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Westminster police present roughly $46 million 2025 budget; emphasis on technology, accreditation and officer wellness
Summary
Police Chief Norm Haubert presented the department’s 2025 budget and priorities during the March 3 study session, describing a three‑division reorganization, investments in technology and training, accreditation goals and continued emphasis on mental‑health co‑responder and navigator partnerships.
Police Chief Norm Haubert presented the Westminster Police Department’s 2025 operating priorities and budget at the March 3 study session, outlining a reorganization into three divisions and a slate of investments intended to strengthen patrol deployment, technology and department accreditation.
Haubert described the department as the city’s largest, with reorganization in recent years that placed operational and specialized units under two deputy chiefs and centralized some administrative functions. In a corrected slide during the presentation staff showed the department budget at roughly $46 million for the fiscal year cited.
Why it matters: The police budget drives patrol staffing, technology tools and long‑term investments that affect response times, traffic enforcement and major investigations. Haubert stressed both officer wellness and modern tools — including body cameras, license‑plate reader…
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