About Thornton Police Department

Thornton is a city in the US state of Colorado. It was integrated on 12 June 1956. The name of the city was suggested in the name of Former Governor of Colorado “Dan Thornton”. Thornton is the 6th most densely populated city in Colorado. The city is famous for the recreational sites; there are 81 parks in the city that adds in the beauty and attraction for tourists in the city. Fishing, hiking, and camping are also promoted as a prominent feature in Thornton. Corn is a majorly cultivated crop and every year a corn maze is conducted from the end of September to the end of October. The traditional Thornton’s farmer market which is known as Hill’s Harvest is also very prominent among the people of Colorado. Holly Park, Denver Zoo, Millennium Bridge, and Park Hill golf club are popular among the sites visited by the tourists.

Thornton police department was established on August 18, 1955, responsible for law enforcement in the city of Thornton.  The department can be discovered at:

9551 Civic Center Dr,

Thornton

CO 80229

The Chief of Police for the Thornton is “Cliff Brown”. He directs the department of over 174 employees, within the community of over 141,500 residents. The Internal Affairs Division of mainly four bureaus sits under the leadership of the Chief of Police – including the, Investigative local services bureau, Field public services Bureau and more.

To succeed at the Thornton police department test, candidates must take three different kinds of exam. First, the police written test – which tests an applicant’s ability at math, memory, reading comprehension, incident report writing, and situational awareness. Second, candidates must take a fitness exam – testing endurance, upper body strength, and mobility. Finally, candidates take an oral board exam. Success at all three parts of the Thornton police test means the highest scoring applicants will make it through to the local police academy.