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Broomfield police report overall drops in property crime, big increase in co‑responder calls
Summary
Police Chief Mania Hempleman reported a 25% year‑over‑year drop in property crime for 2025 and a marked rise in behavioral‑health co‑responder calls (740 in 2025 vs. 489 in 2024). Council asked about causes, interjurisdictional response to street racing, and officer wellness programs.
BROOMFIELD — The Broomfield Police Department reported lower property‑crime counts in 2025 and a substantial rise in behavioral health co‑responder calls during a study session presentation Tuesday.
Chief Mania Hempleman told the council that preliminary 2025 numbers show an overall 25% decrease in property crimes compared with 2024, including fewer robberies and declines in shoplifting and automobile theft. “For 2025, we saw a 25% decrease in overall property crimes compared to 2024,” Hempleman said.
She said the department uses a data‑driven policing…
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