About Us
The Grand Junction Police Department was established in 1882 and consisted of one town marshal. The department has evolved significantly over time from the use of the red call light mounted on the top of the Grand Valley National Bank building which was activated for officer assistance to 911 telecommunicators dispatching calls to officers. Today, it wouldn’t be big news to hire a female officer like it was in 1978 when the GJPD hired its first female officer, Officer Josephine Henson.
The Grand Junction Police Department is organized into three vital divisions- Police Operations, Services, and Special Teams. Each division encompasses a wide range of essential functions carried out by both sworn and non-sworn personnel.
The Grand Junction Police Department has grown from the first single town marshal to over 130 sworn officers who serve our community in various roles. The department also staffs over 100 civilian employees who provide essential services such as Finance, Executive Support, Records, Property and Evidence, Crime Analysis, and Municipal Park Rangers. It also homes the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center, which provides dispatch services for close to 25 public safety agencies within Western Colorado.
Our department values independent decision-making and problem-solving strategies. Using a community-oriented policing philosophy, the men and women of the Grand Junction Police Department have fostered strong partnerships with schools, faith-based communities, civic organizations, and citizens. We believe that preventing crime is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to equipping our community with the tools and knowledge needed to play an active role in public safety.
As we continue to grow and evolve, the Grand Junction Police Department remains dedicated to our core values—Professionalism, Integrity, Compassion, and Service—ensuring that we meet the needs of our community today and into the future.
In 2024, the Grand Junction Police Department responded to 67,710 calls for service.