Longmont Public Safety

10/11/2026

🎃 Thinking about leaving your pumpkin outside this year? You may want to reconsider. 🐻

Colorado bears are hungry this year. With food sources in short supply, they’re in hyperphagia—gorging on as much food as they can find to build up the energy they need to make it through the winter.

And that brings us to your pumpkins.

To a bear, your cute, scary, or creatively carved jack-o’-lantern isn’t Halloween décor. It looks like a tasty snack!

To keep your pumpkin safe—and keep bears out of your neighborhood—please bring your pumpkins inside at night. 🎃🐻

A little prevention can help keep bears wild, healthy, and out of trouble.

10/10/2026

❤️ Thank you, Longmont! 🚒

Longmont Fire Department was honored to welcome our community to Fire Station 2 today! More than 200 adults and children spent part of their Saturday with us, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your support.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by, meet our firefighters, explore the station, and connect with the people who are proud to serve this community. Your enthusiasm and support mean so much to us!

We’re grateful to be part of such a wonderful community and look forward to welcoming you back for our next events in 2027. ❤️

10/09/2026

Longmont Police have closed 21st & Terry until 7pm for a traffic crash. Please use alternate routes.

10/08/2026

🚒 What’s behind those big red doors? Come find out THIS SATURDAY! ❤️

The Longmont Fire Department is opening Fire Station 2 for a morning of fire trucks, fun, and a chance to meet the people who serve our community.

Saturday, October 10
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fire Station 2, 2212 17th Street — just east of Hover on 17th

Come explore the station and:
- Check out the fire trucks and equipment
- Take a look inside the station
- Meet Longmont firefighters and staff
- Ask questions and learn what happens behind the scenes
- Bring the whole family!

Whether you’re curious about the fire service, love fire trucks, or just want to meet your local firefighters, we’d love to see you!

Come say hello, climb aboard, and get an up-close look at your Longmont Fire Department. ❤️🚒

See you Saturday!

10/05/2026

Note: This property is not located within the Longmont city limits.

The Boulder County Fire Management Program plans to conduct prescribed fire operations this week on the Cottonwood (Hygiene) property near Highway 66 and North 66th Street. Crews expect to burn on Wednesday, Oct. 7, if conditions allow. Operations may shift to Thursday or Friday depending on weather and site conditions. This work will remove vegetation from 15 field laterals to improve water conveyance and is expected to take one day to complete.

Burn projects depend on weather conditions, including relative humidity, precipitation, fuel moisture, and wind. Projects will only proceed when conditions are suitable. Fire managers will monitor all projects until they are called out. Please do not call 911 since these controlled burns are not emergencies.

Upcoming Slash Pile Burning Projects

An additional slash pile burn has been added to the project list originally announced on Sept. 15 and is listed below. Piles will be burned on the Loukonen Outlots property near Lyons on the west side of US 36 and south of Highway 66.

Slash pile burns are conducted to reduce the amount of fuel resulting from forestry operations. Operations will only occur when conditions allow to ensure safe fire operations and containment. The window for operations is open until May 31.

Slash pile burn planned locations:
• Hall Ranch — west of Lyons
• Overland — northwest of Jamestown
• Riverside Ranch — south of Ralph Price Reservoir
• Reynolds Ranch — southeast of Nederland
• Sherwood Gulch — north of Nederland
• Loukonen Outlots (new) — near Lyons

Health Impacts
Smoke from prescribed fires may affect your health. The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Wood Smoke and Health webpage provides tips to address health concerns related to indoor burning, prescribed fires, and open burns.

Informational Video.
Watch the Planning Fire Management Prescribed Burns video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOaDWUSK0Ko) and hear fire management officers talk about what goes into planning a prescribed burn, including the safety measures and environmental factors that must be met before a prescribed fire can take place.

Learn more about prescribed burns at boco.org/PrescribedBurns and direct any questions to [email protected].

09/29/2026

20260247 Police Recruit
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department: Public Safety
Division: Police Services
2027 Anticipated Starting Pay: Step 1: $90,804/annually, $43.65/hour
Regular Full-time – SHIFT WORK REQUIRED

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, FPPA Defined Benefit Plan, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Vacation, Holiday pay, 40-hour vacation leave balance upon hire, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.
Incentives Include:

City Sponsored Police Academy program. City will pay for all Accredited Police Academy Program related costs to obtain Colorado POST certification.
Duty Fi***rm will be provided. Additionally, interest-free loans are available for future weapons purchases.

All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, is provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to the employee. Officers also receive a biannual equipment allowance of $200 ($400 yearly)

Spanish/English bilingual skills are desirable. Supplemental pay of $50-$200/month is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.

Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: In a training capacity, protect life and property and manage conflict through the enforcement of applicable laws and City ordinances; control traffic flow, perform investigative work, and participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention, community, problem solving, and enforcement programs; work with the community to resolve conflicts, problems and mutual concerns; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Requires completion of a Colorado State Sanctioned Training Academy training program, or completion of Colorado State POST equivalency exam, and demonstrated personal skill sets that affirm community values and mission.

This is an entry-level class in the Police Officer series. This class is distinguished from Police Officer by participation in a formal training program to become certified as a Police Officer in the State of Colorado and/or to complete the Longmont Field Training Program.

Interested in becoming a Police Officer for the Longmont Police Department read on ...

09/27/2026

For the past month, an amazing group of Longmont residents joined us on Wednesday evenings to learn more about the people, programs and work that help keep our community safe. We wrapped up the academy on Saturday morning with a hands-on field day at the Longmont Fire Training Center.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who dedicated their time, asked great questions, got involved, and spend the month with us. We hope you enjoyed the experience, learned something new, and left with an even greater connection to your Longmont Public Safety team.

We are already looking forward to the 2027 Citizen Academy! We hope to see you there!

09/25/2026

English: If you or someone you love needs help finding support, Longmont Public Safety can help you get connected to care and community. Reach out by email or call 303 651 8541 and follow the phone tree to leave a message for Case Management. You are not alone, and support is here when you need it.

Spanish: Si usted o un ser querido necesita ayuda para encontrar apoyo, Seguridad Publica de Longmont (Longmont Public Safety) puede ayudarle a conectar con servicios de atención y con la comunidad. Comuníquese por correo electrónico o llame al 303-651-8541 y siga las indicaciones del menú telefónico para dejar un mensaje al equipo de Gestión de Casos (Case Management). No está solo; el apoyo está disponible cuando lo necesite.

09/23/2026

Job Announcement
20260244 Special Projects Assistant – Detectives
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department: Public Safety
Division: Detectives
Hiring Rate: $47.72/hour
Monday – Friday
Part-time Temporary, Non-benefitted
Benefits include: Benefits required by law are included such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social Security, and Medicare.

Definition: Under the supervision of the Detective Sergeant and/or the Assistant Chief over the Detective Division, function as assistants to current Detective Division Staff.

Principal Duties:
Investigation & Case Management
• Conduct a variety of criminal investigations or activities involving crimes against persons, property, and society, which may include unpleasant and appalling subject matter.
• Communicate with citizens, victims, and suspects to follow up on cases at the direction of the lead Detective, Sergeant, and/or Assistant Chief.
• Independently pursue investigative leads, author warrants, develop new leads, gather and process information, dictate, write, or type reports to document investigations thoroughly.
• Assist with the registration of S*x Offenders.
• Assist with Missing Person/Human trafficking investigations.
• Watch recorded interviews and memorialize the content in written reports.
• Complete intel workups on suspects (e.g., history, residence, vehicle information).
• Review jail phone calls and text messages as part of investigations.
• Conduct Property and Evidence management duties and/or background investigations as assigned.

Technology & Real-Time Support
• Use department technologies like license plate recognition, video management, and surveillance tools to support investigations and field work.
• Staff the Real Time Information Center (RTIC) to support field personnel during critical incidents by monitoring live feeds, managing real-time intelligence, and coordinating Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations, including flight monitoring and post-flight reports.

Legal & Court Proceedings
• May be required to participate in a variety of legal proceedings, including appearing in court to present evidence and testify when necessary.

Administrative & General
• Be responsible for the confidentiality of sensitive material and information.
• Respond to various locations in or around the city to pick up or drop off items related to case investigations in a civilian, non-enforcement capacity.
• Adhere to LDPS policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform essential duties and additional tasks in a manner that enhances City Attributes.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Working Environment:
Working environment includes a standard office setting with an open area (Environment can be noisy and hectic at times). The ability to lift lightweight items (eg. box of documents, large notebooks, small items of evidentiary nature, etc), stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, and be flexible in work focus are an integral part of the position.

Qualifications:
Education & Experience
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience as a certified Law Enforcement Officer (preferably with the City of Longmont).
• Knowledge of Colorado State Statutes and their application in criminal investigations.

Required Knowledge
• Colorado Revised Statutes and Municipal Criminal Code.
• LDPS policies and standard operating procedures.
• Criminal investigation techniques and documentation standards.

Additional Requirements
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's License or the ability to obtain upon hire.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Unescorted Security Clearance required.

09/22/2026

Update: Thank you for your help. This individual has been identified and arrested.

Original Post: Longmont Police are asking for public assistance in identifying a person of interest in the assault of a minor yesterday, Monday, September 21. This occurred in the 600 block of Main.

If you can identify the individual in the photo, please contact Officer S. Mathis at 303-774-4300 x2453 or the Longmont Emergency Communications Center (LECC) at 303-651-8501 and reference #26-11648.