During a press conference on Thursday morning, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade said the police department surpassed 800 sworn officers for the first time.
The city said the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) reached 805 officers in April 2025. The department is authorized to have 839 officers.
Mayor Mobolade said this is an important staffing milestone as the city has intentionally put funds toward recruiting officers. CSPD currently accepts applications year-round for police academies that start every 15 weeks…