Walsenburg Police Department Responds to Circulating YouTube Video Containing Derogatory Audio

Description: Walsenburg Police issued an official statement condemning derogatory language in a circulating YouTube video and reaffirming its commitment to professionalism...

Department Statement Regarding Circulating YouTube Video

WALSENBURG, COLORADO — The Walsenburg Police Department (WPD) is aware of a video circulating on YouTube that contains audio that is derogatory in nature.

The Walsenburg Police Department unequivocally condemns this type of language and does not condone statements that could reasonably be interpreted as threatening, violent, or inconsistent with the professionalism expected of law enforcement personnel.

The Department considers this an isolated incident and will address the language and the professional standards expected of all personnel during its upcoming departmental training scheduled for October 28, 2026.

The Walsenburg Police Department remains firmly committed to its core values of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct. As sworn law enforcement officers, we recognize the responsibility entrusted to us by the community and remain dedicated to carrying out our duties lawfully, ethically, and with respect for every individual we serve.

We understand that public confidence in law enforcement is built through both our actions and our words. Our Department will continue to emphasize the importance of professionalism, sound judgment, and ethical decision-making at every level of the organization.

This statement constitutes the Walsenburg Police Department’s official response to the video. The Department will not provide further public comment regarding this matter.

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