How Do I?
Find
Lost or Stolen Property - search recent lost and found property or contact our Community Service Specialist at (970) 522-3512 ext 4220
Registered Sex Offenders - for more information or to view the sex offender registry
Get involved
Explorers - read more information about becoming a Sterling Police Explorer, if you are a young adult between the ages of 14 to 20
Neighborhood Watch - learn more about our Neighborhood Watch Program which currently has 18 sectors in Sterling or call (970) 522-3512 option 1 and ask for Sgt Baca
Learn more about
Becoming a Sterling police officer - for more information, view the description on our Human Resources page. All officer positions are posted on our NEOGOV website.
Disposing of medication - expired or unwanted prescription or over the counter medication may now be dropped off in the green box found in the Police Department's lobby
Identity Theft - identity theft is a growing concern, learn about the definitions, facts and resources
Protecting Personal Property - protect your property with a free account using ReportIt from LeadsOnline
Report it
Barking Dog - report a problem with a barking dog or a dog on the loose by calling the Humane Society, (970) 520-2804 and leaving a voicemail for their answering service
A Crime - for all nonviolent crime, such as identity theft, vandalism or lost or found property, call the non emergency line, (970) 522-3512 or use our new online reporting tool. For an EMERGENCY call 911!
Personnel Compliment, Suggestions or Complaints - Submit a complaint against an officer or employee of the Police Department. An investigation will be conducted and, if substantiated, appropriate action may be taken.
Request a
ATV Registration - the Police Department is available for ATV registrations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m.- 9 a.m.
Fingerprinting Services - the Police Department is available for fingerprinting Mondays through Fridays only, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Extra Patrol - to request house watch/increased patrol call (970) 522-3512 option 1
K9 Demonstrations - to request a K9 demo call (970) 522-3512 option 1 and ask for Sgt Grant.
Police Records - official reports of all incidents reported to Sterling Police are available on request from the Records Department
VIN Verification - standard VIN Verifications are available at the Police Department on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
If you have further questions feel free to call us at (970) 522-3512 or email us at policemail@sterlingcolo.com