", Highlands Ranch Metro District Board Member, "Darren Weekly is the Law Enforcement Leader our citizens and communities can trust to make fighting crime a priority in Douglas County. With 28 years of What are your plans for enforcing the Red Flag law? Im also a FEMA certified Type III incident commander for the Douglas County Incident Management Team and have real life experience handling major incidents in Douglas County. Kluth: The fentanyl and other drug crises must be approached by collaborative efforts with local, state and national law enforcement partners. 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. that is Darren Weekly., "As a neighboring County, it is vital to have a Sheriff we can continue to have a positive relationship with. "Any attempt to associate or connect me with the advocation of violence by another person is not only wrong, but purposefully reckless," Thomas said. When a drug-related death occurs, DCSO identifies the dealer through a thorough investigation in order to file homicide charges on the individual. 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 750 W. Hampden Ave., Suite 225Englewood, CO 80110 On Friday morning, Marinelli had 54.15% of the vote and Brady had 45.85%. Ive sworn to uphold the Constitution of our United States. 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. Including 20 years as the Undersheriff of Douglas County under the Great leadership of Sheriff Steve Zotos. He is knowledgeable and one of the nicest people with which to deal. 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. ", Former Chair of the Douglas County Republican Party, "I worked with Darren Weekly for many years at Douglas County Sheriffs Office. No one will ever be discounted and always be given a fair opportunity. 1-303-566-4100. At the entrance of the village stands the Acropolis, an imposing rock called Kastelos, on top of which there is the cavernous church of The Holy Cross. 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. Locally we need to enforce current laws, fight for tougher ones, educate our youth and citizens in their dangers and ensure we have the staff available and trained to intercept, enforce and work with local, state and national partners to prosecute individuals and organizations. More boots on the ground. A complete staffing analysis needs to be conducted at the sheriff's office. And several candidates had separate issues surrounding their credibility. A 26-year veteran of the Colorado State Patrol, she was the first woman captain and major in CSP. As Sheriff, I know he will continue to provide a strong law enforcement agency that also has sensitivity for victims of crime and all citizens of Douglas County. Always prepared and informed he would listen, ask and provide information that gave you comfort knowing you were in safe hands. ", South Metro Fire Rescue firefighters are represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2086. Weekly: Im a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. Our State needs to pass tougher laws targeting users, distributors and organizations. Candidates for Douglas County Sheriff take questions at a forum on Monday night. He is my choice on the ballot and should be yours as well. Respected, Trusted, Dedicated, Leader, are just a few words I would use to describe him.". Thomas: I have an unmatched legacy of effective leadership in law enforcement and elected public service. But instead of dissing, council was exploring options for trash removal services. For more than five years as county commissioner, I have worked to tackle the root causes of crime homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse. Im proud to endorse Darren Weekly to be the next Sheriff of Douglas County.. Additionally, I support well-trained armed staff and School Resource Officers. District Attorney 18th Judicial District, Candidate for Attorney General. Darren is the ONLY candidate that can successfully operate the jail division. For the last eight years, I have been the chief of police for Colorados most diverse community. FEC United founder Joe Oltmann, a prominent figure in Douglas County and statewide Republican politics, has called for the mass hanging of political opponents he accuses of treason. I will not enforce Unconstitutional Red Flag. While line level staff and mid-level management have excelled in keeping Douglas County the lowest crime rate in the front range, the past few years of extremely political leadership, recent hiring of ex-sheriffs who dont live in the county having no connection to it and politicized personnel decisions by upper management has left the office with a lack of leadership and placement of citizens and employees second. Also 5 years as Executive Director of the County Sheriff's of Colorado. I initiated our employee wellness program and supervised it for the first few years. 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. Ive been endorsed by five current Colorado sheriffs, as well as the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police. Wayne Hudson, Greg Gonzalez, Aaron Hanson, and George Merithew. Sharing of information and resources, collaborative efforts, training together, following nationally recognized best practices and ensuring armed staff, security or School Resource Officers at all schools can protect our children and make our schools safer. Website: phibbs4sheriff.com. The overwhelming majority of the commissioned and civilian staff of DCSO trust me to lead the organization into the future. The law enforcement community is close-knit, and it is well-known which agencies have the best leadership and work environments. Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. 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. Over the years, various positions have been pulled from patrol, as well as the detention division, and reallocated to other assignments. Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. 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. Darren has demonstrated a strong work ethic during his 28 years with law enforcement at the Douglas County Sheriffs Office. I also would offer that those with prior law enforcement experience, prior military, academy graduates at or near the top of their class, or who have a college degree may start directly in the patrol division. 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 Im a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. 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. Kluth: While line level staff and mid-level management have excelled in keeping Douglas County the lowest crime rate in the front range, the past few years of extremely political leadership, recent hiring of ex-sheriffs who dont live in the county having no connection to it and politicized personnel decisions by upper management has left the office with a lack of leadership and placement of citizens and employees second. Through the years, Darren has always been true to himself, and strong in his beliefs. I will empower decision making up and down all levels of the chain of command, but with increased responsibility will also come increased accountability. We need to elect a sheriff who never forgot what it was like to do their jobs and will fight to ensure they have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely and effectively. He has my highest endorsement and full support. Kluth: My education is specific to law enforcement, leadership and many of the current issues we are facing today, such as mental health, the rise in crime, drug and youth issues, as well as recruitment, retention and professionalism of staff. The olive groves of the Nikolarakis family are found throughout the region of Kalamafka. I have known him to be a conscientious and capable law enforcement professional and leader. "The pledge that I signed was that I would honor my conservative principles and if I did not, I would expect the people to hold me accountable for those principles," Thomas said. We must also ensure that when there is a concern or complaint, the matter is thoroughly investigated and documented. Please join me in supporting Darren Weekly as your next Sheriff., "I am proud to strongly support Darren Weekly for Douglas County Sheriff. My background, training and experience is unparalleled by any of the other candidates. I hold a bachelor degree in criminal justice, a master's in psychology and attended the FBI National Academy. ", District Attorney 18th Judicial District & Candidate for Attorney General, "As our state is awash in a historic crime tsunami, Douglas County--my family's county--needs an experienced, determined, fearless fighter for justice. The complainant is also advised of the outcome. DCSO also trains our staff on active threat response to ensure we react quickly to stop an active killer. Thomas: There must be thorough, systemic change in the culture of leadership. I will work with DCSD to increase the number of school resource officers in our schools. Communication and iInformation are effective and when streamlined directly to a small sheriffs investigative team, this is very powerful. I will use that knowledge and experience to help find practical, proactive solutions to crime. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Authorize teachers and staff to be voluntarily armed, Focus training on reduction of liability and familiarity of firearms, Training would include professional courses to assist school staff to recognize disturbed individuals and how to report the situation. Im a Colorado native. and leadership. The civil unrest surrounding law enforcement for the last three years has created challenges for law enforcement. The job of the sheriff is to enforce the law. Emerging technology should be explored. During his career, Darren has exhibited the highest level of ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Kluth: As an elected sheriff I will be in a position of authority to make a difference for citizens, as well as employees. 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. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Darren Weekly for Sheriff. Another candidate had no information available at all. A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. His life has been about service. Weekly: We need to elect a sheriff who never forgot what it was like to do their jobs and will fight to ensure they have the resources they need to perform their jobs safely and effectively. 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. Only hiring highly moral and ethical people from diverse backgrounds, who genuinely want to serve and protect their community is also critical. Lora Thomas is a Colorado native and 30-year resident of Douglas County. 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. A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. The entire foundation of our criminal justice system is based on those rights. The deadline to nominate a teenager for the Douglas County Youth Initiative Outstanding Youth Awards ends March 3. Experience matters. ", Darren Weekly is a strong law enforcement leader who understands the value of relationships. Out of the clear blue, later that day Darren who was the Captain of Patrol at the time called me. Ensure that there is no gun owner registry, Zero tolerance for any wavering from our Constitution. Thomas: The most important thing that must be done is the systemic change in the culture of leadership at DCSO. We lobbied to get amendments to this law that we believed to be fair and workable. ", "Please count me among the many who enthusiastically endorse Darren Weekly to be elected as Sheriff of Douglas County. Great leadership attracts great personnel. What are your plans for enforcing the Red Flag law? Darren always stepped up and followed through. 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. DCSO does an outstanding job analyzing crime trend data to target hot spot crime areas efficiently and effectively. It is up to those in the general assembly to give law enforcement, including our prosecutors, the legal tools to help get dangerous drugs off our streets. It ended shortly before 11;30 . How can the sheriff's office improve the relationship between law enforcement and thosewho feel they can't trust police? 1-303-566-4100. The deadline to nominate a teenager for the Douglas County Youth Initiative Outstanding Youth Awards ends March 3. You will be our next Sheriff, and you will make a positive difference in so many people's lives! Contact: /**/ , [emailprotected] 0030-28410-26084, 0030-6972236082. I am the chief of police for the largest college campus in the state of Colorado, with a population of about 44,000. In May 2021, Kluth was fired. Kluth has said Spurlock demoted and fired her because she disagreed with him politically. 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. I will have two specialized teams or units: One team focuses on homelessness, sex trafficking and the elderly. His commitment to public safety and the safety of those he serves leaves no doubt that Darren Weekly will serve the Office of the Sheriff, the community and county of Douglas County with great honor and leadership. I am a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. I will use that knowledge and experience to help find practical, proactive solutions to crime. It starts with strong leadership within law enforcement. What made you interested in running for sheriff? 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. Laws that better serve and protect our schools, communities and families of every political affiliation. Personnel who violate policy or break the law should be held accountable for their actions. Im happily married and have one daughter. In addition to working with the County Sheriffs of Colorado on important legislation, I look forward to bringing many years of experience in working directly with members of the general assembly on all matters that impact public safety in Douglas County. In fact, veteran cops from both Denver PD and Aurora PD are now coming to DCSO because they know they are respected and appreciated by the administration as well as the community we serve. A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. As sheriff, I will work with the legislature to reform it and protect the Constitution. I have worked in and led in the most critical roles within the sheriff's office. Anderson: A good leader must know their audience, or in this case, Douglas County culture. Darren operates from a position of zero ego, is very approachable, and sincerely cares about the Douglas County Community. 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. 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. I will advocate for school security and sheriffs office personnel to train together annually on critical incident response and unified critical incident management. ", "I have known Darren Weekly through professional channels for more than 20 years. Serving 32 years as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, chief and undersheriff, I worked for four sheriffs. Thomas has signed a pledge offered to candidates and elected officials by FEC United which promises loyalty to conservative principles. I managed to leash him and coax him to my home. "Gallows.". I have built solid relationships with both staff and the community. Eventually I spoke with my son, he was hanging in there. All employees have value, feelings, and desire to do the best they can. Anderson: Ask the people of Douglas County to transfer funding from the Justice Center tax fund from brick and mortar to more boots on the ground. 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. But instead of dissing, council was exploring options for trash removal services. A good leader must know their audience, or in this case, Douglas County culture. The overwhelming majority of the commissioned and civilian staff of DCSO trust me to lead the organization into the future. We request you whitelist our site. 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. How will you address the threat of school shootings in the community? Jared Polis. This one involves Pennock Elementary. On Feb. 18, more than 50 people were present for the , The Commerce City and Brighton police departments sexual assault task force is trying to find 47-year-old Jason Mickel Brigham. The three Republican candidates are running to replace Sheriff Dave Weaver, who is term limited. Profession: Captain - Douglas County Sheriff's Office. It offers competitive salaries and benefits compared with other agencies in our area. I will advocate for school security and sheriffs office personnel to train together annually on critical incident response and unified critical incident management. These produce the highest quality of tasty olives. Thomas was questioned about her links to FEC United by a citizen at Tuesday's Board of County Commissioners meeting. Starting a volunteer advocacy group to help individuals fearful of law enforcement can help build trust. DCSO does not stop until all leads regarding a threat have been exhausted. They knew that I am tough and no-nonsense, but fair, honest and square-dealing. The internal morale and reputation of the office and its leadership is second. I am proud to What is the biggest challenge the sheriff's office is currently facing and how will you address it? Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. We can achieve this goal by utilizing the vast experience from our diverse employee base. The discussion came during a town hall meeting Feb. , Fort Lupton City Council talked trash during its Feb. 28 town hall meeting. As chair of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police Legislative Committee, I participated in the stakeholder process for this bill. I lead by example. 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. Pay Range: $18.00 - 20.95. Resources and plenty of them are key to fighting this dangerous problem. With respect to the patrol division our staff needs to have more unobligated time to do more proactive patrolling and traffic enforcement. WebCandidate Information - Election Year 2022 Candidate Committee Information Financial Summary This data is current as of: DECEMBER 13, 2022 - REPORT OF Im also the only candidate with direct experience dealing with Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). Nationally the borders need to be controlled and drugs and drug cartels intercepted and prosecuted. Every position of rank and responsibility will be merit-based. The discussion came during a town hall meeting Feb. , Fort Lupton City Council talked trash during its Feb. 28 town hall meeting. Our school board has been steadfastly resistant to permitting anyone other than law enforcement or uniformed security carry in our public schools. The Douglas County Sheriffs Office has one of the best law enforcement reputations in the state and is nationally recognized for its outstanding public safety performance. I think I know what the qualities of a great leader and excellence it takes to be Sheriff.