Brighton Police Department

06/22/2026

🎆 Planning to celebrate the 4th of July? 🎆

Remember that not all fireworks are legal in Brighton!

✅ Legal: fireworks that stay on the ground and don’t explode. This includes sparklers, fountains, ground spinners, snakes and glow worms, and smoke devices.
❌ Illegal: fireworks that explode, fly into the air, and/or leave the ground are illegal to own or use within city limits under Brighton Municipal Code (Section 8-28-20).

To report fireworks, complete this form:
English - https://ow.ly/Jx3a50ZfjCq
Spanish - https://ow.ly/AUHf50ZfjCp

Celebrate safely, and know the difference!

06/21/2026

To the heroes without capes, the steady hands that guide us through childhood, and the mentors who teach by example—Happy Father’s Day!

To all of our officers, employees, and community members who are dads—thank you for your strength, guidance, and unwavering dedication to your families and our community. Your impact is felt every day and inspires those around you.

Wishing you a relaxing and safe Father’s Day! 💙

06/19/2026

🚨🚔 Our Weekly Crime Report is Live! 🚔🚨

Significant incidents this week included a burglary in progress, an arrest for felony menacing, a trespassing incident, and a shoplifting case. Officers also responded to a call that initially involved a dog attack. After reviewing video footage showing the dog’s owner slamming the dog to the ground, officers charged the owner, and the dog was taken to the Riverdale Animal Shelter.

This week’s stats:
📱 1,197 total calls for service
🛑 191 traffic stops
⚠️ 43 crashes
🚓 47 arrests

🔗 Visit the link in our bio for the full report, or view it here: https://ow.ly/GKwT50ZeIhR

06/18/2026

We stand in solidarity with everyone at the Larimer County Sheriff's Office during this time of immense tragedy.

We join the community in honoring the lives and service of the deputies and sending strength and comfort to their families and loved ones.

Larimer County, we’re heartbroken to share information about a sudden and tragic loss within our agency.

On June 16, an LCSO Deputy, Sergeant, and Sergeant’s family member were vacationing together on a motorcycle trip. The men were traveling on a North Idaho scenic highway when a pickup truck attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone. The truck crossed the double yellow centerline and collided with the motorcycles, killing all three riders.

The truck driver was arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on three counts of vehicular manslaughter. Idaho State Police are investigating this crash.

Out of respect for their families’ strong desire for privacy, we aren’t identifying the deputies at this time.

There are no good words in a situation like this. Put simply, these were incredible people who dedicated their lives to making Larimer County better every single day. They trained hard, they served well, and they loved life. As we walk the long and winding path of grief alongside their families, our resolve is stronger than ever:

For them, we’ll bring light into dark places.
For them, we’ll stand for good and fight against evil.
For them, we’ll live each day with gratitude and carry their legacy forward.

Rest easy, brothers. We’ve got it from here. 💙

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We’ve gotten several inquiries about how people can help the affected families who lost loved ones. The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police is our only official donor partner and has set up a link for those who wish to support. 100% of proceeds will go to these families: https://givebutter.com/colorado-fop-family-support-fund-lodge4

Be wary of scams - never click links from unknown sources, and do not provide financial information to anyone soliciting it. We will never call, text, or email to ask for donations for this or any other cause.

06/18/2026

Training never stops when it comes to protecting our community.

This month, our officers spent two intensive days at Brighton High School sharpening their active threat response skills through advanced, all-day training led by our SWAT team.

Preparedness is built through continuous training, and exercises like these strengthen the knowledge, confidence, and teamwork needed to respond when seconds matter most.

The safety of our students, staff, and faculty in our schools remains one of our highest priorities. By proactively training year-round, we ensure our officers are ready to meet any challenge and help keep our schools safe.

Our community counts on us, and we remain committed to protecting and serving with professionalism, dedication, and care.

We greatly appreciate our partnerships with 27J Schools for making this training possible!

06/17/2026

With temperatures climbing, make sure to leave dogs at home, NEVER in a car!

Having a car window cracked is not enough to keep your dogs cool in the car. No matter how "quick" your errand is. It is important to remember that if it is 85 degrees outside, your car's temperature climbs to OVER 100 degrees in just 10 minutes.

🐾 If you see a dog left in a hot car:

✅ Call 911 for help
✅ Try to locate the owner
✅ Stay by the vehicle until help arrives
🔹 We also strongly discourage breaking any car windows

Minutes in a hot car can mean the difference between life and death for pets.

06/17/2026

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION:

Brighton Police Officers are conducting training today at Brighton High School until 5:00 p.m.

There will be a visible increase in patrol cars around the school. If you are in the area or neighborhood, you may also hear simulated noises coming from the school. Do not be alarmed, as this is a planned training. This training will not affect our normal patrols or operations.

06/16/2026

Our Community Services Officers always have your furry friends' backs!

This morning, our CSO team responded to a call for a dog at large in the Platte River Ranch neighborhood. This female Doberman was found wandering around the area with a white/brindle English Bulldog.

She was taken to the Riverdale Animal Shelter and is waiting for her family to pick her up!

06/16/2026

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION: The non-emergency dispatch line will be unavailable tomorrow, June 17th, from 4:00 am to 6:00 am. To reach dispatch during this time, call 720-762-6149 or 720-762-6264.

More information from Adcom911 is included below.

*** UPDATE***
Our maintenance work has been completed and all phone lines are back up and fully operational. Thank you for your cooperation while we completed this necessary work.

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ADCOM will be performing maintenance on our non-emergency phone lines on June 17th from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. During this time, both incoming and outgoing calls will be unavailable. Agencies and residents can reach dispatch on our operations cell phones at 720-762-6149 or 720-762-6264. If you are within our jurisdiction, 911 services will remain available throughout the outage.

Additionally, the QR code is available for citizens to report issues directly to dispatch during the maintenance window, allowing a call for service to be created without the need for a phone call.

06/15/2026

Electric-powered rides are becoming more common across our community—but not all of them follow the same rules!

E-bikes and e-motos (electric motorbikes/scooters) are often confused, but the difference matters when it comes to safety and the law.

E-bikes:
• Have pedals and provide motor assistance
• Typically do not exceed 20–28 mph depending on class
• Are generally allowed where bicycles are permitted

E-motos:
• Are throttle-powered with no pedals
• Are over 750 watts
• Classified more like motor vehicles—not bicycles
• Require a driver’s license

🛴 E-Scooters require a State of CO low-power scooter registration along with a driver’s license.

🏍️ E-motorcycles are over 4500 watts, require a Driver’s license, motorcycle endorsement, and motor vehicle registration.

Because of that, e-motos are not allowed on sidewalks or roadways as e-bikes are, and riding them illegally can result in a summons to municipal court.

From a safety standpoint, higher speeds mean higher risk. We are seeing more incidents involving riders without helmets or proper protective gear, increasing the potential for serious injury.
Parents and riders—know what you’re riding, understand where it’s allowed, and make safety your priority.

We’re committed to keeping our community safe through education, awareness, and responsible riding.

Brighton Fire Rescue