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Professional Standards Bureau

Englewood Police Department
3615 S. Elati Street
Englewood, CO 80110
303-762-2488

The Professional Standards Bureau provides a variety of services:

  • Investigates allegations of employee misconduct to ensure the following:
    • Protection of the public—The public has the right to expect efficient, fair, and impartial law enforcement. Therefore, any alleged misconduct by department personnel will be thoroughly investigated and properly adjudicated to ensure the maintenance of these qualities.
    • Protection of the department—The department is often evaluated and judged by the conduct of its individual members. It is imperative that the entire organization not be subjected to public censure due to misconduct by a few of its personnel.
    • Protection of the employee—Employees must be protected against false allegations of misconduct. This can only be accomplished via a thorough investigative process.  Furthermore, individuals who knowingly file false or malicious allegations of employee misconduct may be prosecuted.  
  • Background Investigations on new employees 
  • Equipment Procurement 
  • Public Information 
  • Recruitment 
  • Research and Development 
  • Training

For further information, please call 303-762-2488.

Commendation Procedure

Commendations are a great way of recognizing the exceptional service provided by our department. You can file a commendation several ways:

  • Contact the Professional Standards Bureau at 303-762-2488.
  • If you desire to speak with someone immediately, contact communications at 303-761-7410 and ask to speak with the on-duty supervisor.
  • Mail your commendation to the Englewood Police Department, attention "Professional Standards Bureau."

Who can make a complaint?

Any person who witnesses or has direct knowledge of police misconduct or improper job performance against any department employee that, if true, would constitute a violation of department policy, federal, state or local law.

When should a complaint be made?

You should notify the Englewood Police Department as soon as possible of any alleged misconduct.

Protection of the employee

Employees must be protected against false allegations of misconduct. This can only be accomplished by a thorough investigative process. Furthermore, individuals who file false or malicious allegations of employee misconduct may be prosecuted.

How do I file a complaint?

You may file a complaint several different ways:

  • Contact the Professional Standards Bureau at 303-762-2488.
  • If you desire to speak with someone immediately, contact communications at 303-761-7410 and ask to speak with the on-duty supervisor.
  • Mail your commendation to the Englewood Police Department, attention "Professional Standards Bureau."
  • Email your complaint to Sergeant Ed Disner.

Will the officer be notified of the complaint?

Yes, the department employee has the right to know the nature of the charges alleged and the identity of the person making the allegation. 

If your complaint is in regards to a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact the ADA Coordinator for Law Enforcement, Deputy Chief of Police Vance Fender at 303-762-2442.