Become a Member

Become a Member

Be a Part of the Denver Police Museum! Join us in our mission to preserve the legacy of those who Protect and Serve, create opportunities for community understanding and engagement, and inspire the next generation of law enforcement professionals. Your tax-deductible gift ensures our continued success and your support allows future generations to better appreciate the real stories of our law enforcement heroes, their struggle, along with their daily lives and sacrifice. 

GOLD membership $100

Benefits include the following:

  • A collectible 2023 Denver Police Museum Challenge Coin featuring a tribute to officers serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and recognizing the service and death, due to the 1918 pandemic, of Police
    Officers Peter A. Walsh and Frank S. Potestio. The back of the 2021 challenge coin honors Deputy Marshal James C. Richey and Park Police Officer Andrew Sandberg.
  • Bi-annual printed Museum newsletter
  • Membership card
  • Special invitations to events and programs throughout the year
 To become a member, click the donate button below:

SILVER membership $50

Benefits include the following:

  • A collectible 2023 Denver Police Museum Challenge Coin featuring a tribute to officers serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and recognizing the service and death, due to the 1918 pandemic, of Police
    Officers Peter A. Walsh and Frank S. Potestio. The back of the 2021 challenge coin honors Deputy Marshal James C. Richey and Park Police Officer Andrew Sandberg.
  • Membership card
  • Special invitations to events and programs throughout the year

To become a member, click the donate button below:

What does the 2023 membership coin pay tribute to?

The Mounted Patrol Unit of the Denver Police Department, the sole remaining full-time unit of its stature in the state, operates with a distinguished cadre of three officers and four majestic horses. Among these equine guardians is Officer Maverick, a venerable 13-year-old mustang, certified and dedicated to the noble cause of community engagement. While responding to calls astride these noble steeds presents logistical challenges such as prolonged arrival times and the inability to transport suspects, the unit proudly highlights the unparalleled advantages: a wider range of accessibility in specific areas and an awe-inspiring intimidation factor.

In a realm where police horses are a rare spectacle, the unit perseveres in utilizing them for the noble purpose of crime prevention. The unique bond forged between officers and their equine counterparts stands out as a hallmark of this specialized and esteemed police role.
The annual cost of caring for each equine guardian, amounting to approximately six thousand dollars, bears testament to the meticulous attention and regal treatment bestowed upon them. While the city generously contributes a portion of these funds, the remaining financial support is graciously given by the department’s donation funds.

This year’s challenge coin also honors the heritage and continued service of the brave police dogs who have served alongside the Denver Police since 1922 as “man’s best friend, and a cop’s best partner.” Law enforcement agencies have used dogs to assist in a variety of tasks since the 1800s. These highly trained canines help police officers do their jobs safer and faster. In 2021, Shelby, a 15-month-old black English Labrador retriever, joined the Denver Police Department as the first therapy dog in the department’s pilot pup program.

Those wishing to support this noble cause are encouraged to make contributions through the police foundation’s website.
Thank you for your service, Officer Emily Herbst and Officer Maverick! 

Read more about DPD’s Mounted Patrol Unit in the full article.

Other Ways to Show Your Support

Support the Museum with a monetary gift. Your donation helps us to accomplish our mission to promote social impact by building bridges between citizens and the law enforcement of Denver, creating opportunities for community understanding and engagement, strengthening the city’s relationship with the community, and educating youth to inspire community involvement, responsibility, and a future generation of law enforcement professionals. The Denver Police Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Museum relies on the generous support from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its many programs and preservation of its collection. Gifts to the Museum are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Make a Gift in Honor of a Fallen Officer. Help the Denver Police Museum honor and remember fallen law enforcement heroes. The Museum celebrates and honors the lives of fallen Denver law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Through our ongoing Memorial Services, including placement of memorial signs at the locations where the officers lost their lives, wreath laying at gravesites, supporting the families of Fallen Officers, and telling the stories of their sacrifice, the Museum works to commemorate their courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to preserving our safety and, ultimately, our way of life.

Donate an Artifact. The Museum’s collection is made up largely of artifacts donated by people like you, and we appreciate your desire to become involved in preserving law enforcement history. To tell a complete story of an Officer’s life requires the big as well as the small—even the day-to-day, mundane aspects of an Officer’s life are important to help promote a deeper knowledge and understanding of what law enforcement entails. Think about a display of an officer in a 1950’s Patrol Car. There is the uniform, the badges, hat, gun belt, name tag, the standard stuff you immediately think of. But what about the Daily Bulletin that would be on a clipboard? Or a “hot sheet” for stolen cars, the folder of documents required for taking reports, the ticket book, lunchbox, or flashlight? Or, consider a display of personal items that an officer might carry such as a cigarette case, prayer book, ID cards with a photo, commendatory letters.

Volunteer Your Time. Want to make a difference in your community and show your support for law enforcement? Help us tell the story of Denver law enforcement—past, present, and future as a volunteer with the Denver Police Museum. Volunteers play a vital role in the work we do. From special events and immersive programs, to collection management and officer memorials, we are always looking for extra hands to help out.