Explorer Post
The Thornton PD Explorer Post is chartered by the Scouts of America and is for students ages 14 to 20 1/2 years old. This program provides young adults who have an interest in law enforcement, dispatch, police records or victim services with a comprehensive program of training, service, and practical experience. Acceptance interviews are held in October. Contact your School Resource Officer for more information.
Youth Academy
The TPD Youth Academy is for high school-aged students in the city of Thornton. Students must have a GPA of 2.5. School Resource Officers teach students about the life of a police officer and provide basic police training such as ethics, community involvement, driving, defensive tactics and crime scene investigation. The next academy will be in June of 2026.
Youth Services Unit
Sergeant Tate - District 1
Officer Jones
Skyiew Campus
303-853-1215
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Officer Hunter
Skyview Campus / York International
303-853-1201
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Officer Mansfield
Thornton Middle/Thornton Elementary
720-972-5167
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Officer Moore
Thornton High /Independence Academy
720-977-5119
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Officer Pham
STEM Launch/North Star Elementary
720-972-5138
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Sergeant Cushing - District 2
Officer Tichota
Quist Middle/Brantner Elementary
720-977-4297
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Officer Ritter
Riverdale Ridge High School
303-655-6809
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Officer Henderson
Discovery Magnet School
720-977-5627
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Officer Duskey
- Century/Independence Academy
- Future Forward/Westgate Community
Officer Roberts
Rocky Top Middle School/Silver Creek/Prairie Hills/ Eagleview/Tarver/Hunters Glen/ Frassati Catholic Academy
720-972-2212
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Officer Walker
Stargate Charter Schools
720-977-5528
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Officer Herrman
Shadow Ridge Middle/ Skyview/Stellar/Riverdale/Cherry Drive/Woodglen Elementary Schools
720-972-7863
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Officer Sylvester
Horizon High School
720-977-5827
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