I will focus on Constitutional laws and stronger jail sentences. My son, after spending time in Iraq, serving his country, went to work for a police department in northern Colorado. The revenue we receive from our advertisers helps make this site possible. She holds an associate arts degree in criminal justice, a bachelors of science in finance and an MBA. This is ludicrous. Darren has decades of experience working in collaboration with officials from other agencies on major criminal investigations as well as emergency management. DCSO does an outstanding job analyzing crime trend data to target hot spot crime areas efficiently and effectively. At an altitude of 500 meters, Kalamafka has lush green vegetation and rich sources of spring water, and extensive olive cultivation in the fertile soils between the rock formations that characterize the entire landscape. Continued education of students and staff, employing cutting edge technology and working together with schools will make sure our most vulnerable citizens and staff are protected. After we talked for a minute, to make sure I was okay, he offered all the resources of the Douglas County Sheriffs Office to support my son, my family and me. I believe that everyone in Douglas County should have a choice in the election of the sheriff, not just one political party. Nobody knows DCSO like me, and I appreciate the work the amazing staff do there every day. One was delusional, firing shots inside his home. I would never ask employees to do anything Im unwilling to do myself. Profession: Chief of police. DCSO has been, and will continue to be, a great partner in keeping our communities safe. He is a proven leader with the respect and trust of the rank and file who has also demonstrated the knowledge and experience to protect neighborhoods, reduce crime and theft, improve school safety, and fight tirelessly to stop illegal drugs from killing DougCo citizens. In nearly all cases where DCSO has invoked Red Flag, the same result could have been obtained by merely bringing the matter into the criminal justice system, where proper process can be afforded. Please join me in supporting Darren Weekly for Douglas County Sheriff on November 8th. Anderson: Internal protection is paramount. Im also the only candidate with direct experience dealing with Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). Additionally, I support the decision for schools to arm well-trained staff to protect kids if they choose to do so. My leadership style is to lead by example, and I have earned the trust not only within our community but also within the Sheriffs Office. Weekly: DCSO has Community Response Teams where we pair a mental health clinician with a patrol deputy. 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. Leadership will constantly focus on honesty, integrity, transparency, common core values, customer service and advanced top of the line training. As sheriff, I will work with the legislature to reform it and protect the Constitution. Biography: Mike Phibbs is a third-generation Coloradan and Paid for by the Committee to Elect Darren Weekly for Sheriff. Kluth: I sat on the Physical School Safety Funding committee after the STEM shootings. The complainant is also advised of the outcome. It has connected people who have mental illness with services who may do harm to themselves or others. He has genuine concerns about the Law Enforcement profession and true concern for the community. We have noticed you are using an ad blocking plugin in your browser. ", "Leaders should never underestimate the importance of being willing and able to do any job under their command. A 26-year veteran of the Colorado State Patrol, she was the first woman captain and major in CSP. We request you whitelist our site. Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. DCSO has always been a great place to work. He is regarded by many with much respect and support because of his unwavering integrity, dedication, compassion and experience. I served 32 years of my 40 years as a commanding officer. ", Retired Douglas County Sheriff Mike Acree, Board member of the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Board member of the Colorado POST Board, Former Deputy Director of the Colorado Dept. He has been a strong supporter of victim rights, innovative victim-centered programs, and law enforcement sensitivity to victim needs. I thoroughly understand the workload of our staff in all divisions. There were many occasions when I was the head of Douglas County Republicans we needed law enforcement support. ", "So proud of you, Darren. I initiated our employee wellness program and supervised it for the first few years. 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. It ended shortly before 11;30 . Law enforcement should absolutely be held to a higher standard. This natural terrace-like cultivation facilitates the drainage of water as well as exposing each individual tree better to the sun and light. However, I believe that is where my legal duty re: Red Flag ends. I will work with DCSD to increase the number of school resource officers in our schools. Darren always stepped up and followed through. One who looks to protect individual liberties. The internal morale and reputation of the office and its leadership is second. I have always supported the carrying of firearms by licensed adults in our schools. It offers competitive salaries and benefits compared with other agencies in our area. I urge all my Facebook friends, all my Aurora PD colleagues, and every Douglas County employee who live within Douglas County to vote for Darren. A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. Last year I was appointed to a subpanel to make recommendations to the legislature on spending $450 million on behavioral health bills this session. 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. But one or two officers per school is not going to provide the necessary armed security necessary to deal with armed attacks. He has firsthand experience in nearly 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). ", Former Commander, Greenwood Village Police Department 11/19/2021, "Darren Weekly is highly respected by law enforcement officials throughout the State of Colorado. Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. I also have already been consulted on potential legislation for 2023. Darren cares about employees and the community, and his leadership and skills are what's needed to lead the Douglas County Sheriff's Office into the future. DCSO has Community Response Teams where we pair a mental health clinician with a patrol deputy. Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. I am confident that Darren Weekly is the right leader to meet the new challenges of a law enforcement agency responsible for the safety of a county as diverse as DougCo with a growing population which has its own unique demands. The North Central Region All Hazards Region (NCR) manages the State Homeland Security Grant Program and organizes large-scale training exercises. 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. WebWhen electing the next Douglas County Sheriff, you will see that Mike Phibbs is the most qualified candidate. Exceptional and fair leadership is imperative, opportunities for growth and promotion and satisfied and healthy employees serve the citizens with professionalism. With 28 years of Kluth: The fentanyl and other drug crises must be approached by collaborative efforts with local, state and national law enforcement partners. I do not believe any county resources should be used in confiscating the private property of our citizens without proper observation of their rights. Red Flag also violates our First, Second, Fourth, Fifth and 14th Amendments. On a personal level, Darren is kind, principled and self-disciplined; a natural leader. I then called the Buddy Center and Douglas County Animal Control, getting no answer from the former and a response from the latter that someone would be there in about 20 minutes well, after no one coming after an hour later I HAD to get going to the service and by chance remembered that there happened to be a dog walk event at the Glendale Dog Park on Havana that day. ", We have had the privilege to work with and know Darren Weekly for over 24 years. My administration will monitor judges who are weak on crime, release felons on personal recognizance bonds or very little bonds. For over 16 years, patrol deputies have totaled 11 call responders, less supervisors. If elected I would partner with other conservative sheriffs to take stands against anti-police legislation, government overreach, increasing control of law-abiding citizens and infringement of our guaranteed Constitutional rights. 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. I will use that knowledge and experience to help find practical, proactive solutions to crime. Cronyism, nepotism and authoritarianism permeate the structured leadership in DCSO. Contact: /*