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, animal control officer and the police secretary. 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
ed@town.meeker.co.us
970-878-4975
Lieutenant Thomas Dietrich
tom@town.meeker.co.us
970-878-4965
Officer Wylie Hetzel
wylie@town.meeker.co.us
970-878-4964
Officer Jim Amick
jim@town.meeker.co.us
970-878-4972
Officer Justin Yates
justin@town.meeker.co.us
970-878-4966
Office Manager/Evidence Technician Beth Ridgeway
beth@town.meeker.co.us
970-878-4969
Community Service / Code Enforcement Officer Laurel Haney
laurel@town.meeker.co.us
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
Cancelled for 2020 Due to Covid-19
Helpful Information:
Sexting Flyer
Fraud Reporting
National No Call Registry
Sex Offender Information
Police Records Requests
Vacation House Watch
For vacation house watch contact dispatch at (970) 878-5555
Comments or Complaints against an officer
(Link coming soon)
Useful Links:
Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office-(970) 878-9620 https://www.rbc.us/297/Sheriffs-Office
Rangely Police Department (970) 675-8466 https://townofrangely.colorado.gov/police-or-police-officers
Colorado State Patrol-Craig (970) 824-6501 https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/csp/troop%204b%20craig
Colorado Parks and Wildlife- Meeker (970) 878-6090 https://cpw.state.co.us/