City of Pueblo, Colorado - Pueblo Police Department

How do I report non-emergencies?
You may report non-emergencies by calling the police department communications center at :
(719)-553-2502
For general questions, please call the main switchboard at:
(719)-553-2538 .

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How do I file a police report?
The Pueblo Police Department has jurisdiction over incidents that occur within the city limits only. If you need to report an incident that occurred outside the city limits, please call the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department at (719)-583-6125, or the appropriate law enforcement agency for your area.

To file a report, it must be determined whether an Officer needs to respond to your location, or if a report can be made over the phone. If physical evidence is present at a crime scene, or if you have suspect information, it may be necessary for an officer to investigate first-hand. You should contact the communications center at 553-2502 to have an officer dispatched to your location.

For minor incidents where there is no evidence, you may file a report by calling the complaint desk at 553-2485 between the hours of 7:30AM and 10:00PM. You are also welcome to make a report at the complaint desk in person. The complaint desk is located in the front lobby of the police department at 130 Central Main St.

Police Building Locator Map

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How do I obtain a copy of a report?
Most police reports are not available until three working days after the initial filing. A written request for a report must be made in person at the police department records section between 800AM and 500PM Monday through Friday and there is a fee. The Pueblo Police Department records section is located at 150 Central Main St. in the Police Annex building. You will be required to present personal identification when you appear and it will be helpful if you have the following information:

Case Report Number
Date, time, and location of incident
Names, dates of birth, and any other information available about involved parties
Name of the officer who made the initial report

For more information please contact the records section at 553-2554.

Police Annex Locator Map

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How do I obtain information about registered sex offenders in my area?
A written request must be made in person at the police department records section 800AM - 500PM Monday through Friday. You will be required to present personal identification when you appear and there is a fee. The Pueblo Police Department records section is located at 150 Central Main St in the Police Annex building.
For more information please phone (719)-553-2554 .

Police Annex Locator Map

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How do I obtain arrest information on an individual?
A written request must be made in person at the police department records section 800AM - 500PM Monday through Friday. The Pueblo Police Department records section is located at 150 Central Main St in the Police Annex building. You will be required to present personal identification when you appear and there is a fee. You will receive all records of Official Action which means any arrests/summons by the Pueblo Police Department or the disposition for these arrests/summons. You will not receive information from any other agency, or juvenile information.

For more information please contact the records section at 553-2554 .

Requests for statewide searches must be made through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. You may contact them at (303)-239-4208 .

Police Annex Locator Map

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How do I obtain Colorado driver's license information on an individual?
The Pueblo Police Department does not release driver's license information. Please contact the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles for their policy/procedure on driver's license records. In Pueblo the Driver's License Bureau is located at 310 E. Abriendo.

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How do I obtain criminal records information from other states?
For criminal records information from other states, please contact the State Police of the appropriate state and ask for their policy/procedure.

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How do I report a bad check ?

The Pueblo District Attorney offers a Check Fraud Program. It is a free service offered to assist victims of bad checks (NSF, Account Closed, etc.). It is easy to use and effective. Many of the businesses in Pueblo make use of the program. The site can be reached through the District Attorney page on the Pueblo County website or www.checkprogram.com/10thjudicialco.

Where do I pay my ticket?
You will need to read your summons carefully to determine if you may simply pay your ticket, or if a court appearance is required. You will also need to find out if you have been charged with a municipal violation or a state violation. Officers of the Pueblo Police Department are authorized to cite citizens for either type of charge depending on the circumstances.

If you have been charged with a municipal violation, you will need to pay your ticket at the Pueblo Municipal Court located at 301 W. B Street. If you have been charged with a state violation, you will need to pay at the Pueblo County Courthouse, located at 909 Court St.

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How do I make a complaint about an officer or about a specific incident?
The Internal Affairs Section conducts all investigations and assignments related to allegations of excessive force or criminal misconduct. Internal Affairs also reviews those citizen complaints that are initially investigated by supervisory personnel at the street level. Complaints from citizens alleging misconduct of department employees can be initiated through contact with supervisory personnel or Shift Commanders by calling 553-2538 and asking for the appropriate personnel. You may also choose to contact Internal Affairs Section directly at 553-2493 or submit a complaint via our web site here.

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How do I commend a Pueblo Police Officer for a job well-done?
Commendations and feedback from the public are very much welcome at the Pueblo Police Department. You may notify an officers immediate supervisor by calling (719)-553.2538 , or you may write or call the Chief of Police, or submit a compliment via our web site here.

Chief James W. Billings Jr.
Pueblo Police Department
130 Central Main St
Pueblo CO 81003
(719)-553-2420

We also welcome your email at: policedept@pueblo.us

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How do I sign-up to ride-along with a Pueblo Police Officer?
The purpose of the ride-along program is to improve understanding between the police and citizens of Pueblo, and to provide encouragement for those interested in law enforcement as a career.

Requests for permission to ride in a police vehicle must have prior approval from the Chief of Police, a Bureau Commander, or the appropriate Watch Commander. Citizens who will be considered for approval include:

family and friends of individual officers

visiting law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions

students required to ride-along to receive course credit

members of service clubs or other civic organizations who promote programs that enhance understanding of police operations.

Normally ride-along participants are limited to one ride per year. Citizens participating in the ride-along program must sign a release of liability. The Bureau Commander or the Watch Commander authorizing the ride-along must ensure that a check for warrants is obtained on the ride-along applicant prior to approval.

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How do I arrange a tour of the police department for my group/organization?
You may set up a tour by calling the Desk Sergeant at (719)-553-2538 Monday through Friday from 800AM to 500PM. Please provide as much advance notice as possible.

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How do I obtain a Pueblo Police shoulder patch?
Because of the time and cost involved in processing the many requests we receive, the Pueblo Police Department does not respond to patch requests at this time.

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How do I get my fingerprints taken for ...(day care license, security license, etc)?
You may have your fingerprints taken at the Pueblo Police Departments Identification Section, Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. There is a fee for fingerprints; this is in addition to any other fees that you may incur for processing of your fingerprints. The Identification Section is located in the Police Annex building at 150 Central Main St. You may contact the ID section for more information by calling (719)-553-2482 .

Police Annex Locator Map

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How do I get a photo/fingerprints of my child for my personal records?
You may obtain a digital photo and fingerprints of your child for archival purposes free of charge. If your child is in junior high or high school, please contact their School Resource Officer. If your child is in elementary school you may contact the School Resource Officer supervisor by calling (719)-553-2586 .

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My property was seized/recovered by the Pueblo Police Department. How do I get it back?
If your property is evidence in a criminal case, it will have to be released by the Pueblo District Attorney's Office. If the District Attorney has provided you with such notification, please allow a week for processing. The Property and Evidence section will notify you by mail when your property is ready to be picked-up. You will be required to provide personal identification upon your appearance in order to secure your property.

The property and evidence section is located in the police annex building at 150 Central Main St. Enter the Property Section at the back of the building. Hours are from 900AM to 300PM Monday through Friday. You may contact the property and evidence section by calling (719)-553-2408 .

Police Annex Locator Map

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How do I obtain statistical data on crime in Pueblo?
You may obtain Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics for the City of Pueblo at the FBI's web site - www.fbi.gov. It is our goal to provide statistical data through this web site in the near future.

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What is the city ordinance regarding...(noise, fireworks, etc)?
You may download police regulations for the municipality of Pueblo in PDF format from the City Clerk's web site. PDF documents require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Code of Ordinances

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What jobs are available with the Pueblo Police Department?
The Civil Service Commission issues job announcements when it is recruiting for police patrol officers or other positions within the police department. The announcement contains everything an applicant needs to know pertaining to employment. Job announcements may be found on this web site under the Civil Service Department or you may call the IRIS job line at (719)-545-4747 .

For more information you may contact the City of Pueblo Civil Service Commission at (719)-553-2635 .

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Does the Pueblo Police Department accept lateral transfers?
The Pueblo Police Department does not accept lateral transfers at this time.

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