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Town of Bow Mar - Focus on Safety

Easy things to do prevent crime on your property, to protect neighbors and Bow Mar:

  1. Lock doors
  2. Remove personal belongings from your car
  3. Get a locking mailbox
  4. Post no solicitation / private property signs

The best way to deter crime is to make sure would-be thieves are not successful in Bow Mar – so securing your personal property keeps our Town safe.

Police officer on a motorcycle, in a neighborhood

Just a quick reminder that we have joined Neighbors (also Ring) in our efforts to connect with residents and improve the safety of our communities. Please note, this is the “Neighbors” app, not to be confused with the “Nextdoor” app.   Neighbors allow you, the user, to share photos, videos and information related to local crime and safety incidents so fellow residents can stay informed.  

The Columbine Valley Police can view what residents have posted publicly to Neighbors and can now chime-in with relevant updates or safety alerts to help residents stay informed.  You do not need a Ring device to join Neighbors.  Anyone with a smartphone can download the Neighbors App to receive updates and have the option to post photos or videos from any device.

Feel free to spread the word and make sure to always report criminal activity or emergency situations directly to the Columbine Valley Police by contacting Arapahoe County Dispatch at 303-795-4711 or 911 in the event of an emergency. 

"Criminals look for easy targets. You can make it more difficult for them by following the #9PMRoutine! Many vehicle burglaries, and to a lesser degree, stolen vehicles, occur as a result of vehicles being left unlocked. Criminals walk through neighborhoods, trying vehicle door handles, hoping to find an unlocked vehicle. The best way to prevent vehicle burglaries is to remove all your valuables, lock your vehicle’s doors upon exiting and take the keys to the vehicle inside your residence.”

When calling 911:

  1. If you have a land line, use your land line to call 9-1-1. These numbers in Bow Mar have been programmed to route to the right emergency dispatch.
  2. If you use your cell phone to call 9-1-1, your call will be sent to the closest dispatch center. ALWAYS ask for Arapahoe County Dispatch, then request Columbine Valley Police. When you call 9-1-1-, it is most likely there will be a recording. Listen to the options!!
  3. Register for notifications by registering your cell number to your house through
    Arapahoe County: ArapAlert - https://ace911.colorado.gov/arapalert(opens in new window)(opens in new window)
  4. Sign up for notifications alerts from CV Police on the Neighbors app. This is a Ring app; however, you can apply even though you don’t have a Ring camera. This is the quickest and most efficient way to get real-time crime and safety alerts on your phone and assist the police with finding a criminal using your video.
  5. How to call for help in Mary’s Meadow:
    The address for Mary’s Meadow is Marston Reservoir, 6100 W. Quincy Avenue. Please provide this address when reporting an incident to CV Police.
  6. House Watch:
    Did you know you can alert the CV Police that you are out of Town? Use this link https://columbinevalley.org/house-watch/(opens in new window)(opens in new window).
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