Hours of Operation / Curfew Hours / Animal Control / Drug Take Back Kiosk / Trailer Parking / Public Information Officer / Eaton Municipal Court / Snow Removal / Complaints or Compliments / Protect Yourself and Property / Speaking Engagements / Employment / Toys from a Cop / Patch Collectors / 2021 Statistical Report / Personnel

 

Hours of Operation

The Eaton Police Department is a 24 hour operation with officers on duty round the clock to assist you. The Police citizen service window, located in the lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding weekends and holidays. VIN checks are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a ten dollar charge for this service, payable in advance. No VIN checks are conducted after 5:00 p.m. or on weekends.

The telephone numbers for the Eaton Police Department are (970) 454-2212. Faxes may be sent to (970) 454-3648.For emergency calls please dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency calls 24 hours a day, residents should call (970) 454-2212. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays your call will be answered by a Weld County Dispatcher, who will dispatch an Eaton Officer to assist you.

 

The Eaton Police Department has a 24hr video camera in front of the Police Department for all civil exchanges.  The zone is marked with a green sign and there is a dedicated parking spot painted with green lines. 

Curfew Hours

It is unlawful for any minor who has not reached his or her sixteenth birthday to be or remain upon any streets or alleys or other public places within the Town, or to remain in any establishment open to the public generally within the Town, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except:

(1) When accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person having legal care or custody of such minor, or

(2) For lawful employment,

(3) When such minor is in the custody of and accompanied by a person who has reached his or her eighteenth birthday and who has in his or her possession the written consent of such parent, guardian or other person having legal care or custody of such minor.

Animal Control

The Community Service Officer responds to animal control issues within the city limits of Eaton. However, the department does not do enforcement on felines. The department has cat traps available for residents to use on a first come basis. Traps may be checked out at the police department for up to a week at a time. Please call (970) 454-2212 to see if the traps are available. It is the responsibility of the resident capturing a cat in a trap to transport the animal to the Weld County Humane Society or a veterinarian of their choice. Any further questions regarding animal control issues may be directed to Officer Bennett at 454-2212.

Dogs captured by the Eaton Police Department are housed at the Eaton Animal Den located at 231 S. Elm Ave. Residents who think their dog might have been picked up by the the police department may either call the police department at (970) 454-2212 or the Animal Den at (970) 454-3353.  THE EATON POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT DEAL WITH CATS UNLESS IT IS A PUBLIC ENDANGERMENT SITUATION.

Drug Take Back Kiosk

The Eaton Police Department takes prescription drugs year round.  The green drop off kiosk is located in the main lobby and can accessed Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.  During closed hours you can contact 970-454-2212 and an Officer will collect your prescriptions drugs for the kiosk.  NO NEEDLES, NO MARIJUANNA, and NO CHEMO DRUGS.

Trailer Parking

Town of Eaton Municipal Code

Section 15-4-1 - Detached trailers, recreational vehicles and boats.

*Publication Date: 12/24/15
*Enforcement Date: 01/25/16

For purposes of this section, "trailer" means any wheeled vehicle that is without motive power and designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle. A "recreational vehicle" means campers, pickup campers or trailers containing living space and amenities found in a home that are without motive power and designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle. A "pickup camper" means a camper body capable of being loaded or unloaded from or to the bed of a pickup truck.

(2) No recreational vehicle shall be detached from a towing vehicle and left standing in any public right-of-way, except that a detached recreational vehicle may be left standing in the public right of way that adjoins and is contiguous to property owned by, leased by or otherwise in the control of the owner of the recreational vehicle for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours.


*EXCEPTIONS* To 15-4-2

1) Out of Town Visitor: May apply for a permit at the Eaton Police Department for a period of 14 days. Visitor may reapply after the initial for additional 14 days (Total 28 days of permit).

Public Information Officer

Media outlets requesting information regarding a specific case being handled by the Eaton Police Department should contact the Public Information Officer (PIO). The designated PIO is Ofc. Kathy Jenkins.

Eaton Municipal Court

The Eaton Municipal Court may be reached by calling (970) 454-2212 and asking for the court clerk. Defendants wishing to request a continuance or wishing to pay a fine should speak with the court clerk Gowan at ext 206. Eaton Municipal Court holds sessions on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month in the auditorium of the Eaton Town Hall at 223 1st Street. Court begins at1:30 p.m. with check-in at 1:00 p.m. The Municipal Judge is Tree Ablao and the City Attorney is Avi Rocklin.

Snow Removal

Eaton Municipal Code - Section 14-1-1

It shall be the duty of any person or persons actually occupying or using premises as owner, lessee or tenant thereof, within the corporate limits of the Town of Eaton, to keep the public sidewalk contiguous to the premises and grounds so occupied or used free and clear of all snow and ice, and it shall be the duty of such person or persons to remove all snow from said sidewalks within twenty-four (24) hours after the snow has fallen.

Complaints or Compliments

The Eaton Police Department welcomes your comments regarding traffic stops and other contacts between you and the Department. Please call (970) 454-2212 and ask to speak with either Chief Kevin Sturch, Lt. Thomas Suter, Sgt. Matthew Rundle or Sgt. Craig Loos. Your identity and any comments that constitute a complaint will be kept confidential unless you desire further action.

Protect Yourself and Your Property

All of us can remember a time when you could leave your house and car unlocked and even leave the keys in the ignition. Sad to say, those days are gone.

Eaton Police Department has the following recommendations for residents when it comes to their personal property:

1. Lock all of your doors, both when gone and at home.

2. Do not leave your car unlocked. Make sure you remove personal items from view and place the min the trunk of your vehicle.

3. Close your garage door. An open door invites your property to be stolen.

4. When going on vacation, notify the police department. We will check your property daily.

5. Notify the police immediately, if you see someone hanging around your neighborhood that you don\'t know.

FRAUD ALERT: Cybersecurity Guides for Seniors.

Officers Available for Speaking Engagements

Eaton Police Officers are available to speak to your service club or organization. Officers will be glad to present a program to inform you about the police department, our policies and procedures when handling calls for service and how the police department can better serve the needs of our community. If you would like an officer to speak to your group, call (970) 454-2212 and speak with Chief Kevin Sturch or Sgt. Matthew Rundle.

Employment with Eaton Police Department

The Eaton Police Department accepts resumes and applications though-out the year. Once accepted, the application and resume are retained for one (1) year. After the one year year expiration it is up to each applicant to resubmit the updated application and resume.

Job announcements may be placed on the Town of Eaton website, Indeed or CCIC, as well as area newspapers.

The Eaton Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Toys From a Cop

The Eaton Police Department has started a program we are calling TOYS FROM A COP.  This program allows for the Eaton Police to provide presents to children in need for birthdays and holidays.  We accept all toy and cash donations at the Eaton Police Department.  If you have questions please contact Chief Sturch or Court Clerk Hudspeth. If you are in need of toys for your children please call us and we will be happy to assist.

Eaton Police Department - 2021 Statistical Highlight Summary Report

2021 Eaton Police Assigned Case Numbers - 7569
2021 Eaton Police Department Incident activity Clearance Rate -95.20%