A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. 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 6 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225Englewood, CO 80110 In May 2021, Kluth was fired. DCSO also trains our staff on active threat response to ensure we react quickly to stop an active killer. Currently, there are over 500 firefighters at South Metro Fire Rescue. ", Author of "Government Ruins Nearly Everything", Executive Director of FASTERColorado which provides world-class training to school staff who are authorized to carry concealed on campus, As a military veteran serving with the Denver Police department for 27 years and now the CEO of a school safety technology company. 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. DCSO has been, and will continue to be, a great partner in keeping our communities safe. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Darren Weekly for Sheriff. Im a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. DCSO does incredible work investigating threats within our schools. Kluth: I will do everything in my power to keep citizens safe but will not use a process that violates someones constitutional rights of due process and probable cause before denying a right guaranteed by the Constitution. The Town of Elizabeth has held two meetings with residents to discuss the possibility of building a local community and senior activity center. I am very pleased to see a person of Darren Weekly's experience, abilities and education step forward to accept the challenge of running for Sheriff in 2022. Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. Overtime Exempt: No. With respect to the patrol division, our staff needs to have more unobligated time that will enable more proactive patrolling and traffic enforcement. A 26-year veteran of the Colorado State Patrol, she was the first woman captain and major in CSP. I will exercise every means to protect our community from individuals who are a threat without using the Red Flag Law, unless they are suffering from severe mental health issues and are an imminent threat. How will you address the threat of mass public shootings in the community? The olive groves of the Nikolarakis family are found throughout the region of Kalamafka. WebDouglas County Sheriff's Office ONLINE & ACCIDENT REPORTING Were dedicated to serve. I think I know what the qualities of a great leader and excellence it takes to be Sheriff. WebAbout Douglas County Sheriff's Office The goal of the Sheriffs Office is to provide a fresh and proactive approach to law enforcement by expanding our services to the residents of Douglas County. It offers competitive salaries and benefits compared with other agencies in our area. As a sheriff I swear to uphold constitutional rights for all citizens. There are Constitutional laws that currently exist that authorize law enforcement to take immediate custody of the suspected mentally disturbed person through due process and not our guns as red flag allows, based on a phone call and preponderance of the evidence. A bad leader within the chain of command can create stress, roadblocks and inefficiency. Eventually I spoke with my son, he was hanging in there. Republican candidates for Douglas County sheriff answer Q&As | Coloradocommunitymedia.com Republican candidates for Douglas County sheriff Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. I believe that everyone in Douglas County should have a choice in the election of the sheriff, not just one political party. Counties, I can tell you how As a neighboring County, it is vital to have a Sheriff we can continue to have a positive relationship with. It offers competitive salaries and benefits compared with other agencies in our area. Let me repeat, Im only a Reserve and my son works for another agency and yet Darren went out of his way to take care of those who take care of all of you. I will ensure that DCSO becomes one of those agencies where people will want to come and work. They need to trust that the Sheriff has their back. I will state the facts, be transparent, honest, never defund and always give law enforcement the tools and laws that best serve us all. DCSO has always been a great place to work. Thomas: The job of the sheriff is to enforce the law. I would never ask employees to do anything Im unwilling to do myself. Kluth has said Spurlock demoted and fired her because she disagreed with him politically. The second team will focus directly with school interrelationships and drugs such as fentanyl. Darren always stepped up and followed through. I also have already been consulted on potential legislation for 2023. Email Our dispatchers have a tremendously difficult job, even at full staffing. I have more in-depth operational sheriffs office experience at nearly every level in every division of the organization. This one involves Pennock Elementary. I hold a bachelor degree in criminal justice, a master's in psychology and attended the FBI National Academy. Darren has my full support in his race to be the next Sheriff of Douglas County. "I want to send the mainstream media to the gallows, radical leftists to the gallows, traitors to our nation to the gallows, and they all kind of fit in the same bucket," Oltmann said on his Conservative Daily Podcast. I worked with a coalition to kill SB21-62, a dangerous. Ive always fought for pay and benefits and as the sheriff, will make sure their voices are heard. Weekly: My top priority is to put more uniformed deputies in marked cars on the street without raising the budget. Lora Thomas posing for a portrait when she was a State Trooper. I will focus on Constitutional laws and stronger jail sentences. This one involves Pennock Elementary. My sheriffs office will definitely take all drug crimes extremely seriously, including efforts to educate the public especially young people about the deadly risks of abusing all illegal drugs. He has been the chief of police at two different agencies and has served as an undersheriff. I have always supported school resource officers and have approved millions for additional SROs. There is no faster way of losing the support of the troops then demonstrating that "this task is below me" while simultaneously criticizing them for their performance of said task. A good leader must know their audience, or in this case, Douglas County culture. Those who worked for me knew that my expectations would always be high, but that I would always make sure they had the tools and support they needed to succeed. They aggressively pursue all information on any fentanyl cases to identify both the dealers and users. Experience matters. With 28 years of Serving 32 years as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, chief and undersheriff, I worked for four sheriffs. Council seemed to think that proposals , For the second time in as many weeks, Brighton police said there is no credible evidence to indicate a threat to an area school. In referencing Colorados Red Flag Law and tying his opposition to that statute with his aspirant role of county sheriff, Anderson reflects the position of Douglas County commissioners who similar to about half of Colorado counties governments passed a resolution in 2019 declaring the county a Second Amendment sanctuary, which The North Central Region All Hazards Region (NCR) manages the State Homeland Security Grant Program and organizes large-scale training exercises. Our fentanyl team will establish direct communication with the U.S. Border Patrol, ICE, DEA, FBI, as well as local agencies. He is passionate about responsible law enforcement and his career is a testament to that dedication. The job of the sheriff is to enforce the law. When it comes to the law as well as policy, I play by the book. What are your plans for enforcing the Red Flag law? What changes do you think need to be implemented in the sheriff's office to improve operations and/or make the community safer? Thomas: 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. Holly Kluth: Starting as a patrolwoman in 1989, my husband and I moved here and raised our family. Thomas declined to answer when asked if she would be comfortable with the United American Defense Force, a militia affiliated with FEC United, operating in Douglas County. The revenue we receive from our advertisers helps make this site possible. 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. ", "I am proud to endorse Darren Weekly for Douglas County Sheriff. But instead of dissing, council was exploring options for trash removal services. Darren is the epitome of these traits and will be the leader that Douglas County needs to keep our communities safe in these difficult times. Darren is a consummate professional and leads by example. The region boasts 300 days of sunshine annually, and its altitude ensures only small changes in temperate throughout the year (mild winters and cool summers). Contact: /*