Candidates for Douglas County Sheriff take questions at a forum on Monday night. I sat on the Physical School Safety Funding committee after the STEM shootings. Office has to offer. "Upon my retirement, there is only one candidate that can successfully fulfill the job of Douglas County Sheriff and that person is Captain Darren Weekly. As chair of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police Legislative Committee, I participated in the stakeholder process for this bill. But instead of dissing, council was exploring options for trash removal services. My style is to collaborate with stakeholders and make their goals the group's goals knowing that ultimately our duty is to serve the citizens. The entire foundation of our criminal justice system is based on those rights. States north of the border have no initial control. provide proper leadership and that is Darren Weekly. When a drug-related death occurs, DCSO identifies the dealer through a thorough investigation in order to file homicide charges on the individual. I think I know what the qualities of a great leader and excellence it takes to be Sheriff. Starting a volunteer advocacy group to help individuals fearful of law enforcement can help build trust. Recruiting and retention of staff should be prioritized. DCSO has not added sufficient frontline patrol or detention personnel to ensure appropriate staffing levels to deal with the increased workload or the increase in our inmate population. ", "Safe neighborhoods are extremely important to the families of Castle Pines. This was all achieved through Darrens leadership. ", "So proud of you, Darren. Transparency and honesty with the public in all matters, and at all levels of the organization is paramount. Holly Kluth, candidate for Douglas County sheriff and the former undersheriff, is denying allegations that she ordered another employee to alter her The complainant is also advised of the outcome. States north of the border have no initial control. Red Flag also violates our First, Second, Fourth, Fifth and 14th Amendments. Kluth: I sat on the Physical School Safety Funding committee after the STEM shootings. ", Former Undersheriff, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, "I worked for and with Darren for years. This one involves Pennock Elementary. However, I believe that is where my legal duty re: Red Flag ends. Another candidate had no information available at all. Anderson: Internal protection is paramount. What changes do you think need to be implemented in the sheriff's office to improve operations and/or make the community safer? How will you address the threat of school shootings in the community? As a neighboring County, it is vital to have a Sheriff we can continue to have a positive relationship with. Darren has more operational law enforcement experience in all divisions of the Douglas County Sheriffs Office than his three opponents. The civil unrest surrounding law enforcement for the last three years has created challenges for law enforcement. Im a Colorado native. The second team will focus directly with school interrelationships and drugs such as fentanyl. We take an oath to uphold the law, safeguard Exceptional and fair leadership is imperative, opportunities for growth and promotion and satisfied and healthy employees serve the citizens with professionalism. I have served or supervised every area of the Douglas County Sheriffs Office, can step in on day one knowing the people, the budget, the operations and the challenges. I strongly endorse Darren Weekly to be the next Douglas County Sheriff., Darren Weekly will be a unifying sheriff who supports the Second Amendment, deeply understands the public safety issues impacting our community, such as homelessness, human trafficking, and school security, As the largest law enforcement organization in Colorado and the Nation, representing over 8,000 of our States sworn law enforcement officers, the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is proud to announce its support and endorsement of Darren Weekly for Douglas County Sheriff., There is only one candidate in the Douglas County Sheriff's race that knows the office inside and out and can provide proper leadership and At a time when law enforcement needs our support more than ever to keep our communities safe, we need a sheriff with experience, knowhow and common sense. He has genuine concerns about the Law Enforcement profession and true concern for the community. We request you whitelist our site. A good leader must know their audience, or in this case, Douglas County culture. The safety of our school children is a critical priority, and Darren fully supports the mission of ensuring there are well-trained, armed adults who can defend them while they are on campus whether those are School Resource Officers or armed school staffers. I was out of town on business at the time. A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. Only hiring highly moral and ethical people from diverse backgrounds, who genuinely want to serve and protect their community is also critical. This one involves Pennock Elementary. I will bring a new day of pride, professionalism and integrity to DCSO it will become a place where people are enthusiastic to work and where dedicated law enforcement personnel throughout the state will want to join. My wife called me very early the next morning to tell me what happened. One was delusional, firing shots inside his home. Its the whole reason were here. ", As the wife of a law enforcement officer, I want a proven leader with real experience in crisis situations. As sheriff, I will continue to work at maintaining excellent compensation while bringing a new day of pride, professionalism and integrity to the working environment. I want leaders in place that have a connection to Douglas County and are committed to fair and effective leadership, mentoring, motivating, supporting employees and being accountable, accessible and approachable to citizens. What is the biggest challenge the sheriff's office is currently facing and how will you address it? There are positions within the organization that do not require a commissioned deputy. Additionally, I support well-trained armed staff and School Resource Officers. Weekly: I lead by example. It has connected people who have mental illness with services who may do harm to themselves or others. Making sure staff has the resources and benefits to keep them mentally and physically healthy is a priority in our work where emotional and physical stress takes a toll. WebTBD Canvass Board, 9 a.m. 12 p.m., Douglas County Elections Office, 125 Stephanie Place, Castle Rock November 29 Deadline for County to complete canvass and submit Paid for by the Committee to Elect Darren Weekly for Sheriff. Serving 32 years as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, chief and undersheriff, I worked for four sheriffs. As sheriff, I will work with the legislature to reform the Red Flag law and protect the Constitution. The rise in crime is due to lessening of penalties for violations, policies that fail to hold criminals accountable, lack of secure borders keeping drugs and drug cartels out of our nation, an attitude of condoning those that are using drugs and committing crimes to obtain them, lack of robust abstinence and deterrence education and legalization of prior criminal conduct. She said in an interview that some COVID-19 precautions From the first quarter of 2021 compared to the first quarter of 2022 overall crime in our service area is down 37% compared to the same time frame as last year. With respect to the patrol division our staff needs to have more unobligated time to do more proactive patrolling and traffic enforcement. Kluth: First pay and benefits must be comparable to other local agencies to attract the best staff. Its my duty to protect life. Jared Polis. My style is to collaborate with stakeholders and make their goals the group's goals knowing that ultimately our duty is to serve the citizens. I dont agree with the Red Flag law. Kluth: Employees need to feel safe in their position, be motivated in their jobs, be assured of their status and be appreciated, recognized and involved in solutions. WebDarren will be an excellent Sheriff for Douglas County. No one will ever be discounted and always be given a fair opportunity. The revenue we receive from our advertisers helps make this site possible. I vehemently oppose Red Flag, this unconstitutional law. Darren The three Republican candidates are running to replace Sheriff Dave Weaver, who is term limited. Thomas: I do not believe any county resources should be used in confiscating the private property of our citizens without proper observation of their rights. Darren also has the overwhelming support of those currently on the frontlines in law enforcement. Our dispatchers have a tremendously difficult job, even at full staffing. WebCandidate Committee: THORNTON CO 80241: Status: Active: Mailing Address: 2150 LAKE CIRCLE DRIVE: Date Registered: 11/13/2003: THORNTON CO 80241: Date Terminated: Phone: COMMITTEE TO ELECT DOUGLAS N DARR FOR ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF 07/07/2014: Invoice - Paid 2014E000263 / $250 / RE: CPF RPT DUE 6-20-2014, FILED 6 that is Darren Weekly., "As a neighboring County, it is vital to have a Sheriff we can continue to have a positive relationship with. Working with legislatures, as we know, depends on the importance, values and beliefs of the law makers. And several candidates had separate issues surrounding their credibility. As your sheriff, I will ensure these partnerships with other agencies continue and we will aggressively file cases on drug dealers. The overwhelming majority of the commissioned and civilian staff of DCSO trust me to lead the organization into the future. I will put an immediate end to that. ", "I have worked for and with Darren Weekly in several roles to include SWAT, Investigations and the Wellness Program. DCSO needs to get back to the fundamentals of law enforcement. We also need to maintain proper staffing levels as well as ensure we have schedules that are conducive to the personal lives of our staff. This law has been applied sparingly. ", Board Member - Highlands Ranch Metro District, South Metro Fire Rescue, Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Foundation, "As Douglas County continues to grow and crime is increasing at a rapid rate, we must elect a sheriff who is going to keep communities and schools the safest they can be, we feel Darren is that candidate who can lead Douglas County into the future with safety and security. I am a subject matter expert in school safety for the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Town of Elizabeth has held two meetings with residents to discuss the possibility of building a local community and senior activity center. With respect to the patrol division, our staff needs to have more unobligated time that will enable more proactive patrolling and traffic enforcement. You will be our next Sheriff, and you will make a positive difference in so many people's lives! Anderson: Red Flag is a violation of our United States Constitution. I will make sure assignments and promotions are fair and without political influences. During my 26-year career with the Colorado State Patrol, I developed a reputation as the go-to leader for marginal or underperforming operations/units and making them effective. The flood of illegal drugs coming across our border is also something of which the sheriff has no control or role in addressing. Darren has worked for Douglas County Sheriffs Office for many years and understands the value in true partnerships. Fort Lupton City Council and staff members have some ideas about how best to attract businesses to town and what sort of businesses are missing. I will advocate for school security and sheriffs office personnel to train together annually on critical incident response and unified critical incident management. If we fail to do that, employees will go to an agency that will be more accommodating to their personal lives. I will ensure tough on crime policies, concentrated enforcement, Ill promote partnership with communities and citizens, work with surrounding communities and legislators, and enlist advanced and visionary technology to detect and solve crime to keep this county safe. District Attorney 18th Judicial District, Candidate for Attorney General. Mike is a proud husband and a proud father of two adult children. When we create community policing, those assigned deputies will feel at home with their community, while harmonizing these cultures. Reached via text on Friday, Thomas said she had attended one FEC United meeting where she did not recall talk of violence. DCSO works smarter to catch criminals preying on our community. November 8, 2022. Darren is in public service because he truly has an interest in protecting our freedoms and quality of life. I will never back down from any of my said beliefs or any challenge that may try to persuade me to do so. A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. Starting as a patrolwoman in 1989, my husband and I moved here and raised our family. I was the County Sheriffs of Colorado representative on the Public Safety Communications Subcommittee for the state which ensured collaborative efforts and steering of legislation affecting public safety communications, but I lacked the authority to stand on my own position. They know I never forgot what it was like on the frontline handling dangerous calls, violent inmates or major cases. As a former K9 handler, SWAT operator, detective, Douglas County regional SWAT commander, and division commander for professional standards, patrol, detentions and as the current investigations division commander, I have the most in-depth knowledge of the entire organization. My philosophy will never allow me to bend on our beautiful Constitution. I will put an immediate end to that. WebDouglas County Republicans Newly Elected Officers Steve Peck Chair Matt Emerson 1st Vice Chair Ed Hairfield 2nd Vice Chair Kim Baer Secretary Megahnn Silverthorn Treasurer State Central Committee Kim Ransom Dave Gill Aleta You Amy Byczkowski Anne Gill Stephen Allen Bill Jack Andy Jones Pam Hampton John Fielding Art Goldberger WebDOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF. Trust is difficult to earn and easily lost. I am proud to Personnel who violate policy or break the law should be held accountable for their actions. The Douglas County Sheriffs Office, which houses the 911 dispatch center, needs a replacement generator. Since I was a child, I wanted to be a law enforcement officer. I try to create teams to work on ideas and issues together so that all can share in successes. At 21 years old I was blessed to have been hired by DCSO. Over the years, various positions have been pulled from patrol as well as the detention division and re-allocated to other assignments. Counties, I can tell you how I have always supported school resource officers and have approved millions for additional SROs. This one involves Pennock Elementary. Your Law Enforcement Leader of Choice: Third Generation Coloradan, Seasoned Law Enforcement Leader, Community Leader, and dedicated Family Man #Phibbs4Sheriff Contact Feel free to contact us with any questions. He has been a strong supporter of victim rights, innovative victim-centered programs, and law enforcement sensitivity to victim needs. There were many occasions when I was the head of Douglas County Republicans we needed law enforcement support. In the infamous words of John F. Kennedy: "We choose to do these things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win." I believe we can prevent school shootings by strengthening behavioral threat assessment teams. I will ensure school security and DCSO work together to prevent a school shooting from ever occurring. On April 14, 1978, I was hired as the fourth officer in the agency serving as patrolman, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, commander and acting chief of police. I will ensure that DCSO becomes one of those agencies where people will want to come and work. document.write(['horizonoliveoil','gmail.com'].join('@'))/*]]>*/ , [emailprotected] 0030-28410-26084, 0030-6972236082. Kluth: The fentanyl and other drug crises must be approached by collaborative efforts with local, state and national law enforcement partners. I have built solid relationships with both staff and the community. The most important thing that must be done is the systemic change in the culture of leadership at DCSO. ", "Please count me among the many who enthusiastically endorse Darren Weekly to be elected as Sheriff of Douglas County. They aggressively pursue all information on any fentanyl cases to identify both the dealers and users. The combination of dry soil, the climate and the local micro climate here creates the ideal growing conditions for the development of healthy olive trees. THAT seemingly minor gesture, where he could have offered token suggestions as opposed to actively helping me out of a jam, told me back then everything I needed to know about the kind of man Darren Weekly is, and that IMHO, we'd be lucky to have such a man as our sheriff today. I want to ensure all staff work as a team, are collaborative and support the goals of the office and that we never lose a staff member due to bad supervision or frustration with leadership. ", South Metro Fire Rescue firefighters are represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2086. Overtime Exempt: No. Darren always stepped up and followed through. This was all achieved through his leadership. Now is the time to take action in Douglas County and across our state for the safest schools that we can have. Additional training could be provided to our school communities to improve response to active harmers. Ive been endorsed by five current Colorado sheriffs, as well as the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police. The discussion came during a town hall meeting Feb. , Fort Lupton City Council talked trash during its Feb. 28 town hall meeting. Gun free zones are an open invitation for armed individuals to enter our schools. Darren is the ONLY candidate that can successfully manage DCSOs large staffing needs. Our school board has been steadfastly resistant to permitting anyone other than law enforcement or uniformed security carry in our public schools. Red Flag also violates our First, Second, Fourth, Fifth and 14th Amendments. DCSO has executed these orders on four individuals. She came to know the towns, neighborhoods and countryside. Im a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. I would make recommendations to the people of Douglas County and our school board: I will create a team of deputies who will have direct communications with teachers and teachers with them so that no information is lost or delayed. Fort Lupton City Council and staff members have some ideas about how best to attract businesses to town and what sort of businesses are missing. Darren has decades of experience working in collaboration with officials from other agencies on major criminal investigations as well as emergency management. Staffing should be a primary area of focus for the DCSO. They know I never forgot what it was like on the frontline handling dangerous calls, violent inmates or major cases. Darren Weekly for Sheriff!, Local business leader, law enforcement veteran, "It is my privilege and honor to endorse Darren Weekly and support him to become the next Sheriff of Douglas County. Biography: Im a Colorado native. He will be a great Sheriff. The candidates for Douglas County Sheriff faced each other in debate, attacking each other's history with the Omaha Police Department. The deadline to nominate a teenager for the Douglas County Youth Initiative Outstanding Youth Awards ends March 3. I have been entrusted by four different sheriffs to perform in key roles to make DCSO what it is today. WebDouglas County Sheriff's Office ONLINE & ACCIDENT REPORTING Were dedicated to serve. Health Department. Thomas was questioned about her links to FEC United by a citizen at Tuesday's Board of County Commissioners meeting. "The pledge I signed was to a set of values, ideals and principles, NOT to an organization or any individual of an organization," Thomas said. Following research done by Facilities Director Rod Naab, the board approved the purchase of a generator from Interstate Power Systems, Inc. for My top priority is to put more uniformed deputies in marked cars on the street without raising the budget. Im happily married and have one daughter. Millions and millions of dollars are being wasted every year on pet capital projects. Internal protection is paramount. She came to know Douglas Countys highways, streets and dusty county roads. In another case, the person posted he actively wanted to kill people. Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. WebCandidates | Douglas County Dems Election 2022 Candidates Protecting our personal rights, our community, our safety, and our democracy Many Great Results for Dems in about every department the Sheriff's This law's actual court order is called an Extreme Risk Protection Order. Eventually I spoke with my son, he was hanging in there. Ive sworn to uphold the Constitution of our United States. Serving 32 years as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, chief and undersheriff, I worked for four sheriffs. I have a good understanding of what makes a community become safer and thrive. As commissioner, I have worked to improve the compensation of DCSO personnel, including pay increases, tier realignment and increased retirement benefits. I saw Darren provide compassion, patience, and dedication to Douglas County citizens touched by crime. This must be done to ensure we reduce response times and improve the safety for everyone. The law enforcement community is close-knit, and it is well-known which agencies have the best leadership and work environments. WebCandidate Information - Election Year 2022 Candidate Committee Information Financial Summary This data is current as of: DECEMBER 13, 2022 - REPORT OF Douglas County, Colorado,is searching for an enthusiastic individual seeking a paid internship for theDepartment of Public Works - My Property Valuation . She served as coroner from 2011 to 2015 and has served as county commissioner since 2017. Last year I was appointed to a subpanel to make recommendations to the legislature on spending $450 million on behavioral health bills this session. Cronyism, nepotism and authoritarianism permeate the structured leadership in DCSO. There also exist civil avenues under the law in removing guns from dangerous or incompetent persons that afford proper constitutional due process. For this reason, I endorse Darren Weekly as the next Douglas County Sheriff. I will advocate for school security and sheriffs office personnel to train together annually on critical incident response and unified critical incident management. This is a known issue that current leaders at DCSO have not made a priority to address. I have served and protected our community for over 28 years. Darren Weekly will be a unifying sheriff who supports the Second Amendment, deeply understands the public safety issues impacting our community, such as homelessness, human trafficking, and school security, and he has specific solutions to address those issues now with impact. It was evident how thoroughly experienced and highly respected he is within the Douglas County Sheriffs office. Anderson: My philosophy regarding leadership is based on my belief in our Constitution and God. Please join me in supporting Darren Weekly for Douglas County Sheriff on November 8th. 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