A core tenet of Silverthorne’s Police Department and our officers is making and maintaining connections with the members of our community. 

Community Policing

Police Citizens Advisory Committee

This committee is an embodiment of the tight-knit relationship and mutual respect of the Silverthorne Police Department and the Town’s residents. The Committee assists the Police Chief in making recommendations to Town Council on matters related to public safety. Committee members also act as volunteers for police department activities.

More information about the Citizens' Advisory Committee

Town Services - Police Department Community Programs

Safe Summer Kickoff

The Silverthorne Police Department organizes local public safety agencies from around Summit County to gather in Silverthorne with all their toys to interact with residents and share what they do. Safety is promoted to help kids learn how to have a safe and fun summer.

Adopt an Angel

Adopt an Angel is a Christmas program to distribute gifts to deserving children in the area. Christmas ornaments in the shape of angels with children's gender and age are hung on trees placed throughout the Town. Anyone can choose an ornament, purchase a present for the child, and return the presents to the police department, unwrapped, to be distributed during Christmas week.

Championed by Silverthorne's police department for nearly 20 years, the program is now managed with the oversight of the Summit Rotary.

More information about Adopt an Angel

Alcohol Training/TIPS

All employees in Silverthorne that serve or sell alcohol are required to complete alcohol awareness training as a condition of the business liquor license. Please contact Silverthorne's police department to receive local law information and for information on where TIPS classes are available.

Ride-Along Program

The Silverthorne Police Department encourages community members to ride with officers for a limited time during their work shift. This allows residents to see what an officer does on a day-to-day basis and also allows potential applicants or future officers to get a feel for what police work entails.

Fingerprinting

Fingerprints are offered at the Summit County Justice Center at 501 North Park Avenue in Breckenridge. No walk-ins will be accepted. Payment is due at time of service (no cash accepted).

Please make an appointment at https://uenroll.identogo.com.

Customer Service: 1-855-845-7434.

Victim Assistance

The Victim Assistance Program provides a support system for victims of criminal or traumatic incidents. Following is the summary of rights guaranteed victims by the State of Colorado's Victim Rights Act:

• To be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and to be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse.
• To be informed about what steps can be taken for protection from future intimidation and harm. Be kept informed of various phases of their case, including investigation, filing of charges, prosecution, trial, and sentencing.
• To be present and provide information and input, written or in person, regarding decisions in plea-bargaining, sentencing, and parole release.
• To be informed about their eligibility for crime victim compensation as well as assistance in completing application forms in a timely manner.
• Employer intercession.

Victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact Summit Advocates of Victims of Assault. Other resources for victim assistance can be found on the Colorado Attorney General's website.

DARE / School Resource Officer

The Silverthorne Police Department has established a DARE Program (Drug and Alcohol Education) within the Silverthorne Elementary School. The program is a collaborative effort, in which officers educate students to recognize and resist the many direct and subtle pressures that influence them to experiment with alcohol, tobacco products, inhalants, or other drugs, or to engage in violent behavior.

DUI Enforcement

The goal of the Silverthorne Police Department is to educate community members on the effects of alcohol and/or drugs and to reduce the number of intoxicated drivers within the town. The department, along with other Summit County law enforcement agencies, the Colorado Department of Transportation and local businesses to promote safer alternatives such as free ridership of the county-wide Summit Stage bus service, taxis or other ride-share services.

Bike Patrol

The Silverthorne Police Department incorporates bicycle patrol in order to enhance its ability to provide law enforcement services to the community. Officers performing bicycle patrol will be assigned a regular patrol district or to special enforcement activities such as:

• Factory Outlet Stores
• Skate Park
• Trails and park patrols
• Targeted crime areas
• Safety education in schools
• Special traffic enforcement projects