The City of Farmington Police Department proactively responds to community concerns through several community based programs.

The Citizens’ Academy is a twelve week program designed to provide San Juan County residents, in an academy setting, first-hand information about how their Police Department works. The Academy is designed to increase understanding between citizens and the Police through education.

Volunteer Observation Patrol (V.O.P.) is a trained group of citizens organized to increase the safety of their community. The main purpose of V.O.P. is to provide a visible presence on the streets as a deterrent to criminal activity.