La Junta Police Department

Police | La Junta, CO Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The La Junta Police Department responds to calls for police service, enforces state and local laws or ordinances, conducts preventative patrol activities, performs criminal investigations, promotes traffic safety, and apprehends criminal and traffic offenders. Our Mission The mission of the La Junta Police Department is to efficiently provide professional and ethical police service to our community by promoting a safe environment through a police-citizen partnership, with an emphasis on mutual trust, leadership, integrity, fairness, and professionalism. Our Values Leadership Integrity Fairness Professionalism The La Junta Police Department has 16 positions: one chief, one patrol commander, two investigators, four watch commanders, seven patrol officers, and one patrol officer II/Code Enforcement Officer. Police Records The records bureau maintains reports on all accidents and arrests; accepts fees and releases vehicles; and assists citizens in matters about police records. Non-emergency: (719) 384-2525. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), La Junta city, CO has an estimated population of 7,211.