for Crime Victim Compensation.
The Victim Assistance Unit can be contacted at 303-987-7191.
3. Support Services Division
Support Services manages the systems and administrative functions required for daily police operations.
Its responsibilities include:
- Police Records
- Property and Evidence
- Crime Analysis
- Animal Control
- Code Enforcement
- Technology support
- Emergency management
- Training
- Professional standards
The Professional Standards Section receives complaints and commendations, reviews department policies and investigates alleged employee misconduct.
What County Is the Lakewood Police Department In?
The Lakewood Police Department is located in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Its regular jurisdiction is limited to the incorporated City of Lakewood rather than all of Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county detention facility.
Nearby cities such as Denver, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden and Arvada have their own police departments.
An incident outside Lakewood should normally be reported to the agency responsible for the exact location where it occurred. A Lakewood mailing address does not always prove that a property is inside Lakewood city limits.
How to File a Lakewood Police Report
Residents can file eligible non-emergency police reports online. The incident must have occurred within Lakewood city limits, and the suspect must be unknown.
Online reporting may be available when:
- The incident is not an emergency.
- It involves a non-violent property crime.
- No physical evidence was left behind.
- The incident is not traffic-related.
- The suspect is unknown.
- The incident occurred within Lakewood.
The online system cannot be used for:
- Assault, robbery or sexual assault
- Burglary of a house, business, garage or storage unit
- Stolen vehicles
- Lost or stolen firearms
- Lost or stolen licence plates
- Known or identifiable suspects
- Incidents involving fingerprints, blood or other evidence
- Traffic accidents
- Active parking complaints
When an incident does not qualify for online reporting, call 303-980-7300. Certain reports may also be completed by telephone.
Reporting a Traffic Accident
Call 911 when a collision involves injuries, an immediate traffic danger, a suspected impaired driver or another emergency.
When no one is injured and the drivers have exchanged information, the crash may be reported through Colorado’s state accident-reporting system.
A hit-and-run crash involving known licence-plate or suspect information should be reported directly to Lakewood Police. When no suspect information is available, the driver may be directed to the state accident-reporting system.
Obtaining Police and Accident Reports
The Police Records office is located inside Lakewood Police headquarters. Its public hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays.
The Records office can be contacted at 303-987-7331.
Available records may include:
- Incident reports
- Traffic-accident reports
- Photographs
- Police video
- Body-worn camera footage
- Local police-contact clearance letters
- Code Enforcement case reports
Reports are not normally available on the day they are filed. They must first be reviewed and processed.
The standard police-report fee is generally $8 for the first 10 pages, with an additional charge for extra pages. A Lakewood police-contact clearance letter normally costs $15.
Some information may be removed or withheld when a report involves juveniles, sexual assault, child abuse, at-risk adults or an active investigation.
A defendant in an active criminal case may need to obtain records through the prosecutor’s office rather than Police Records.
Property and Evidence Retrieval
The Property Services Section manages property and evidence held by Lakewood Police.
Property collection is available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 303-987-7320.
Release hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
The owner must usually provide government-issued photo identification. A third party may collect property when they have an original notarised authorisation letter from the owner.
Evidence cannot be released while it is still required for an investigation or court case. Once the department notifies an owner that the property is ready, it should usually be claimed within 30 days.
Towed and Impounded Vehicles
Vehicles impounded by Lakewood Police are generally taken to:
- Ace Towing
- 30 S. Tejon Street
- Denver, Colorado 80223
The telephone number is 303-722-1155.
To retrieve a vehicle, the owner will generally need:
- Proof of ownership, such as registration or title
- Government-issued photo identification
- Proof of vehicle insurance
- Payment of towing and storage charges
When insurance cannot be provided, the owner may need to arrange for another towing company to remove the vehicle from the lot.
Owners should contact Ace Towing before travelling to confirm the vehicle’s location, current charges, release status and required documents.
Lakewood Police and Jefferson County Jail
Lakewood Police officers make arrests, but the department does not operate the county jail.
People transferred to county custody are generally held at:
- Jefferson County Detention Facility
- 200 Jefferson County Parkway
- Golden, Colorado 80401
The inmate-information number is 303-271-5444.
The facility’s public lobby is generally open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office also provides an online inmate lookup for people currently in custody.
A recently arrested person may not appear immediately while identification, booking and transfer procedures are being completed.
Complaints and Commendations
Lakewood Police accepts complaints and commendations involving department employees. Complaints are reviewed through the Professional Standards Section.
A useful complaint should include:
- Date and time of the incident
- Exact location
- Employee’s name or identifying information
- Police case number
- Names of witnesses
- Photographs, videos or other evidence
- A clear explanation of what happened
A person can still submit a complaint without knowing the employee’s name. The date, time, location, vehicle number and physical description may help identify the employee involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this article about Lakewood, Colorado?
A: Yes. This article covers the Lakewood Police Department in Lakewood, Colorado. Other cities named Lakewood have separate police departments and different contact information.
Q: Does Lakewood Police have several precinct stations?
A: No. Lakewood Police mainly operates from one headquarters at 445 S. Allison Parkway. Residents can call the non-emergency number without first identifying a precinct.
Q: Can I report a stolen vehicle online?
A: No. A stolen motor vehicle cannot be reported through the standard online reporting system. Call 303-980-7300. Call 911 when the theft is happening or someone is in danger.
Q: Can I file an online report when I know the suspect?
A: No. When the suspect’s name, address, vehicle or other identifying information is known, contact non-emergency dispatch.
Q: Does Lakewood Police operate the Jefferson County jail?
A: No. The Jefferson County Detention Facility is operated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Call 303-271-5444 for inmate information.
Q: Can I receive my police report on the day I file it?
A: Usually not. Reports must be reviewed and processed before release. Contact Police Records after allowing a reasonable processing period.
Q: Can someone else collect my property from the police department?
A: Yes, in certain situations. The person must generally present an original notarised authorisation letter from the property owner and valid identification.
Q: Does Lakewood Police provide public fingerprinting?
A: No. The department does not provide ordinary civilian fingerprinting. People who need fingerprints for employment, licensing or adoption should use an approved Colorado fingerprint provider.
Q: What should I do if my vehicle is missing?
A: Call non-emergency dispatch to check whether the vehicle was towed. If it was impounded by Lakewood Police, contact Ace Towing. When no towing record exists and theft is suspected, file a police report immediately.
Q: Can Lakewood Police take a report for an incident in Denver?
A: Generally, no. Incidents in Denver should normally be reported to the Denver Police Department. Call 911 during an emergency so dispatchers can route the call correctly.