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Broomfield police report falling overall crime, expand mental‑health responses and street‑racing enforcement

Broomfield City Council (study session) · September 23, 2025
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Summary

At a June study session, the Broomfield Police Department reported declining property and violent crime rates, increased co‑responder mental‑health responses (353 calls, up 41% year‑over‑year), and detailed proactive steps against street racing and car meetups.

Chief Hempelman told the City and County of Broomfield during a study session that overall property and violent crime in the city is trending downward, and he outlined several new and expanded programs the department credits for that improvement. "If 2025 stays on trend, you'll see a decrease in total property crime," Hempelman said as he reviewed Colorado Bureau of Investigation figures.

The department showed per‑1,000 resident rates: robbery at about 0.06 and larceny at 5.93. Deputy Chief Mark Cadell said new digital‑forensics tools assisted in a recent homicide prosecution and that regional partnerships helped secure an indictment in a liquor‑store burglary ring. Cadell also reported…

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