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Tomorrow’s the Day! Come Hang Out With Us at C3! Bring the kiddos and come spend a few hours with your local first respo...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow’s the Day! Come Hang Out With Us at C3!

Bring the kiddos and come spend a few hours with your local first responders from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM at the ballfields in Idaho Springs!

There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, activities for the kids, and plenty of first responders with all kinds of gadgets, equipment, and emergency vehicles to check out!

Come down, grab some food, let the kids burn off some energy, and enjoy the day with us!

We’ll see you there! 🚔

08/17/2026

An ISPD officer observed a white Ford Explorer traveling 73 mph in a 45 mph construction zone near the Floyd Hill construction zone. The vehicle fled westbound on I-70.

The vehicle was displaying CO License plate ERFJ12, which was determined to be registered to a different vehicle and considered fictitious.

Deputies with the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office attempted to deploy stop sticks at mile marker 228 near Georgetown, but the suspect turned around and went eastbound on I-70 back towards Idaho Springs.

The CCSO assumed lead agency traveling through the county, and, due to the suspect's dangerous driving, the initiating ISPD officer decided to terminate the pursuit for all units. No injuries or property damage occurred.

The driver is described as a white male in his late 20s to early 30s with wavy/curly brown hair (short on the sides, longer on top).

If you have information that may help identify the suspect, please contact Officer Hardey at 303-567-4291 or email [email protected].

For 43 years, the question has remained the same: What happened to Beth Miller?On August 16, 1983, 14-year-old Beth went...
08/16/2026

For 43 years, the question has remained the same: What happened to Beth Miller?

On August 16, 1983, 14-year-old Beth went for a jog in Idaho Springs and never came home. Her family has spent more than four decades without the answers they deserve. They should not have to wait any longer.

ISPD is actively investigating Beth’s disappearance, and we are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Maybe you saw something.
Maybe you heard something.
Maybe someone told you something years ago that you dismissed, questioned, or were afraid to repeat.
Maybe you have carried information with you since 1983.

Do not assume investigators already know. Do not assume your information is too small, too old, or insignificant. A single detail could provide the piece investigators need to better understand what happened to Beth. Memories fade. Circumstances change. But the truth does not.

If you know ANYTHING about the disappearance of Beth Miller, please contact Sgt. Ryan Frost. Someone may have the information that can help solve this case. If that person is you, please come forward.

Beth has not been forgotten. We are still looking, we are still asking questions, and we will not give up!

Welcome back, Carlson Elementary!🍎✏️ISPD is excited to welcome students, teachers, staff, and families back for another ...
08/12/2026

Welcome back, Carlson Elementary!🍎✏️

ISPD is excited to welcome students, teachers, staff, and families back for another great year!

As everyone returns to their school-day routines, please remember a few important safety tips:

🚶Students walking to school: Keep headphones and earbuds off so you can hear traffic and what is happening around you. Put phones away, use sidewalks and crosswalks, and look both ways before crossing the street.

🚸 Drivers: Slow down in school zones, avoid distractions, and watch carefully for students, crossing guards, and school buses.

We’ll do our best to have officers near the school during arrival and dismissal to help keep everyone safe. Feel free to wave or come say hello when it’s safe to do so; no traffic stop required!

Let’s all work together to make the first day, and the entire school year, safe, fun, and successful. Have a wonderful year, Cougars!🐾

08/05/2026

At approximately noon today, the Idaho Springs Police Department responded to the 300 block of Soda Creek Road for a medical emergency.

ISPD officers were the first to arrive on scene and immediately began providing lifesaving measures until EMS personnel arrived. The patient was later airlifted to a metro-area hospital for further treatment. The patient's condition is currently unknown.

During the helicopter landing and transport, the westbound I-70 on-ramp at mile marker 239 was briefly closed to ensure the patient's safe transport.

On August 4th, at approximately 8:20 p.m., an Idaho Springs officer stopped a driver on I-70 after clocking the vehicle ...
08/05/2026

On August 4th, at approximately 8:20 p.m., an Idaho Springs officer stopped a driver on I-70 after clocking the vehicle at 105 MPH in a 65 MPH zone. During the stop, officers found a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old child in the vehicle with no child safety seats in the car. The driver was also found to be driving with a suspended license.

The driver, a 28-year-old Aurora resident, was arrested on charges including Child Abuse, Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving, Speeding 40 MPH over the limit, and Driving Under Suspension. The children were safely released to the other parent.

Please slow down, buckle up, and ensure children are properly restrained for every trip

07/28/2026

Clear Creek and Jefferson Counties Launch Standardized Emergency Messaging

Clear Creek and Jefferson counties announce the implementation of clear, standardized evacuation messaging for major disasters and emergencies. As one of the municipalities within Clear Creek County, the City of Idaho Springs and the Idaho Springs Police Department are proud to be part of this unified effort. The Offices of Emergency Management for Clear Creek and Jefferson counties, along with Jeffcom 911 Dispatch, are now aligned with Douglas County in using the Hi-Lo audible warning system for evacuations. The Idaho Springs Police Department has also implemented the Hi-Lo audible warning system in all patrol vehicles, ensuring a consistent emergency notification approach throughout our community.

The Hi-Lo system emits a distinctive alternating high-low tone from patrol cars as law enforcement evacuates residents in the event of a critical incident. It is a sound like no other siren you typically hear. The distinctive tones of the Hi-Lo audible warning systems are not intended to replace existing emergency notification methods – instead, they will enhance door-to-door evacuations. Most alert methods rely on communications infrastructure, cellular networks, internet connectivity, and commercial power. Those systems are not always available in disasters. The Hi-Lo system provides an additional safeguard to support alert and warning operations when every second matters.

It’s simple:
When you hear Hi-Lo,
It’s time to go.
Evacuate immediately.

The Hi-Lo alert tone will only be used during an evacuation order when there is an immediate threat to life. County partners, along with city police and fire departments within each county, support this messaging with the following standardized terminology:

Order (Use of Hi-Lo Alert)
• There is an immediate threat to life.
• Leave immediately. Do not delay. Emergency responders may not be able to provide assistance once conditions deteriorate.
• Areas under an order are closed to public access.

Warning
• There is a significant threat to life and/or property.
• All residents should prepare to leave immediately. Individuals requiring additional time to evacuate, including those with access and functional needs, pets, livestock, or transportation limitations, should leave the area.

Shelter in Place
• Conditions outside are more dangerous than remaining indoors.
• Go inside immediately, close and lock doors and windows, and prepare to remain inside until conditions improve or emergency personnel provide additional direction.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for local emergency notifications at www.lookoutalert.com and stay informed about preparedness initiatives throughout the year

07/23/2026

🐻 Bear Activity Reminder 🐻

Our local bears have been making the rounds lately, and while they're adorable from a distance, we want to remind everyone to stay alert.

On July 17, ISPD officers responded after a person walking their dog unexpectedly came across a very protective mama bear. Thankfully, no one was injured, but it was a good reminder of how quickly these encounters could happen. The following day, July 18, an ISPD officer patrolling along Riverside Drive spotted the reason mama bear was on high alert she was guiding her two cubs down the mountainside.

Bears are wild animals and can be extremely dangerous, especially mothers protecting their young.
🐾 Give them plenty of space.
🐾 Never approach cubs.
🐾 Keep pets close and under control.
🐾 Stay aware of your surroundings, especially when walking or hiking.

With the hot, dry conditions this summer, natural food sources are limited, so bears are looking for easy meals. Help keep them out of our neighborhoods by securing your trash, keeping dumpster lids closed, and only putting trash cans out on the morning of collection

The Clear Creek Advocates Annual 5K Run & Walk Race is taking place today! This event raises funds for Clear Creek Advo...
07/19/2026

The Clear Creek Advocates Annual 5K Run & Walk Race is taking place today! This event raises funds for Clear Creek Advocates, an incredible organization that provides support and assistance to victims of violent crime throughout Clear Creek County.

Kraemer Construction, the company leading the Floyd Hill Project, is sponsoring this year's event and helping make it possible.

ISPD will also be out assisting with the event, so if you're traveling through the area this morning, you may notice increased pedestrian traffic and temporary traffic control. We appreciate your patience and ask that you slow down, stay alert, and help keep our participants and volunteers safe.

Good luck to everyone participating today, and thank you to all of the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors who help make this event a success while supporting such an important cause. 💜

🚨🚲Did your e-bike decide it wanted to explore the mountains on its own? If you (or someone you know) lost an Aventon LEV...
07/17/2026

🚨🚲Did your e-bike decide it wanted to explore the mountains on its own?

If you (or someone you know) lost an Aventon LEVƎL e-bike while traveling eastbound on I-70 near Mile Marker 244 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, there's a good chance we have it!

The bike took an unexpected exit from its bike rack and was safely brought to the Idaho Springs Police Department. We'd love to reunite it with its rightful owner.

If you think it's yours, please give us a call. We'll just ask that you provide proof of purchase or another way to verify ownership so we can make sure it's returned to the right person.

And if you're part of any local biking groups or community pages, we'd really appreciate it if you could share this post.

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