Las Animas Police Department

Las Animas Police Department serves Las Animas, CO. Throughout his career, he has championed programs that engage youth, support victims, and build bridges between law enforcement and the people they serve. He understands that safety is not only about enforcing laws but about listening, educating, and standing shoulder to shoulder with the community. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Deputy Chief - Austin L. Friederichs - assistantpolicechief@​lasanimas.city Deputy Chief Austin Friederichs brings more than 22 years of law enforcement experience and leadership to the Las Animas Police Department. A 2004 graduate of the Otero Junior College Law Enforcement Academy, he began his career in rural law enforcement in 2005 and has advanced through the ranks of Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Corporal, Lieutenant, and now Deputy Chief of Police. In 2011, he completed the County Sheriffs of Colorado Command Supervisory Institute, strengthening his executive leadership and administrative expertise. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous certifications and instructorships in law enforcement operations, officer development, field training, and agency administration. Non-emergency: (719) 456-1313. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Las Animas city, CO has an estimated population of 2,480.