Police Department

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BACKGROUND OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Vail Police Department was established in 1966. During the first few years of operation, Police officers were notified of calls for service by a tall lamp that was turned on by locals in the Village area. Back then, it was not unusual for a Vail Police officer to be the only cop on duty after midnight in the entire county.

Police Chief Dwight Henninger has been with the town since January 2002 after serving with the Laguna Beach Police Department in California as Captain. Chief Henninger oversees 31 sworn peace officers and 32 support personnel. This includes two division commanders, one communications center manager, five sergeants, three detectives, 19 patrol officers, five code enforcement officers, one records manager, four records technicians, one executive assistant and 18 emergency services dispatchers.
(Read a letter from the Chief.)

Vail Police Department jurisdiction includes all of the Town of Vail, from approximately mile marker 172 to 182 on I-70, and all developed areas in the valley with the exception of the Marriott Streamside Condominiums, Creekside Condominiums and the Black Bear Inn.

VISION/MISSION/VALUES
The Department's Vision, Mission and Values.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Commonly asked questions about how the Vail Police Department is here to serve you.

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