Colorado Department of Public Safety

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is a state government agency located in Lakewood, Colorado. Employing 1,899 people, CDPS operates with an annual revenue of $1 billion. CDPS consists of five divisions dedicated to public safety: the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado State Patrol, Division of Criminal Justice, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The Executive Director's Office provides administrative and management services to these divisions. The department aims to safeguard lives and provide diverse public safety services to local communities while striving to create safer and more resilient communities across Colorado. CDPS's mission reflects its core values of Unity, Honor, and Service. These values guide the work of the department's committed employees as they work together to achieve their goals. For more information about CDPS and its services, please visit publicsafety.colorado.gov.