FAQ: Who is the Avon Police Department?

The Avon Police Department is a nationally accredited municipal law enforcement agency. The Department is comprised of 18 full-time sworn law enforcement officers and 2.5 full-time, non-sworn administrative professionals. The Avon Police Department’s mission to Make A Difference, is implemented through service and community partnerships focused on education, crime reduction/deterrence and traffic safety.

Over the last five years, on average, Avon Police Officers have responded annually to 16,000 calls for service, including 804 total crimes reported; response and investigation of 155 traffic crashes, 117 thefts, 42 assaults and 40 domestic violence incidents. The Department arrested 456 individuals, including 127 for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Avon has experienced its lowest Uniform Crime Rating index since 2001. The Avon Police Department also utilizes the Benchmark Cities Survey to compare Avon statistics. The data shows the average number of annual calls for service, per 1,000 citizens across all reporting cities, is 458 calls per year. Calls for service in Avon have been significantly higher over the last three years averaging 654 calls, indicating growing service call demands on the Police Department.

Department administrative staff provides daily support to the community for fingerprinting, VIN Inspections, breath testing, and a host of other services. The Police Department is committed to community outreach programs, including Citizen Police Academies, in both English and Spanish; National Night Out; Kids, Cops, and Hoops Basketball; Police Explorers; and, providing leadership with a variety of community non-profits, including Eagle River Youth Coalition; Eagle County Law Enforcement Immigrant Advisory Committee; and the Speak Up Reach Out Suicide Prevention Coalition. The Town of Avon has experienced its lowest rates of crime and traffic accidents over the last several years.