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| motto = ''To Protect and Serve''<br>''Safeguarding Our Community As Our Family'' |
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| established = September 2, [[1872]] |
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| jurisdiction = City of Colorado Springs |
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| sworn = 687 (as of 2008)<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/units/police/miscDocs/2008FastFacts.pdf</ref> |
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| sizearea = 186.1 square miles |
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| headquarters = 705 S Nevada Avenue<br>[[Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
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| chief1name = Richard W. Myers |
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The '''Colorado Springs Police Department''' (CSPD) is the central [[police department]] for the [[Colorado Springs|City of Colorado Springs]], [[Colorado]]. CSPD is known nationally in the [[United States]] for, among other operations, the capture and/or eventual surrender of several members of the [[Texas Seven]].<ref>http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0101/24/se.03.html</ref> |
The '''Colorado Springs Police Department''' (CSPD) is the central [[police department]] for the [[Colorado Springs|City of Colorado Springs]], [[Colorado]]. CSPD is known nationally in the [[United States]] for, among other operations, the capture and/or eventual surrender of several members of the [[Texas Seven]].<ref>http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0101/24/se.03.html</ref> |
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==Organization== |
==Organization== |
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The CSPD is headed by the Chief of Police, who presides directly over three main Bureaus (each headed by a Deputy Chief): |
The CSPD is headed by the Chief of Police, who presides directly over three main Bureaus (each headed by a Deputy Chief): |
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*'''Administrative Services Bureau''' - Provides logistical support. Administrative Services has three divisions: Information Services, Management Services, and Professional Standards.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=7077</ref> |
*'''Administrative Services Bureau''' - Provides logistical support. Administrative Services has three divisions: Information Services, Management Services, and Professional Standards.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=7077</ref> |
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*'''Operations Support Bureau''' - Provides technical and expert assistance to the other two Bureaus. Operations Support has three divisions: Investigations, Metro Vice, and Specialized Enforcement.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=253</ref> |
*'''Operations Support Bureau''' - Provides technical and expert assistance to the other two Bureaus. Operations Support has three divisions: Investigations, Metro Vice, and Specialized Enforcement.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=253</ref> |
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*'''Patrol Bureau''' - Responsible for routine patrol routes. Patrol is broken into four command areas, each representing a section of the city: Falcon Area (northwest), Gold Hill Area (central and southwest), Sand Creek Area (southeast), and Stetson Hills Area (northeast).<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=251</ref> |
*'''Patrol Bureau''' - Responsible for routine patrol routes. Patrol is broken into four command areas, each representing a section of the city: Falcon Area (northwest), Gold Hill Area (central and southwest), Sand Creek Area (southeast), and Stetson Hills Area (northeast).<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=251</ref> |
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==Decorations== |
==Decorations== |
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*'''Citizens Award of Appreciation''' - Awarded to members of the general Colorado Springs public (not police officers) who have assisted police or performed heroic acts in order to help prevent or stop criminal activity.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837</ref> |
*'''Citizens Award of Appreciation''' - Awarded to members of the general Colorado Springs public (not police officers) who have assisted police or performed heroic acts in order to help prevent or stop criminal activity.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837</ref> |
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*'''Department Commendation''' - Awarded to CSPD employees performing acts that go beyond expected levels of performance and bring credit to the Department.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837</ref> |
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*'''Department Commendation''' - Awarded to CSPD employees performing acts that go beyond expected levels of performance and bring credit to the department. <ref>http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837</ref> |
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*'''Life Saving Award''' - Awarded to any CSPD employee who is directly responsible for the saving of a human life. <ref>http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837</ref> |
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*'''Medal of Valor'''<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=6875</ref> |
*'''Medal of Valor'''<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=6875</ref> |
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*'''[[Police Purple Heart|Purple Heart]]''' - Awarded to officers who are seriously wounded in combat situations while on duty.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837</ref> |
*'''[[Police Purple Heart|Purple Heart]]''' - Awarded to officers who are seriously wounded in combat situations while on duty.<ref>http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837</ref> |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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The CSPD has met with controversy and protest over several high-profile incidents in recent years. |
The CSPD has met with controversy and protest over several high-profile incidents in recent years. |
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== Fallen officers == |
== Fallen officers == |
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Since the establishment of the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1872, a total of 11 officers have died in the line of duty:<ref>[http://www.odmp.org/agency/783-colorado-springs-police-department-colorado The Officer Down Memorial Page]</ref> |
Since the establishment of the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1872, a total of 11 officers have died in the line of duty:<ref>[http://www.odmp.org/agency/783-colorado-springs-police-department-colorado The Officer Down Memorial Page]</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[New Life Church shooting]] |
*[[New Life Church shooting]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.csppa.org/ Colorado Springs Police Protective Association] |
*[http://www.csppa.org/ Colorado Springs Police Protective Association] |
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[[Category:Organizations based in Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
[[Category:Organizations based in Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
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Revision as of 18:12, 18 October 2008
| Colorado Springs Police Department | |
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| Abbreviation | CSPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | September 2, 1872 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA |
| Size | 186.1 square miles |
| Population | 372,437 |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 705 S Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Police Officers | 687 (as of 2008)[1] |
| Civilians | 293 (as of 2008)[2] |
| Agency executive |
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| Facilities | |
| Stations | 4 |
| Helicopters | 2 |
| Website | |
| CSPD site | |
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is the central police department for the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado. CSPD is known nationally in the United States for, among other operations, the capture and/or eventual surrender of several members of the Texas Seven.[3]
The current police chief is Richard W. Myers, who replaced previous chief Luis Velez in 2006 after a scandal involving destruction of evidence that caused several court cases to be dismissed.[4]
Organization
The CSPD is headed by the Chief of Police, who presides directly over three main Bureaus (each headed by a Deputy Chief):
- Administrative Services Bureau - Provides logistical support. Administrative Services has three divisions: Information Services, Management Services, and Professional Standards.[5]
- Operations Support Bureau - Provides technical and expert assistance to the other two Bureaus. Operations Support has three divisions: Investigations, Metro Vice, and Specialized Enforcement.[6]
- Patrol Bureau - Responsible for routine patrol routes. Patrol is broken into four command areas, each representing a section of the city: Falcon Area (northwest), Gold Hill Area (central and southwest), Sand Creek Area (southeast), and Stetson Hills Area (northeast).[7]
Decorations
- Citizens Award of Appreciation - Awarded to members of the general Colorado Springs public (not police officers) who have assisted police or performed heroic acts in order to help prevent or stop criminal activity.[8]
- Department Commendation - Awarded to CSPD employees performing acts that go beyond expected levels of performance and bring credit to the department. [9]
- Life Saving Award - Awarded to any CSPD employee who is directly responsible for the saving of a human life. [10]
- Medal of Valor[11]
- Purple Heart - Awarded to officers who are seriously wounded in combat situations while on duty.[12]
Controversy
The CSPD has met with controversy and protest over several high-profile incidents in recent years.
The Colorado chapter of the ACLU revealed that, in conjunction with the Denver Police Department, Colorado Springs police had been spying on residents involved in nonviolent protest activity.[13]
During the 2007 St. Patrick's Day parade, the CSPD arrested several peace protesters in what was later found to be a somewhat brutal incident. All of the protesters were senior citizens. One of them, Elizabeth Fineron, was 66 and walked with the assistance of a cane. Ms. Fineron was dragged by police across the street, and suffered bloody abrasions from the incident.[14]
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Colorado Springs Police Department in 1872, a total of 11 officers have died in the line of duty:[15]
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
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| Officer Benjamin F. Bish | Gunfire | |
| Chief of Detectives John W. Rowan | Gunfire | |
| Detective Sergeant George Kaltenberger | Gunfire (Accidental) | |
| Patrolman Richard S. Birchfield | Gunfire | |
| Pilot Officer Bernard Livingston Carter | Aircraft accident | |
| Patrolman Dennis John Ives | Vehicular assault | |
| Investigator Harry Lee Allen | Struck by vehicle | |
| Patrolman Augustus J. Perreira Jr. | Gunfire | |
| Patrolman Mark L. Dabling | Gunfire | |
| Detective Jared Scott Jensen | Gunfire | |
| Police Officer Kenneth C. Jordan | Gunfire |
See also
References
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/units/police/miscDocs/2008FastFacts.pdf
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/units/police/miscDocs/2008FastFacts.pdf
- ^ http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0101/24/se.03.html
- ^ http://www.csindy.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A18561
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=7077
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=253
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=251
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=6875
- ^ http://www.springsgov.com/NewsResults.asp?NewsID=1837
- ^ http://www.aclu.org/privacy/spying/15186prs20021121.html
- ^ http://www.csindy.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A24418
- ^ The Officer Down Memorial Page
External links
- Colorado Springs Police Department official site, part of SpringsGov.com
- Colorado Springs Police Protective Association
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