MONTE VISTA
POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chief of Police - Jim Gallegos
720 1ST AVENUE • MONTE VISTA, COLORADO 81144
Quick FactsService Fees
Dog at Large Fees
Curfew for Minors
Contact Information


Mission Statement

Our mission is to establish and maintain an ongoing community partnership. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all people in our city. We will fulfill this mission with courtesy, integrity, and quality service.

Vision Statement

In support of the mission statement, the Monte Vista Police Department will establish and maintain an ongoing community partnership through:

  • Proactively and harmoniously working to reduce crime, disorder, and the fear of crime.
  • Enhancing and enriching the jobs of all employees by developing their professional skills and knowledge; thereby encouraging dedication and participation.
  • The consistent and professional manner in which we provide police services to our community.
  • Encouraging employees to identify problems and participate in their solutions.
  • Commitment to quality service and to the relationships with those we serve.

Monte Vista Police Department is committed to working with our community.


Quick Facts:

Location

The city of Monte Vista is located in the heart of the San Luis Valley in Southwestern Colorado. Monte Vista's population is 4,691 and is comprised of 1.9 square miles.

The Department

The Monte Vista police department has 12 full-time police officers, including the Chief of Police. These officers patrol the City of Monte Vista 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Service Fees

Police protection for corporate and private functions

$30.00 per hour per officer

VIN (Vehicle) inspections

$10.00

Fingerprinting

$10.00

Answering false electronic alarms

First three false alarms

no charge

Fourth false alarm

$25.00

Fifth and subsequent false alarms

$50.00

Local records search

$5.00 minimum plus $1.50 per page

Archives records search

$20.00 per hour (1 hour minimum) plus $1.50 per page

Vehicle impound fee

$25.00 per day

Fax fees

$2.00 per page

Home/business security checks

No Charge

Funeral escorts

No Charge

Bicycle registration

No Charge

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DOG AT LARGE FEES

$25.00

For the 1st offense

$50.00

For the 2nd offense in a two-year period

$100.00

For the 3rd or more offense in a two-year period


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CURFEW FOR MINORS

Sunday thru Thursday                 10:30 pm
Friday & Saturday                        11:30 pm

 

 


CONTACT INFORMATION

Emergency
Dial 911 or call
852-5111

Business and Non-Emergency
(719) 852-6161

Records Office
(719) 852-6161

Fax
(719) 852-6162

E-Mail
montevistapolice@qwest.net

 

The Monte Vista Police Department
asks you not to drink and drive.


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4 Chico Camino - Monte Vista, CO 81144 • Phone: (719) 852-2692 • Fax: (719) 852-6172
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:30 – 5:00 • Friday 7:30 – 12:00 noon

cmv@ci.monte-vista.co.us