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To send an anonymous tip via text message to the Westminster Police Department, text the keyword TIPWPD and your tip to 847411 (tip411).

Mission Statement

The Westminster Police Department (WPD) is responsible for providing full-service law enforcement and public safety-related services to its citizens and visitors. In operation 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, WPD is in partnership with the community, striving to preserve peace and provide a safe environment by preventing crime, protecting life, liberty, and property, enforcing laws in a fair, impartial, and complete manner, and detecting crime and apprehending criminals.

Staff


The city is served by 44 sworn police officers, who provide patrol, traffic control, K-9 and bike patrol, educational programs, and criminal and narcotic investigations. Our Communications Division and support staff is made up of 13 non-sworn members and is dedicated to outstanding public service.

Through mutual respect, education, leadership, and supervision, the WPD brings into focus moral and ethical standards, including integrity, fairness, and service.

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Media Releases

  1. 09102018 Critical Missing Person
  2. 08242018 Auto Theft Arrest
  3. 08162018 Suspect Arrested for Armed Robbery
  4. 08152018 WPD Requests Public Assistance
  5. 08132018 Thefts from autos and stolen vehicle incidents
  6. 08022018Carroll Fuel
  7. 08022018 Joint Law Enforcement Effort to Address Concerns of Crime in Westminster
  8. 07302018 NNO2018
  9. 07282018 WPD Seeks Public Assistance in Shooting Investigations
  10. 07282018 100 Block E Green St
  11. 07172018 WPD seeking information about vehicle of interest in fireworks case
  12. 06262018 Crime Prevention Reminder Thefts from Autos
  13. 06222018 FBI Media Release FM Bank Robbery
  14. 06202018 WPD Recognized for Proactive Efforts in Responding to Persons Affected by Mental Illness
  15. 06142018 FM Bank Robbery
  16. 06132018 MDOP Clock Tower
  17. 05302018 CC Torch Run
  18. 02212018 Jewelry Store Theft Reward Offered Update
  19. 02012018 Jewelry Store Theft Reward Offered
  20. 11292017 Holiday Patrol Initiative
  21. 11142017 Critical Missing Person Located Unharmed
  22. 11142017 Critical Missing Person Updated
  23. 11132017 Critical Missing Person
  24. 11112017 Wanted for Robbery Reward Offered
  25. 11022017 Angel Tree SWAC
  26. 10242017 Wanted for Robbery Reward Offered
  27. 10112017 Suspects Identified in Recent Theft from Auto Spree
  28. 10092017 Theft from Vehicles Person and Vehicle of Interest
  29. 10072017 Department Investigating Thefts from Vehicles
  30. 09182017 WPD Commander Graduates from FBI National Academy
  31. 08312017 Cops on Rooftops Event Exceeds Goal
  32. 082017 Cops on Rooftops
  33. 09042018 Cops on Rooftops