Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Spring is on its way, and so is Special Olympics Colorado's Polar Plunge! Consider donating to our team, who will be plunging into the icy waters of the Boulder Reservoir on March 9th to raise money for the Special Olympics athletes who participate all year long in a wide variety of sports and activities. All proceeds will go directly to Special Olympics of Colorado.
Haunted Hallways
Don't be scared :-) Come and walk the Haunted Hallways of Thornton PD. Bring your family for this safe, fun and FREE event. This year in THREE locations!
District 1 (Headquarters): 9551 Civic Center Drive
District 2 (Fossil Ridge): 3150 Quebec Street Our NEW Training Center: 9000 Colorado Boulevard
Our NEW Training Center: 9000 Colorado Boulevard
TPD Cinema
Mark it on your calendars! We’re back again in 2023 with TPD Cinema for a free movie, Operation Copsicle in full effect, music, prizes, t-shirt slinger, giveaways, dancing and more.
Recruiting Open House
Put yourself in the moment.
We are opening our doors for you to come get a peak inside the world of advanced police training.
Our goal is to equip career seekers with the knowledge about all the benefits that the Thornton Police Department and the city of Thornton offers our officers. Our growing department ensures its officers are educated, equipped, compensated, and cared for.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/qXM9HHn5bD6aYawR7
TPD Cinema
Mark it on your calendars! We’re back again in 2023 with TPD Cinema for a free movie, Operation Copsicle in full effect, music, prizes, t-shirt slinger, giveaways, dancing and more.
Bicycle Rodeo Extravaganza
The 3rd Annual Bicycle Rodeo Extravaganza! Back for another year, this series of obstacle courses will provide the chance for riders of ALL ages to sharpen their skills in a free, fun environment. Music, games, prizes, giveaways, Operation Copcicle… and even new bike giveaways! Bring the family, their bikes or scooters, helmets, and join us for some fun where the rubber meets the road.
TPD Cinema
Mark it on your calendars! We’re back again in 2023 with TPD Cinema for a free movie, Operation Copsicle in full effect, music, prizes, t-shirt slinger, giveaways, dancing and more.
Law Enforcement Torch Run
We invite everyone to join us in one of our long traditions of participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. Bring the whole fam for the fun-run, walk, or 5K. Operation Copsicle will be in high gear! There’ll also be giveaways, dancing, and so much more! Registration site coming…
Summer Kick-Off
We invite everyone to join us for the second annual Summer Kick-Off event. Take a look at all the festivities planned and mark your calendar to come and join us for music, food trucks, free face painting, a pet costume contest, a soccer skills clinic, emergency vehicle tours, and much more!
Drug Take-Back
Each year law enforcement agencies nationwide come together to give residents in their area a safe way to get rid of expired/unused medications-Rx or over the counter. We will have two locations for the Drug Take-Back event for you to drive through and drop them off.
Meet N' Greet
Officers will be at Buffalo Wild Wings connecting with the community. Stop by for some good food and great conversation!
Community Watch Informational Meeting
For all active Community Watch groups and those interested in starting a Community Watch in their neighborhood.
Texas Roadhouse Tip a Cop
Join us for Tip-A-Cop at Texas Roadhouse to benefit Special Olympics Colorado athletes. We will have officers out at the 104th & I-25 and we hope to see you there!
Donuts with Thornton PD
Dunk-in to some coffee, donuts and conversations about our community.
Community Meeting
Don't forget tonight is our City's first Community Meeting. We want to see you there! 9471 Dorothy Boulevard from 6 - 8 pm.
We will have department recruiters on hand to answer your questions about the many career opportunities the TPD has to offer. We are still taking applications for our Emergency Communications Specialists (who were just approved for a big raise in 2023!) Want to know more? Visit www.thorntonco.gov/jobs and apply today!
Drug Take Back
1 date with 2 locations to safely get rid of those unused Rx drugs. Protect you & your family by coming to the DEA Drug Take-Back event.
Haunted Hallways of District 1
Everyone is invited to the Haunted Hallways of Thornton PD District 1.
We are having an open house between 4pm-6pm on October 28th for the kids to come check out where we work & to Trick-or-Treat for candy down our hallways.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat is a unique, fun and creative Halloween event! Children will spend the evening going from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from volunteers who have decorated their vehicles to serve as a backdrop for this spooktacular event!
Please leave your pets at home for their safety. The walkways will be extremely crowded, the costumes can be scary and dropped candy can pose a risk to their health.
Due to the popularity of this event, the admission line will be cut off and the parking lot will be closed prior to the end of the event in order to adhere to the 9 p.m. closing time.
For detailed event information, go to gocot.net/trunkortreat.
Crime Prevention & Safety Symposium
Mark your calendar & join us in one week for the first annual FREE Thornton PD Crime Prevention & Safety Symposium! Food will be provided for the first 50 people to arrive!
Our local, state & federal partners will be teaming up with us in observance of #NationalCrimePreventionMonth, #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth & #NationalFirePreventionMonth, to update you about auto theft, fentanyl/opioids, child safety, fire safety, scams, domestic violence awareness, & animal control too.
Thornton PD, City of Thornton Fire Department, Colorado's 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, U.S. ATF, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, U.S. Marshals, North Suburban Medical Center & Safe2Tell Colorado will all be there to connect with you & provide safety tips, crime prevention info, & best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe.
#TPDsafertogether
#TPDcommUNITY
Public Service Career Workshop
We are excited to announce our first-ever series of Career Workshops. Our one-hour event will coach you towards being successful in achieving your dream of working in a career of service as a Police Officer. We will talk about applying, testing and interviewing, and answer any questions you may have about our process.
Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social Hour!
Got your pen & calendar? Well go get them and please come out to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill) for the Thornton PD Ice Cream Social. $1 small cones will be available. Well see you September 7th, 6-8pm.
Youth Academy
The TPD Youth Academy is for high school-aged students in the City of Thornton. Students must have a GPA of 2.5. School Resource Officers teach stuents about the life of a police officer and provide basic police training such as ethics, community involvement, driving, defensive tactics and crime scene investigation. The next academy is June 2023.
District 2 Community Safety Meeting
Join us to learn about crime trends in your area (north of 112th Avenue), crime prevention strategies, and other general police services.
Special presentation by the Youth Services Unit.
Tee Time with TPD
We are bringing together 8th and 9th graders from schools in Thornton to build partnerships. This five-day program from June 13th - 17th, 2022 will provide teaching an golfing sessions and end with an awards ceremony BBQ.
DISTRICT 1 COMMUNITY SAFETY MEETING
JOIN US TO LEARN ABOUT CRIME TRENDS IN YOUR AREA (SOUTH OF 112TH AVENUE), CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND OTHER GENERAL POLICE SERVICES.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY VICTIM SERVICES UNIT
PINS WITH TINS
WE ARE LOOKING FOR STUDENTS AGES 11-14 WHO LOVE TO BOWL AND WANT TO CONNECT. WE ARE HOSTING THIS FUN EVENT TO BRING KIDS AND COPS TOGETHER JUNE 6-10, 2022.
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
DISTRICT 2 COMMUNTIY SAFETY MEETING
JOIN US TO LEARN ABOUT CRIME TRENDS IN YOUR AREA (NORTH OF 112TH AVENUE), CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND OTHER GENERAL POLICE SERVICES.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY YOUTH SERVICES UNIT.