Durango Police
@durangopolice.bsky.social
Here for safety, service, and the occasional donut emoji. 🍩 The official voice of the Durango Police Department.
❄️🧡 Shoutout to Home Depot Durango for hooking us up with ice scrapers and wiper fluid! ❄️🚓❄️🧡
Our cars can see, our windshields aren’t frosted solid, and the officers are slightly more willing to pose for PIO photos now. 😎
#DurangoPolice #HomeDepotDurango👮♀️🧊🚓
Our cars can see, our windshields aren’t frosted solid, and the officers are slightly more willing to pose for PIO photos now. 😎
#DurangoPolice #HomeDepotDurango👮♀️🧊🚓
December 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
❄️🧡 Shoutout to Home Depot Durango for hooking us up with ice scrapers and wiper fluid! ❄️🚓❄️🧡
Our cars can see, our windshields aren’t frosted solid, and the officers are slightly more willing to pose for PIO photos now. 😎
#DurangoPolice #HomeDepotDurango👮♀️🧊🚓
Our cars can see, our windshields aren’t frosted solid, and the officers are slightly more willing to pose for PIO photos now. 😎
#DurangoPolice #HomeDepotDurango👮♀️🧊🚓
Hometown Olympians Tracy & Lanny Barnes put the women of Durango PD, LPCSO & Cortez PD through a badass day on the range—sharpening skills, mindset & confidence with the tools they carry every day. Huge thanks to the Barnes sisters for always backing blue. 💪🔫
#WomenOfLawEnforcement #DurangoPD
#WomenOfLawEnforcement #DurangoPD
December 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Hometown Olympians Tracy & Lanny Barnes put the women of Durango PD, LPCSO & Cortez PD through a badass day on the range—sharpening skills, mindset & confidence with the tools they carry every day. Huge thanks to the Barnes sisters for always backing blue. 💪🔫
#WomenOfLawEnforcement #DurangoPD
#WomenOfLawEnforcement #DurangoPD
UPDATE: ❄️Accident Alert LIFTED❄️
Accident Alert for the City of Durango has been lifted as of 5:20am, but there’s still plenty of ice/snow.
Please keep driving like there’s hot coffee in your lap & you really don’t want to wear it. ☕😅
Slow down, leave extra space, get where you’re going in one piece.
Accident Alert for the City of Durango has been lifted as of 5:20am, but there’s still plenty of ice/snow.
Please keep driving like there’s hot coffee in your lap & you really don’t want to wear it. ☕😅
Slow down, leave extra space, get where you’re going in one piece.
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
UPDATE: ❄️Accident Alert LIFTED❄️
Accident Alert for the City of Durango has been lifted as of 5:20am, but there’s still plenty of ice/snow.
Please keep driving like there’s hot coffee in your lap & you really don’t want to wear it. ☕😅
Slow down, leave extra space, get where you’re going in one piece.
Accident Alert for the City of Durango has been lifted as of 5:20am, but there’s still plenty of ice/snow.
Please keep driving like there’s hot coffee in your lap & you really don’t want to wear it. ☕😅
Slow down, leave extra space, get where you’re going in one piece.
⚠️ ACCIDENT ALERT – DURANGO ⚠️
Roads are slicker than a greased ski slope & we’re seeing multiple crashes. Accident Alert is in effect until further notice.
Minor crash, no injuries & drivable? 👉 File online: bit.ly/3X2AJse
Call us for injuries, blocked roads, DUI, or anything urgent.
Roads are slicker than a greased ski slope & we’re seeing multiple crashes. Accident Alert is in effect until further notice.
Minor crash, no injuries & drivable? 👉 File online: bit.ly/3X2AJse
Call us for injuries, blocked roads, DUI, or anything urgent.
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
⚠️ ACCIDENT ALERT – DURANGO ⚠️
Roads are slicker than a greased ski slope & we’re seeing multiple crashes. Accident Alert is in effect until further notice.
Minor crash, no injuries & drivable? 👉 File online: bit.ly/3X2AJse
Call us for injuries, blocked roads, DUI, or anything urgent.
Roads are slicker than a greased ski slope & we’re seeing multiple crashes. Accident Alert is in effect until further notice.
Minor crash, no injuries & drivable? 👉 File online: bit.ly/3X2AJse
Call us for injuries, blocked roads, DUI, or anything urgent.
Turns out it does take a village Ofc McKenzie + a few helpful neighbors teamed up to help a disabled senior who locked both keys in his car—lots of laughs, teamwork, & 1 relieved grandpa.
Lock your keys in your car in DUR? — we don’t typically unlock vehicles, but we’re happy to help however we can.
Lock your keys in your car in DUR? — we don’t typically unlock vehicles, but we’re happy to help however we can.
November 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Turns out it does take a village Ofc McKenzie + a few helpful neighbors teamed up to help a disabled senior who locked both keys in his car—lots of laughs, teamwork, & 1 relieved grandpa.
Lock your keys in your car in DUR? — we don’t typically unlock vehicles, but we’re happy to help however we can.
Lock your keys in your car in DUR? — we don’t typically unlock vehicles, but we’re happy to help however we can.
Wishing Durango a safe, calm, and low-drama Thanksgiving. 🦃😅
May your biggest conflict be “pie vs. more pie,” not “call the cops.” Stay safe, be kind, and may your day be full of carbs and zero police reports. 🥧💛 #OneDurango #Thanksgiving #GratefulNotHateful #durangopd
May your biggest conflict be “pie vs. more pie,” not “call the cops.” Stay safe, be kind, and may your day be full of carbs and zero police reports. 🥧💛 #OneDurango #Thanksgiving #GratefulNotHateful #durangopd
November 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Wishing Durango a safe, calm, and low-drama Thanksgiving. 🦃😅
May your biggest conflict be “pie vs. more pie,” not “call the cops.” Stay safe, be kind, and may your day be full of carbs and zero police reports. 🥧💛 #OneDurango #Thanksgiving #GratefulNotHateful #durangopd
May your biggest conflict be “pie vs. more pie,” not “call the cops.” Stay safe, be kind, and may your day be full of carbs and zero police reports. 🥧💛 #OneDurango #Thanksgiving #GratefulNotHateful #durangopd
🍻 Drinksgiving in Durango = fun. Drinking & driving = regrets.
Headed out tonight?
🚫 Don’t drink and drive
🚗 Plan a sober ride
🚌 Use DuranGO! microtransit for an on-demand ride in town
Let tomorrow’s biggest regret be too much pie—not a DUI. 🦃🚓 #Drinksgiving #RideDuranGO
Headed out tonight?
🚫 Don’t drink and drive
🚗 Plan a sober ride
🚌 Use DuranGO! microtransit for an on-demand ride in town
Let tomorrow’s biggest regret be too much pie—not a DUI. 🦃🚓 #Drinksgiving #RideDuranGO
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
🍻 Drinksgiving in Durango = fun. Drinking & driving = regrets.
Headed out tonight?
🚫 Don’t drink and drive
🚗 Plan a sober ride
🚌 Use DuranGO! microtransit for an on-demand ride in town
Let tomorrow’s biggest regret be too much pie—not a DUI. 🦃🚓 #Drinksgiving #RideDuranGO
Headed out tonight?
🚫 Don’t drink and drive
🚗 Plan a sober ride
🚌 Use DuranGO! microtransit for an on-demand ride in town
Let tomorrow’s biggest regret be too much pie—not a DUI. 🦃🚓 #Drinksgiving #RideDuranGO
🦃 Heads up, Durango!
The DPD lobby will be CLOSED Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday. Officers are still on duty — it’s just the front lobby taking a gravy break.
🚨 Emergencies: 911
📞 Non-emergency: 970-385-2900
Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧
The DPD lobby will be CLOSED Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday. Officers are still on duty — it’s just the front lobby taking a gravy break.
🚨 Emergencies: 911
📞 Non-emergency: 970-385-2900
Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🦃 Heads up, Durango!
The DPD lobby will be CLOSED Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday. Officers are still on duty — it’s just the front lobby taking a gravy break.
🚨 Emergencies: 911
📞 Non-emergency: 970-385-2900
Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧
The DPD lobby will be CLOSED Thursday (Thanksgiving) and Friday. Officers are still on duty — it’s just the front lobby taking a gravy break.
🚨 Emergencies: 911
📞 Non-emergency: 970-385-2900
Happy Thanksgiving! 🥧
Sometimes the quiet moments say the most. 💛
A resident snapped this photo of one of our officers kneeling in the cold to fix an elderly gentleman’s walker, then staying to chat before heading back to patrol.
Quiet kindness matters. Protect • Serve • Care. 💙
A resident snapped this photo of one of our officers kneeling in the cold to fix an elderly gentleman’s walker, then staying to chat before heading back to patrol.
Quiet kindness matters. Protect • Serve • Care. 💙
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Sometimes the quiet moments say the most. 💛
A resident snapped this photo of one of our officers kneeling in the cold to fix an elderly gentleman’s walker, then staying to chat before heading back to patrol.
Quiet kindness matters. Protect • Serve • Care. 💙
A resident snapped this photo of one of our officers kneeling in the cold to fix an elderly gentleman’s walker, then staying to chat before heading back to patrol.
Quiet kindness matters. Protect • Serve • Care. 💙
🚧Traffic Alert – Nov 24🚧
Mon Nov 24, expect up to 10min delays at the US 550/US 160 Grandview Interchange from 8 am–5 pm
NB traffic from NM into DUR will see lane shifts & closures in the roundabout & US 160 EB exit ramp. Follow signs & flaggers, slow down, & drive carefully through the work zone. 💛
Mon Nov 24, expect up to 10min delays at the US 550/US 160 Grandview Interchange from 8 am–5 pm
NB traffic from NM into DUR will see lane shifts & closures in the roundabout & US 160 EB exit ramp. Follow signs & flaggers, slow down, & drive carefully through the work zone. 💛
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🚧Traffic Alert – Nov 24🚧
Mon Nov 24, expect up to 10min delays at the US 550/US 160 Grandview Interchange from 8 am–5 pm
NB traffic from NM into DUR will see lane shifts & closures in the roundabout & US 160 EB exit ramp. Follow signs & flaggers, slow down, & drive carefully through the work zone. 💛
Mon Nov 24, expect up to 10min delays at the US 550/US 160 Grandview Interchange from 8 am–5 pm
NB traffic from NM into DUR will see lane shifts & closures in the roundabout & US 160 EB exit ramp. Follow signs & flaggers, slow down, & drive carefully through the work zone. 💛
Huge shoutout to Wendy Most – State Farm and her team for treating us to Jimmy John’s and swag today! 🥪🎁
The sandwiches vanished faster than a Subie on North Main. 😎
Thanks for feeding us and lifting us up, Wendy! 🚓💛
#DurangoPD #ThankYouWendy #OneDurango
The sandwiches vanished faster than a Subie on North Main. 😎
Thanks for feeding us and lifting us up, Wendy! 🚓💛
#DurangoPD #ThankYouWendy #OneDurango
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Huge shoutout to Wendy Most – State Farm and her team for treating us to Jimmy John’s and swag today! 🥪🎁
The sandwiches vanished faster than a Subie on North Main. 😎
Thanks for feeding us and lifting us up, Wendy! 🚓💛
#DurangoPD #ThankYouWendy #OneDurango
The sandwiches vanished faster than a Subie on North Main. 😎
Thanks for feeding us and lifting us up, Wendy! 🚓💛
#DurangoPD #ThankYouWendy #OneDurango
Flashing lights on the roadside aren’t scenery — they’re someone’s office. 🚓🚒🚑
Governor Polis has proclaimed Nov 17–21 as Crash Responder Safety Week in Colorado.
When you see crews working a crash: slow down, move over, stay alert.
#CrashResponderSafetyWeek #MoveOverColorado #DurangoPD #OneDurango
Governor Polis has proclaimed Nov 17–21 as Crash Responder Safety Week in Colorado.
When you see crews working a crash: slow down, move over, stay alert.
#CrashResponderSafetyWeek #MoveOverColorado #DurangoPD #OneDurango
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Flashing lights on the roadside aren’t scenery — they’re someone’s office. 🚓🚒🚑
Governor Polis has proclaimed Nov 17–21 as Crash Responder Safety Week in Colorado.
When you see crews working a crash: slow down, move over, stay alert.
#CrashResponderSafetyWeek #MoveOverColorado #DurangoPD #OneDurango
Governor Polis has proclaimed Nov 17–21 as Crash Responder Safety Week in Colorado.
When you see crews working a crash: slow down, move over, stay alert.
#CrashResponderSafetyWeek #MoveOverColorado #DurangoPD #OneDurango
🚨 Patch glow-up alert! 🚨
The Durango Police Department is unveiling our new uniform patch and retiring the classic design that’s served us for years. 💙
You’ll start seeing the new look on officers around town as we roll it out — still committed to Protect • Serve • Care in #OneDurango 💛
The Durango Police Department is unveiling our new uniform patch and retiring the classic design that’s served us for years. 💙
You’ll start seeing the new look on officers around town as we roll it out — still committed to Protect • Serve • Care in #OneDurango 💛
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 PM
🚨 Patch glow-up alert! 🚨
The Durango Police Department is unveiling our new uniform patch and retiring the classic design that’s served us for years. 💙
You’ll start seeing the new look on officers around town as we roll it out — still committed to Protect • Serve • Care in #OneDurango 💛
The Durango Police Department is unveiling our new uniform patch and retiring the classic design that’s served us for years. 💙
You’ll start seeing the new look on officers around town as we roll it out — still committed to Protect • Serve • Care in #OneDurango 💛
🚓 Help us welcome Ofc Caitlin Bills to the DPD!
An IL native & daughter of a firefighter, she began her career with the Cook County SO before moving to CO to serve with the San Miguel County SO.
She & her husband are excited to call Durango home. Drop a 👋 to welcome Ofc Bills to One Durango. 💙🏔️
An IL native & daughter of a firefighter, she began her career with the Cook County SO before moving to CO to serve with the San Miguel County SO.
She & her husband are excited to call Durango home. Drop a 👋 to welcome Ofc Bills to One Durango. 💙🏔️
November 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
🚓 Help us welcome Ofc Caitlin Bills to the DPD!
An IL native & daughter of a firefighter, she began her career with the Cook County SO before moving to CO to serve with the San Miguel County SO.
She & her husband are excited to call Durango home. Drop a 👋 to welcome Ofc Bills to One Durango. 💙🏔️
An IL native & daughter of a firefighter, she began her career with the Cook County SO before moving to CO to serve with the San Miguel County SO.
She & her husband are excited to call Durango home. Drop a 👋 to welcome Ofc Bills to One Durango. 💙🏔️
🚗💺 National Seat Belt Day!
Quick reminder, Durango: the easiest way to save your life today is a click.
Over 90% of Americans buckle up, saving 15,000 lives a year — be one of them.
No matter the seat, no matter the trip: Buckle up. Every time.
#NationalSeatBeltDay #BuckleUpDurango #OneDurango
Quick reminder, Durango: the easiest way to save your life today is a click.
Over 90% of Americans buckle up, saving 15,000 lives a year — be one of them.
No matter the seat, no matter the trip: Buckle up. Every time.
#NationalSeatBeltDay #BuckleUpDurango #OneDurango
November 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🚗💺 National Seat Belt Day!
Quick reminder, Durango: the easiest way to save your life today is a click.
Over 90% of Americans buckle up, saving 15,000 lives a year — be one of them.
No matter the seat, no matter the trip: Buckle up. Every time.
#NationalSeatBeltDay #BuckleUpDurango #OneDurango
Quick reminder, Durango: the easiest way to save your life today is a click.
Over 90% of Americans buckle up, saving 15,000 lives a year — be one of them.
No matter the seat, no matter the trip: Buckle up. Every time.
#NationalSeatBeltDay #BuckleUpDurango #OneDurango
When the northern lights clock in for shift before sunrise… even the patrol car stops to admire the view. 🚔✨ Shoutout to Officer Mizner for catching Durango’s sky showing off. #auroraborealis #northernlights #aurorahunting #durangosky #durangonights #coloradoaurora #onedurango
November 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
When the northern lights clock in for shift before sunrise… even the patrol car stops to admire the view. 🚔✨ Shoutout to Officer Mizner for catching Durango’s sky showing off. #auroraborealis #northernlights #aurorahunting #durangosky #durangonights #coloradoaurora #onedurango
🐾✨ Heads up, Durango! ✨🐾
The DPD lobby will be closed today from 1–2PM for an administrative workshop — aka a “how to be even more awesome” hour. 💪📋
Officers are still on duty if you need us! 🚓💙
📞 911 for emergencies | (970) 385-2900 for non-emergencies
#DurangoPolice #OneDurango #TrainingDay
The DPD lobby will be closed today from 1–2PM for an administrative workshop — aka a “how to be even more awesome” hour. 💪📋
Officers are still on duty if you need us! 🚓💙
📞 911 for emergencies | (970) 385-2900 for non-emergencies
#DurangoPolice #OneDurango #TrainingDay
November 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🐾✨ Heads up, Durango! ✨🐾
The DPD lobby will be closed today from 1–2PM for an administrative workshop — aka a “how to be even more awesome” hour. 💪📋
Officers are still on duty if you need us! 🚓💙
📞 911 for emergencies | (970) 385-2900 for non-emergencies
#DurangoPolice #OneDurango #TrainingDay
The DPD lobby will be closed today from 1–2PM for an administrative workshop — aka a “how to be even more awesome” hour. 💪📋
Officers are still on duty if you need us! 🚓💙
📞 911 for emergencies | (970) 385-2900 for non-emergencies
#DurangoPolice #OneDurango #TrainingDay
Honoring our DPD veterans this Veterans Day — officers who served in the Marines, Army, Air Force, & Coast Guard before serving Durango. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.
Reminder: The DPD lobby will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Officers remain on duty 24/7.
Reminder: The DPD lobby will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Officers remain on duty 24/7.
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Honoring our DPD veterans this Veterans Day — officers who served in the Marines, Army, Air Force, & Coast Guard before serving Durango. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.
Reminder: The DPD lobby will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Officers remain on duty 24/7.
Reminder: The DPD lobby will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Officers remain on duty 24/7.
📞👶 When the Explorers Preschool calls, DPD answers!
Their crew toured the station, asked elite questions (“Do police cars nap?”), and left loaded with DPD swag.
We’re not saying we’re recruiting early… but we’re also not not saying that. 😉
💙🚔 One Durango.
Their crew toured the station, asked elite questions (“Do police cars nap?”), and left loaded with DPD swag.
We’re not saying we’re recruiting early… but we’re also not not saying that. 😉
💙🚔 One Durango.
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
📞👶 When the Explorers Preschool calls, DPD answers!
Their crew toured the station, asked elite questions (“Do police cars nap?”), and left loaded with DPD swag.
We’re not saying we’re recruiting early… but we’re also not not saying that. 😉
💙🚔 One Durango.
Their crew toured the station, asked elite questions (“Do police cars nap?”), and left loaded with DPD swag.
We’re not saying we’re recruiting early… but we’re also not not saying that. 😉
💙🚔 One Durango.
UPDATE from CBI:
CBI is leading the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango (Nov 4, 2025).
DPD is cooperating with CBI and the Southwest Regional Shoot Team.
Official updates: 🔗 bit.ly/48ZJYQX
CBI is leading the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango (Nov 4, 2025).
DPD is cooperating with CBI and the Southwest Regional Shoot Team.
Official updates: 🔗 bit.ly/48ZJYQX
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
UPDATE from CBI:
CBI is leading the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango (Nov 4, 2025).
DPD is cooperating with CBI and the Southwest Regional Shoot Team.
Official updates: 🔗 bit.ly/48ZJYQX
CBI is leading the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting north of Durango (Nov 4, 2025).
DPD is cooperating with CBI and the Southwest Regional Shoot Team.
Official updates: 🔗 bit.ly/48ZJYQX
☀️➡️❄️ Summer’s packed up—your RV should too! 🚐❄️
No storing RVs/boats/trailers in the street & no “street camping.”
Move ‘em by Nov. 1 so the snowplows don’t give them a love tap. 😉
#DurangoPD #CodeEnforcement #OneDurango
No storing RVs/boats/trailers in the street & no “street camping.”
Move ‘em by Nov. 1 so the snowplows don’t give them a love tap. 😉
#DurangoPD #CodeEnforcement #OneDurango
October 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
☀️➡️❄️ Summer’s packed up—your RV should too! 🚐❄️
No storing RVs/boats/trailers in the street & no “street camping.”
Move ‘em by Nov. 1 so the snowplows don’t give them a love tap. 😉
#DurangoPD #CodeEnforcement #OneDurango
No storing RVs/boats/trailers in the street & no “street camping.”
Move ‘em by Nov. 1 so the snowplows don’t give them a love tap. 😉
#DurangoPD #CodeEnforcement #OneDurango
UPDATE: subj is in custody on felony menacing charges. We want to thank the citizns of Durango for their patience, awareness, & dedication to keeping our community safe. Your co-op helps us protect us all, ensure a swift, peaceful resolution when incidents occur. Together we’re building a safer DRO!
October 26, 2025 at 3:09 AM
UPDATE: subj is in custody on felony menacing charges. We want to thank the citizns of Durango for their patience, awareness, & dedication to keeping our community safe. Your co-op helps us protect us all, ensure a swift, peaceful resolution when incidents occur. Together we’re building a safer DRO!
🚨Police Activity Alert – 100 Block E. 5th St, Durango🚨
There's an active police situation in the area.
Please stay inside if nearby, avoid the area til further notice while officers ensure everyone’s safety.
We'll provide updates once the sitch has been resolved & it is safe to return to the area.
There's an active police situation in the area.
Please stay inside if nearby, avoid the area til further notice while officers ensure everyone’s safety.
We'll provide updates once the sitch has been resolved & it is safe to return to the area.
October 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
🚨Police Activity Alert – 100 Block E. 5th St, Durango🚨
There's an active police situation in the area.
Please stay inside if nearby, avoid the area til further notice while officers ensure everyone’s safety.
We'll provide updates once the sitch has been resolved & it is safe to return to the area.
There's an active police situation in the area.
Please stay inside if nearby, avoid the area til further notice while officers ensure everyone’s safety.
We'll provide updates once the sitch has been resolved & it is safe to return to the area.
Three Springs Fall Festival! Trick-or-treating, live music, pumpkin patch & food vendors all supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters
Three Springs Plaza | Sat 11 AM–2 PM
Roads closed 8 AM–3:30 PM: Mercado, Heritage & Confluence
Durango PD will be there reminding everyone:
Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween!
Three Springs Plaza | Sat 11 AM–2 PM
Roads closed 8 AM–3:30 PM: Mercado, Heritage & Confluence
Durango PD will be there reminding everyone:
Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween!
October 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Three Springs Fall Festival! Trick-or-treating, live music, pumpkin patch & food vendors all supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters
Three Springs Plaza | Sat 11 AM–2 PM
Roads closed 8 AM–3:30 PM: Mercado, Heritage & Confluence
Durango PD will be there reminding everyone:
Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween!
Three Springs Plaza | Sat 11 AM–2 PM
Roads closed 8 AM–3:30 PM: Mercado, Heritage & Confluence
Durango PD will be there reminding everyone:
Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween!