Police Department
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The Monte Vista Police Department has 14 full-time police officers, including the Chief of Police, one code enforcement position and two professional staff member positions. These officers patrol the City of Monte Vista 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.
The City of Monte Vista is located in the heart of the San Luis Valley in Southwestern Colorado. Monte Vista's population is 4,200 and is comprised of 1.9 square miles.
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Mission
The Monte Vista Police Department will provide professional and ethical service in protection of our citizens while preventing crime and reducing the fear of crime through problem solving partnerships.
Vision
Through our steadfast commitment to policing excellence, the Monte Vista Police Department will be a professional, dynamic and innovative organization known for recruiting, hiring, training and developing an exceptional workforce that reflects the values and diversity of the community we serve.
Values
- Integrity - adhering to strict, unequivocal standards of conduct in keeping with our ethical obligations.
- Courage - displaying the strength of character to confront fear, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation.
- Accountability - accepting individual and collective responsibility for our oath, duty, and actions.
- Innovation - adapting to changes in society through strategic integration of technology and equipment.
- Respect - valuing human life and dignity with an equal commitment to justice and acceptance of diversity.
How Do I Make a Payment for Municipal Court?
Checks or money orders should be made payable to the City of Monte Vista Municipal Court. Payments should be accompanied by the blue copy of the summons. Mail your payment to:
City of Monte Vista
Municipal Courts
95 West 1st.
Monte Vista, CO. 81144
Municipal Courts
95 West 1st.
Monte Vista, CO. 81144
The Court will accept payment up until the close of business of the day prior to your court hearing. The Court also accepts payments after hours via the drop box located at the main entrance to City Hall or on line through xpress bill pay. If you wish to make payment on the day of court, $50 in court costs will be added to the amount on the face of the summons.
If the summons does not state an amount for a fine, payment in advance of court is not permitted. A court appearance by the defendant is then necessary.