Former Broomfield Chief Of Police Tom Deland Dies

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (CBS4) - A former longtime police chief in Broomfield died this week. The Broomfield Police Department announced in a Facebook post that Tom Deland passed away on Tuesday, saying "our hearts are broken."

Deland was a member of Broomfield's police department for 37 years and served as its chief for 23. In the process he led the department "as it transformed from a small town operation to a large department serving both the City and County of Broomfield."

Deland retired in 2014 but remained active in town affairs, including serving on the Broomfield Rotary.

He leaves behind a wife, a son and a daughter. His death was sudden and unexpected, according to the department.

It is with a great amount of sadness that we regret to announce the death of former, longtime Broomfield Chief of Police...

Posted by Broomfield Police Department on Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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