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This plan was developed by the Police department’s Public Information Office. The Strategic Communication Plan is designed to provide a philosophical and operational guideline for staff, both sworn and professional, in improving and maintaining a positive approach to community engagement. This plan will be evaluated periodically and will be updated as necessary.  |  Read the Strategic Communication Plan

Community members who are interested in getting a closer look at the Loveland Police Department in action can schedule a ride-along with a police officer. The rider must be at least 14 years of age (age restrictions are subject to the on-duty supervisor's discretion). All riders must sign a waiver and any rider under the age of 18 must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Riders are limited to two rides per year.

The Ride-Along Request Form can be brought in, faxed, or emailed to the Police Department Records Unit (contact information at the top of the form.) Signatures are required on pages 1 and 3 for all riders, and page 4 for riders under age 18. The requested Ride-Along Date and Time should be at least 7 days after the request is submitted. Ride-Alongs are scheduled for 2 hours, beginning at 8am, 2:30pm, or 8pm. For more information, please call 970-962-2267. 

Loveland police officers use body worn cameras during the course of their investigations. Body worn cameras provide an added layer of accountability for both law enforcement officials and the individuals they serve. 

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11.07 Body Worn Cameras

The purpose of CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) Accreditation is to establish a foundation within public safety agencies that focuses on achieving the best outcomes in the delivery of service. Consistent internal and external review, combined with third-party validation of an agency's policies and procedures, is critical in the delivery of high-quality public safety services and promotes accountability.

Reaccreditation

Public comments regarding LPD's compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status are accepted, in the form of commendations or concerns. The accreditation process is intended to provide the agency with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence. It is important to note that CALEA is not an investigatory body and subsequently this feedback portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. There will be no response other than acknowledgement to submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA Accreditation.

We strive to maintain the highest standards in the selection of our personnel since we depend upon them to provide the best quality service delivery possible to the Loveland community. 

A complete and extensive background investigation is part of the hiring process. All information submitted during the selection/hiring process is examined and researched as part of the background investigation. The background investigation examines:

• Criminal History/Involvement with Illegal Drugs
• Past Employment Performance
• Residential History
• Military Records
• Financial History
• Driving History
• Civil Court Records
• Personal References
• Education/Campus Disciplinary records

Prior to a final job offer, the officer selection process includes written testing & questionnaires, oral interviews, drug screen, psychological exam, medical exam, polygraph exam, and fingerprinting.

LPD officers have contact with many community members throughout the year. The tables below detail information from the last five years about the annual total number of police calls, complaints, whether the investigation showed the complaint to be sustained, as well as the source of the complaint.

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Crime Mapping provides information about LPD crimes by type or location. The customizable reporting system displays an initial map with icons indicating types and locations of reported crimes. The date range and search radius can be adjusted using the Filters section to the left of the map, as well as the type of crime. Once these parameters are set, the data can also be viewed in either a list or graph format.

Colorado Bureau of Investigation provides crime statistics about specific types of crimes, searchable by specific jurisdiction, or across the state of Colorado. 

LPD invests heavily in training, because having a strong, consistent knowledge base allows officers to serve the community safely. All Colorado officers are required to meet Colorado POST requirements every year to maintain certification. LPD exceeds minimum POST standards.

New officers with no previous law enforcement experience are required to successfully complete basic police academy and pass the Colorado POST certification test. 

All officers must successfully pass a four-phase field training program, during which they are paired with several officers who use specialized training to teach and evaluate new hires.

NCLETC

The Cities of Loveland and Fort Collins share ownership and operations of the Northern Colorado Law Enforcement Training Center. The training center serves the needs of law enforcement professionals by facilitating training environments which support their skill development at the beginning of their careers, and reinforce, integrate and enhance those skills throughout their years of service.

Loveland Police employees work to provide compassionate, professional service to everyone we encounter. All employees are expected to maintain integrity, treat community members and colleagues with respect and dignity. The Professional Standards Unit operates under the supervision of one of the Assistant Chiefs and is responsible for all aspects of the hiring process, recruitment, and promotions, coordinating compliments and complaints, scheduling both in-service and external training, maintaining CALEA standards, and conducting unit audits and staff inspections.  |  Submit an online compliment or complaint about LPD or employee(s)