Divisions

Administrations:

The Administrations Division is made up of the Chief of Police and the Patrol and Administrator Commanders.  It is their responsibilities to oversee the operations of the entire department.  They also work with civic and citizen groups to ensure the Delta Police Department is meeting the needs of the community.

Patrol:

The Patrol Division is comprised of uniformed Police Officers.  These are the officers seen in our community every day and every night.  They are out on patrol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  They patrol our streets, enforce state and local laws, investigate traffic accidents, and respond to all emergency and non-emergency calls for service.  

Investigations:

The Detectives of the Investigations Division are those officers who investigate the more complex crimes.  These more complex crimes are cases requiring  considerable follow up investigation and take the time Patrol Officers don't have.  Examples of the these cases would be; death investigations, sexual assault, sexual assault on children, complex narcotics cases and burglaries.  In addition to their standard 40hr work weeks, there is a member of the Investigations Division on-call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

School Resource:

The Delta Police Department currently has one full-time police officer assigned as a School Resource Officer (SRO).  During the school year, this officer works solely in our local schools.  This officer not only investigates all crimes occurring in our schools, but works hand in hand with students and staff to ensure our schools are as safe as possible.  Our School Resource Officer can be found in one of the local schools Monday through Friday, as well as many after school events.

Canine (K9):

K9 Hunter and his handler, support patrol operations and public safety through narcotics detection, suspect tracking, building and vehicle searches, and officer protection. Trained and nationally certified, this dual-purpose K9 team enhances our department’s ability to respond effectively while maintaining a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and community engagement.

Traffic Enforcement Unit:

To report accidents, or areas of concern contact Delta Police Department directly at 970/874-7676, Delta County Dispatch at 970/874-2015 or email pdinfo [at] cityofdelta.net (pdinfo[at]cityofdelta[dot]net) 

Records:

The Records Division is responsible for the safe keeping, organizing, retention, and release off all Delta Police Department records.  The Records Division not only works closely with all other divisions within the department, but also works closely with the District Attorney's Office.  They are responsible for insuring all applicable case files and related information are send to the District Attorney's Office in a timely manner for prosecution. 

Property and Evidence:

The Property and Evidence Division is responsible for all property coming into the police department.  This includes property submitted for safe keeping, found property, property for destruction, and evidence.  The Property and Evidence Division works closely will all divisions within the agency, as well as the District Attorney's Office and crimes labs around the state.  The Property and Evidence Division insures the proper storage and chain of custody for all evidence within the department's custody.

Victims Services:

The Delta Police Department Victim Service Division addresses the personal needs of victims of crime and other traumatic incidents. Its purpose is to ensure that no victim remains alone or uninformed.

The Colorado Victim Rights Amendment guarantees crime victims the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect, and the right to be present and heard at all critical stages in the criminal justice system. The Victim Service Program is available to any victim needing support, information or resources during the ongoing investigations of their cases or judicial system procedures.

Code Enforcement and Animal Control:

The Delta Police Department's Code Enforcement Division is responsible for a wide range of tasks.  Through proactive work and incoming complaints, our Code Enforcement Officer works with local residents and businesses to keep our beautiful city clean.  He strives to ensure everyone is following the Delta Municipal Codes as they pertain to weeds, trash, litter, and fires, just to name a few.  The Code Enforcement Division is also solely responsible for all the animal control in the city.

Community Policing Coordinator:

The Community Policing Coordinator(CPC) Program is an extension of the Administrative Division.  The CPC is a non-certified employee who will work as a liaison between the Police Department and the community.  The CPC organizes community events for the department and will manage crime prevention programs.