The Broomfield
Police Department is committed to volunteerism and actively participates
in improving the community and raising funds to benefit others.
The annual Red Robin Tip A Cop for
Special Olympics was held on Friday, July 27, 2007 at the Red Robin
location at FlatIrons Crossing. During this fun event, officers don an
apron and talk to customers while collecting donations for Special
Olympics. This year's event raised $3,100.
On June 1, 2007, 67
participants joined the Torch Run to raise funds for Special
Olympics; and the group raised over $1,600. Donations are accepted
throughout the year and volunteers are always needed. Visit the
Special Olympics Colorado
website for details.
The Northglenn Police Department and Adams County
Sheriffs Department conducted a "COP ON THE ROOF" event at the Krispy Kreme
Doughnut store in Northglenn from May 4 - 6, 2007 as part of the Law
Enforcement Torch Run events for Special Olympics conducted throughout the
year. Broomfield officers participated in the event that raised over
$3,000.
In December 2006, members of the Department and community, together with
the Broomfield Rotary, participated in
Santa Cops, a program designed to provide toys and food to Broomfield
families in need. In 2006, 21 families, including 58 children, received toys and
boxes of food to help them through the holidays.
Broomfield's Honor Guard posted the
colors at the Denver Grand Prix on August 13, 2006.
On a bi-monthly basis, citizens can visit local coffee shops and have
Coffee With a Cop. This program allows citizens to ask
questions or just visit with local law enforcement officers. Please
see the schedule for
remaining opportunities this year.