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CSPD Community Relations

Since our humble beginnings in the late 1800s, the CSPD has maintained a standard of excellence in the area of community relations. We embrace a Community Oriented Policing philosophy, rather than only crime response.  The CSPD Community Relations Unit, in partnership with all of our sworn and civilian staff, strives to maintain open communication with the community members and build strong relationships with diverse populations to include the LGBTQIA+ community, minority leadership groups, and more.

  

 

Sergeant Al Rogers

Sergeant Al Rogers

 Community Relations Sergeant

 Phone: (719) 444-7560

 Email: alterae.rogers@coloradosprings.gov

 

  

 

 

Officer Daniel Short

 Community Relations Officer

 Phone: 719/644-9661

 Email: daniel.short@coloradosprings.gov

Get Involved 

Play COS

Through donations, the idea is to supply each of CSPD’s patrol divisions with sports balls (i.e. footballs, soccer balls, basketballs) for officers to keep in their cruisers to give out to kids and teens during their shift. The program also involves sports/giveaway events in which officers interact with numerous young community members through sports and recreation. The overall goal is for this program to become a long-term, ongoing, sports program that will be a permanent fixture in CSPD’s department-wide community outreach efforts for years to come.

Learn more about the program here. 

Group of high school students, chief of police, and mayor for Chief's Youth Advisory Council

Chief's Youth Advisory Council

The Chief's Youth Advisory Council is an opportunity for high schoolers across Colorado Springs to meet directly with the Chief of Police as a student body representative for their high school. The meetings are once a month and include time for students to learn about the Colorado Police Department, participate in presentations and interactive demonstrations from different CSPD units, and share their perspectives regarding current police topics. 

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Youth Programs

Police officer talking with teens

Teen Academy

The Pikes Peak Regional Law Enforcement Teen Academy provides young adults with a unique opportunity to learn about the operations of regional law enforcement agencies in El Paso County. 

Police cadets group photo

Police Cadet Program

The Cadet Program develops young leaders to become active in our community. Cadets attend leadership conferences, volunteer at local non-profits, and learn about the role of law enforcement.

PAL Boxing participants

PAL Boxing

The Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) Boxing program enhances the relationship between the CSPD and our community through athletics and mentoring.