Strength Through Unity · Boulder, Colorado

BOULDER POLICEOFFICERS ASSOCIATION

The Boulder Police Officers Association proudly represents the officers and sergeants who serve and protect the Boulder community every day.

1940
Founded
~200
Officers represented
Lodge 78
Fraternal Order of Police
380,000+
FOP members nationwide
Welcome

More than the badge. We are your neighbors, coaches, and friends

Our members are not only law enforcement professionals; they are neighbors, friends, coaches, parents, and active members of the community they have chosen to serve.

Our commitment extends beyond the badge. We believe strong public safety is built through trust, professionalism, meaningful community relationships, and a shared commitment to making Boulder a safe and welcoming place to live, work, learn, and visit.

Read Our Full Welcome
A Boulder police officer on duty outside a community building.
Serving Boulder every day
Who We Are

Our Mission

The Boulder Police Officers Association is committed to protecting and advancing the rights, well-being, and interests of our members while fostering the highest standards of professionalism and service. We advocate for fair compensation and working conditions, support our members in their professional and personal lives, and work to strengthen public understanding and respect for law enforcement. Through collaboration, collective action, and community engagement, we strive to support our members, improve our department, and serve the community with integrity.

Our Values

Respect

We value every individual and believe strong relationships are built through fairness, dignity, and mutual respect.

Integrity

We believe trust begins with honesty, accountability, and doing what is right, even when no one is watching.

Resilience

We stand strong through adversity, supporting one another and remaining steadfast in our commitment to serve and protect the community.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, performance, and service, always striving to be better for our members and the community.

A Boulder police officer in dress uniform standing at attention.
From the President

“Serving as a Boulder police officer has been the honor of my career, but my greatest privilege is representing the outstanding men and women who wear the badge each day. They serve with courage, integrity, and compassion, often at great personal sacrifice.”

President · Boulder Police Officers’ Association · FOP Lodge 78
Read the President’s Message
In the Community

Part of the city we protect

Through outreach, partnership, and support for the people and organizations that make our city unique, we work to strengthen the connection between officers and the Boulder community.

Officer Memorial

Honoring our fallen

We remember the Boulder police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this community. They are gone, but they will never be forgotten.

Chief
Lawrence Bass
End of Watch March 18, 1920
Officer
Elmer Cobb
End of Watch November 19, 1923
Officer
Raymond J. McMaster
End of Watch November 9, 1958
Officer
Gary Mills
End of Watch August 25, 1973
Officer
Janet Hinkle
End of Watch September 21, 1977
Officer
Beth Haynes
End of Watch April 16, 1994
Officer
Eric H. Talley
End of Watch March 22, 2021
Beyond the Badge

Charities we support

Our members give back to the organizations that support officers, their families, and the wider Colorado community.