Police Department

The Meeker Police Department consists of six sworn officers and two civilian personnel. The department is composed of the Chief of Police, Lieutenant, four patrol officers, community service officer and evidence technician. We are responsible for the enforcement of all criminal and traffic laws within the Town limits. We also identify and develop strategies to address public safety issues that may affect the quality of life in the community and take responsibility to implement solutions.

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Meeker Police Department to preserve peace, prevent crime and to protect the constitutional rights, lives and property of all people within our town.

Vision

We will accomplish our mission through community partnerships, education, training and proactive enforcement of the law.

Values

We are committed to serving the citizens and visitors of Meeker with integrity, respect and consistency.

Meeker Police Department Contact Information:

The Meeker Police Department is located at:

345 Market Street
Meeker, Colorado 8641.

For emergencies dial 911.

For non-emergency reporting or requests for an officer dial (970) 878-5555

Fax (970) 878-5625

Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Meeker-Police-740797719301387

Officers:

Chief Edward Thompson
ethompson@townofmeeker.gov
970-878-4975

Lieutenant Thomas Dietrich
tdietrich@townofmeeker.gov
970-878-4965

Officer Wylie Hetzel
whetzel@townofmeeker.gov
970-878-4964

Officer Jim Amick
jamick@townofmeeker.gov
970-878-4972

Officer Justin Yates
jyates@townofmeeker.gov
970-878-4966

Office Manager/Evidence Technician Beth Ridgeway
bridgeway@townofmeeker.gov
970-878-4969

Community Service / Code Enforcement Officer Melissa Fellows
mfellows@townofmeeker.gov
970-878-4968

Community Events

The Meeker Police Department celebrates Red Ribbon Week with all school grades, discussing drug awareness and prevention.

Meeker Police Officers go to the schools and do a safety program associated with each grade. We have budget funds for this specific event and provide decorations, balloons, banners and handouts for the schools.

Elk Bugling Contest

Since 1985 the Meeker Police Department has held this annual event in October. Grades 1st thru 5th grade participate in both the bugling and camouflage contest.

Bicycle Rodeo

This event is annually held at the Meeker Elementary school parking lot. Grades 1st thru 5th grade participate in learning hand signals, safety tips and practice bike riding thru an obstacle course. We have given out helmets and bike locks and some years we are able to give away new bicycles.

Eddie Eagle

Kindergarten thru 3rd grade participate in this gun safety program. This program teaches children to follow this safety program if they see a gun:

Stop!
Don’t touch
Leave the area
Tell an adult

“Stop” and “Don’t Touch” are the most important messages for children to learn.

National Night Out

This annual event, held the first Tuesday evening in August across the Nation, is a community building campaign that promotes positive relationships betwee law enforcement and neighbors.

Helpful Information:

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