Providing Quality Police Services
What we do
Patrol is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service within Town limits, crime prevention, traffic safety, animal control and service for special events throughout the year. Patrol consists of 13 Sworn Police Officers and four Patrol Sergeants, and is overseen by the Operations Captain.
In addition to proactive patrol and responding to daily calls for service, officers also take part in special assignments such as School Resource Officer (SRO), Emergency Response Team (ERT), and specialized enforcement programs.
The Town
The Estes Park Police Department provides police patrol service to the Town of Estes Park, which has an estimated population of 6,000. Estes Park borders the Rocky Mountain National Park and experiences significant tourism during the summer months, which bring over four million visitors to the region each year.
The Estes Park Police Department is responsible for animal control within the limits of the Town of Estes Park. To report domesticated animal control issues or wildlife hazards within Town of Estes Park, call police dispatch at 970-586-4000. To report domesticated animal control issues outside the Town of Estes Park, contact Larimer County Humane Society at 970-226-3647. For issues with wildlife (non-domesticated animals), contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 970-472-4300.
The Estes Park Police Department discourages the use of 911 for animal or wildlife emergencies unless there is a threat to human life. The Estes Park Police Department assists Colorado Parks and Wildlife with wild animals when their presence is a threat to public safety. The Department is dedicated to the safety of the public as well as the safety of wild animals. To report a wildlife problem that could cause harm to viewers or the animals, please call 970-586-4000.
For more information about wildlife safety and tips, visit the Town's Living with Wildlife page.
The Code Enforcement Unit aims to gain compliance with the Estes Park Municipal Code through education and enforcement. To learn more, visit the Code Enforcement webpage.
The Estes Park Police Department is proud to support and take part in The Heat is On, which is a high visibility enforcement campaign sponsored by the Colorado Department of Transportation aimed at reducing alcohol and drug impaired driving. Report a suspected impaired driver by calling dispatch at 970-586-4000. If reporting an impaired driver outside city limits dial *277. To learn more about how to spot an impaired driver view these tips from Colorado State Patrol.
The Estes Park Police Department provides a School Resource Officer (SRO) during each school year. The SRO works with the students and staff of the Estes Park Elementary, Middle and High schools to provide a safe learning environment and faster response to emergencies.
Estes Park Police Officer Paul Mieszala is the Estes Park School District's School Resource Officer. Officer Mieszala can be contacted at 970-577-3837 or pmieszala@estes.org. For urgent needs please call dispatch at 970-586-4000.