Chief of Police
Terry Wilson
(970) 384-6500
terryw@ci.glenwood-springs.co.us

The City of Glenwood Springs is located at the juncture of Colorado And Roaring Fork rivers in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Glenwood Springs is a busy town of 8,000 people that serves as the business center of the rapidly growing Garfield County area. With daily work force and tourist populations, the Police Department services a population of approximately 12,000-15,000 people, with that number increasing during the busy summer months.

The Department strives to be progressive in its pursuit of training and programs, offering Officer participation in School Resource Officer, K-9 , Drug Recognition Expert, as well as encouraging Officers to achieve Instructor status in Police related fields.

The Police Department is currently approved for staffing with 27 sworn personnel and nine civilian employees. The sworn personnel are primarily patrol oriented, with a strong Detectives unit supporting criminal investigations. Two Officers are currently assigned as School Resource Officers . Patrol personnel are expected to handle a wide variety of call-types, and are trained and mentored to become well-rounded Officers with the ability to provide comprehensive service to our community and visitors.

In 2002, the Police Department moved into a new building as part of the new City Hall complex. The upgraded facilities and increased room allow for the efficient operation of this young and virile Department.