Investigations

The Investigations Division is made up of four units and is primarily responsible for the investigations of all serious crime (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft). 

Crimes Against Persons Unit

The Crimes Against Persons Unit investigates violent crimes, which include: homicide; robbery; domestic violence; assault; harassment; and sexual assault. This unit also investigates crimes against juveniles, such as: child abuse; sexual assault on a child; sexual exploitation of a child; and child neglect. These crimes are investigated by detectives who have received specialized training in the area of crimes against children.

This unit also investigates crimes against juveniles, such as: child abuse; sexual assault on a child; sexual exploitation of a child; and child neglect. These crimes are investigated by detectives who have received specialized training in the area of crimes against children.

In Colorado, survivors of adult sexual assault have three reporting options. Please note that these reporting options do not apply for minors (C.R.S. 19-3-304) and at-risk elders (C.R.S. 18-6.5-108) due to other mandatory reporting obligations. For individuals who do not fall under these two statutes, the three distinct reporting options survivors have at the time of receiving medical care are detailed below:

• Law Enforcement Report: When a victim chooses to obtain a medical forensic exam and chooses to participate in the criminal justice system at that time.
• Medical Report: A victim chooses to obtain a medical forensic exam but at that time chooses to not participate in the criminal justice system. Evidence and information to law enforcement is released with victim identifying information. A medical reporting victim can choose to have evidence tested.
• Anonymous Report: A victim chooses to obtain a medical forensic exam but at that time chooses to not participate in the criminal justice system. Evidence and information to law enforcement is released without victim identifying information. An anonymous reporting victim is consenting to evidence storage only.

To report a sexual assault, please contact the Broomfield Police Communications Center at 303-438-6400.

For information concerning sex offenders living in Broomfield and the surrounding area, please visit the SOTAR website.

Crimes Against Property Unit

The Crimes Against Property Unit investigates motor vehicle theft, burglary, larceny, robbery, and vandalism among others.

Property crimes are high-volume crimes and can range from lower-level offenses such as shoplifting or vandalism, to high-level felonies including armed robbery.  Some such crimes don't require the offender to make off with stolen

The Investigations Division consists of the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Property Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, and Victim Services Unit.

The Investigations Division consists of the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Property Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, and Victim Services Unit. The Crimes Against Property Unit investigates motor vehicle theft, burglary, larceny, robbery and vandalism among others.Property crimes are high-volume crimes. They can range from lower level offenses such as shoplifting or vandalism to high- level felonies to include armed robbery. Some such crimes don't require the offender to make off with stolen goods or harm a victim. Burglary, for example, only requires unlawful entry with the intent to commit a crime. The Crimes Against Property Unit investigates motor vehicle theft, burglary, larceny, robbery and vandalism among others.

Burglary, for example, only requires unlawful entry with the intent to commit a crime. Most property crimes include a spectrum of degrees depending on factors including the amount stolen and use of force in theft related cases.

Below you'll find additional information on the non-profits, organizations and groups BPD Detectives belong to and/or work with:

• Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority
• Colorado Auto Theft Investigators
• Colorado Crime Analysis Association

Economic Crimes Unit

If you have been the victim of a fraud, or any other crime, please visit the Report A Crime page to obtain information on how to report the incident to Police. In most cases, it is best to call Dispatch at 303-438-6400 and request to speak to an officer about your situation.

For complex cases or special circumstances, such as securities or investment fraud, mortgage schemes, or extremely high dollar value cases, please contact the Investigations Division Administrative Assistant at 303-438-6410 to make an appointment to meet with an investigator. Citizens are also encouraged to visit the Fraud & Identity Theft page for more information and resources.

The following are identity theft, fraud, and scam resources that may also be helpful:

• AARP - Scams and Fraud - Identity Theft
• Colorado Attorney General
• FBI - Identity Theft 
• Federal Trade Commission - General Information
• FTC - Identity Theft - A Recovery Plan
• FTC - Identity Theft - A Recovery Plan (Spanish)
• FTC - Take Charge: What to do if Your Identity is Stolen
• Identity Theft - Protecting America's Consumers
• Privacy Rights Clearinghouse - Identity Theft Data Breaches 
• Recovering from Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud 
• Social Security Numbers