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1. Where can I find the town's animal ordinances?

The town's ordinances are published and available online via the Windsor Municipal Code Chapter 7. You can also download the

informational animal ordinance brochure.

2. What are the Town of Windsor's parking regulations?

Parking regulations can be found on in the Windsor Municipal Code, Chapter 8, Article II. For a quick reference, view this helpful informational parking brochure.

3. What are the Town of Windsor park rules?

Town of Windsor park rules can be found on the Park Rules webpage

4. What are the Town of Windsor Nuisance Codes?

The Windsor Police Department is responsible for the protection of lives and property and the preservation of social order and public peace.
Municipal Codes for Nuisances can be found at www.windsorgov.com/municpalcode in Chapters 7,10,11, and 13. You may view this helpful informational brochure below.

For specific questions not addressed in the brochure below or in the municipal code, please call 970-674-6400 Informational Nuisance Brochure

5. How do I get my fingerprints taken?

Effective Oct. 10, the Windsor Police Department can no longer offer public fingerprinting services.

On Sept. 24, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation implemented the Colorado Applicant Background Service in response to 2017 legislation, specifically Senate Bill 17-189. Under the new program, physical fingerprint cards such those previously used by the Windsor Police Department were no longer acceptable. According to CBI’s Department of Public Safety, two vendors were selected to provide public fingerprinting services for background checks: IdentoGO and Colorado Fingerprinting. Both vendors maintain a list of locations, hours of operation, cost and other details for their services on their respective websites, however, Colorado Fingerprinting’s services will not be available until late October. Until then the closest authorized vendor is IdentoGO, located at 115 East Harmony Rd., Suite 210 in Fort Collins. For information about IdentoGO, visit identogo.com and for information about Colorado Fingerprinting, visit coloradofingerprinting.com.

6. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

All requests for police reports must be in writing. There is a specific form that needs to be completed and signed before any copy can be released. You can obtain this form in the link below or from the Police Department.

By Colorado law, we are allowed three business days to respond to the written request. Generally, reports can be available sooner than the three days. Many reports, however, are not immediately available:

1) If a report is still under investigation, it cannot be released unless authorized by the investigating officer.

2) If there are any circumstances where the report would need to be redacted according to Colorado Open Records Act/Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.

3) If the report is in storage.

4) If the report has been destroyed in accordance with the Colorado Archives Destruction Schedule.

The fee for a copy of a report is $2 to pull the report and $0.25 per page. We accept cash or checks only.

For traffic accident reports, if you are the driver and/or owner of the vehicle, there is no charge for the report.

The completed and signed request form can be emailed to PDRecords@windsorgov.com or faxed to 970-686-7478.

Request for Release of Information

7. How do I get a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) inspection done?

VIN verifications are provided with no-charge to residents. Non-residents incur a $15 fee for the service. 

VIN Verification Service Hours:
Wednesdays: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Fridays: 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
*Closed on holidays, when administrative offices are closed.
VIN verification is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments will be scheduled. 

The State of Colorado requires a certified inspector or a law enforcement agency to inspect the vehicle identification number (VIN) to ensure it matches the vehicle that is being registered and to verify that the number has not been altered or is not fictitious. VIN verification is usually requested when attempting to register a vehicle with an out-of-state title, if the vehicle was purchased outside of Colorado, or if the vehicle hasn’t been registered for long periods of time. For the verification process, please bring any official paperwork with the VIN — the title, previous registration, bill of sale, insurance card, etc.

8. What do I do if I am a victim of Identity Theft?

1. File a report with the Windsor Police Department. Get the report number or a copy of the report in case the bank, credit card company, or others need proof of the crime later.

2. Contact the fraud departments of each of the three major credit bureaus and report the theft. Ask that a fraud alert be placed on your file and that no new credit be granted without your approval.

• Equifax


• Experian


• Trans Union

3. For any accounts that have been fraudulently accessed or opened, contact the security department of the appropriate creditor or financial institution. Close these accounts. Put passwords (not your mother's maiden name or Social Security number) on any new accounts you open.

4. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asks that you call the ID Theft Clearinghouse toll free at 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338) to report the theft. Counselors will take your complaint and advise you on how to deal with the credit-related problems that could result from ID theft. The Identity Theft Hotline and the ID Theft website give you one place to report the theft to the federal government and receive helpful information. Information booklets are available from the FTC in both English and Spanish.

By sharing your identity theft complaint with the FTC, you will provide important information that can help law enforcement officials track down identity thieves and stop them.

9. How can I protect my vehicle from auto theft?

With the cold weather there is a rise in car thefts. This is due to unattended cars warming up. Car thieves call these cars puffers and they are a favorite target for them. Leaving your vehicle running and unattended is an invitation for your vehicle to be stolen.

The Town has some tips to help reduce your chances of being the victim of auto theft.
- Always lock your car.
- Always take your keys. Never leave them in the car. Keys are tempting to thief.
- Completely close your car windows when parking. Don't make it any easier for the thief to enter your vehicle.
- Don't leave valuables in plain view, it makes your car a more desirable target and attract thieves.
- If you have a garage, Use it. Take the time to use it rather than parking outside where your vehicle is more vulnerable.
- Never leave your car running even if you will only be gone for a minute. Vehicles are commonly stolen at convenience stores, gas stations, ATM's, etc. Many vehicles are also stolen on cold mornings when the owner leaves the vehicle running to warm up. Leaving your key in an unattended motor vehicle is a crime in some states.
- Park in attended lots. Auto thieves do not like witnesses and prefer unattended parking lots.
- Park in well-lighted areas. Over half of all vehicle thefts occur at night.

10. What are the drug and alcohol laws?

The Windsor Police Department has a zero-tolerance policy in regards to alcohol and substance abuse violations. All violators will be held fully accountable for any decisions they make. Drugs and Alcohol - Know the Consequences

11. What are the Fishing and Boating Regulations at Windsor Lake?

Windsor Lake information can be found on the Windsor Lake Web Page

12. Where can I drive my moped / scooter / golf cart / ATV / MUV / EPAM in Windsor?

Regulations for scooters, golf carts, ATV's etc... can be found in the Windsor Municipal Code Chapter 8, Articles V and VI. Windsor Municipal Code. View this helpful brochure below. Scooters, ATV's, Golf Cart Information

13. How do I register my bicycle?

Complete the Town of Windsor bicycle registration form. Try to give as much information as possible, including all of the accessories on the bicycle. Keep in mind, the serial number could be at different locations on the bicycle — generally somewhere on the frame. Leave the “License #” blank; we will give that to you. Bring the completed form to the Police Department lobby (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and we will give you a registration sticker. There is no fee for this service.

14. What do I do if my pet goes missing?

The Town of Windsor has Municipal Codes governing dogs, and those can be found in the Windsor Municipal Code Chapter 7. Because of the codes regarding dogs at large, our officers will pick up dogs found to be roaming without their owners. If the dog has an identification tag, the officer will attempt to contact the owner. If this is unsuccessful or the owner cannot pick up the dog immediately, the dog will be taken to Garden Valley Vet Clinic. Before the owner or responsible party can claim the dog at Garden Valley Vet, they will need to come to the Police Department with a photo ID to obtain the necessary paperwork. An owner of a missing dog can call the Police Department to report it missing and we will notify the officers to be on the look-out. If the dog is located by the owner, we ask that they also notify us, so that we will no longer look for the dog. The Town of Windsor does not have codes regarding cats at large, so officers will not pick them up.

15. Who should I call to report graffiti?

To report any graffiti on public and/or private properties, call the Police Department at 970-674-6400 or submit information online through YourGOV.