Lora Thomas: Lora Thomas is a Colorado native and 30-year resident of Douglas County. ", Former Commander, Greenwood Village Police Department 11/19/2021, "Darren Weekly is highly respected by law enforcement officials throughout the State of Colorado. But instead of dissing, council was exploring options for trash removal services. Historical data and artifacts housed in the British Museum of London show that in ancient times, this place was a place of worship of Asclepius. 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. 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. ", "With public safety and security you never let your guard down. The current Red Flag law violates rights and denies basic constitutional guarantees, denies the accused a defense, has nothing to do with mental health and does nothing to help someone alleged to have a mental health issue. We have noticed you are using an ad blocking plugin in your browser. ", I believe with all my heart that Darren Weekly is the best choice for Douglas County Sheriff. I have personally worked with Darren on hundreds of complex criminal cases and his work ethic and integrity are impeccable. Law enforcement in our nation and in our state is facing unique challenges never seen before. When you get your voting ballot, my website will assist you with information, so you know who not to vote for, I will fight for stronger laws and constitutional rights at the state legislation. It ended shortly before 11;30 . Get Out of Jail bill. ", "Please count me among the many who enthusiastically endorse Darren Weekly to be elected as Sheriff of Douglas County. She said in an interview that some COVID-19 precautions ", "I have worked for and with Darren Weekly in several roles to include SWAT, Investigations and the Wellness Program. Anderson: As we know, fentanyl is a border crossing drug. 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. 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. The next sheriff should be selected based on experience and qualifications, not party affiliation. 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 He is ready to be Douglas Countys next sheriff. "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. Please join me in Voting for Darren Weekly in this 2022 Primary Election. 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. As sheriff I will continue to support these efforts. I have 28 years of exemplary service with DCSO. As sheriff, it is my legal duty to effect service of process of court documents. As sheriff I would continue to offer as much assistance as possible in training and encouraging responsible carry of firearms in schools by all qualified adults. Biography: Mike Phibbs is a third-generation Coloradan and seasoned law enforcement leader with 30 years of experience. I am known as a statewide leader in this field by legislators and executive directors, and I have had success at working with others on legislation. Thomas: See my response to the previous question. Detention deputies tell me they fear for their safety because staffing levels are diminished. He has worked in many areas of the agency and appreciates the importance of every position to the entire law enforcement mission. 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 have brought that same philosophy to just about every leadership position I have ever held, and I believe my unmatched record speaks for itself. We must stop legalizing drugs and philosophically condoning them. We have never had trouble recruiting. Public Safety, FBINAA Graduate 163rd, Session Graduate of the 81st, Session of the National Sheriffs Association, "Public safety in Douglas County is one of my top priorities as a board member of the Highlands Ranch Metro District. Kluth: As an elected sheriff I will be in a position of authority to make a difference for citizens, as well as employees. 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. I will not enforce Unconstitutional Red Flag. Darren Weekly has proven this is what you will get with him as your next Sheriff. In another case, the person posted he actively wanted to kill people. If we fail to do that, employees will go to an agency that will be more accommodating to their personal lives. There also exist civil avenues under the law in removing guns from dangerous or incompetent persons that afford proper constitutional due process. I do not support the idea of arming teachers in Douglas County Schools. I also want to embrace technology and innovation to combat crime. 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. She served as coroner from 2011 to 2015 and has served as county commissioner since 2017. I'm a private businessman. Biography: Im a Colorado native. 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. A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. I will work with DCSD to increase the number of school resource officers in our schools. Darren will be an excellent Sheriff for Douglas County. I am that leader. More boots on the ground. The deadline to nominate a teenager for the Douglas County Youth Initiative Outstanding Youth Awards ends March 3. Im also the only candidate with direct experience dealing with Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO). This law is about mental health and community safety, not gun rights. Every position of rank and responsibility will be merit-based. Serving 32 years as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, chief and undersheriff, I worked for four sheriffs. Sheriff Darren Weekly In office since Jan. 2023 / Term Expires Jan. 2027 An annual salary of $167,606. One was delusional, firing shots inside his home. 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. He leads all lobbying efforts for the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. 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). Their Koroneiki olive trees are 20-25 years old and grow together with ancient olive trees (the oldest of which is over 3000 years old with a circumference of about 14m). "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. I also have already been consulted on potential legislation for 2023. I will ensure school security and DCSO work together to prevent a school shooting from ever occurring. Patrol deputies tell me that coverage on shifts is minimal, and there can be long waits for community members needing services. I hold a bachelor degree in criminal justice, a master's in psychology and attended the FBI National Academy. WebOFFICE OF SHERIFF STATE-BY-STATE ELECTIONS INFORMATION STATE Elections Division Website State Elections Division Sheriffs' Election Info No. As mentioned, DCSO takes any threats or intelligence information on potential threats very seriously and investigates them thoroughly. Respected, Trusted, Dedicated, Leader, are just a few words I would use to describe him.". Thomas: The job of the sheriff is to enforce the law. 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. He has command experience in the most critical roles within the Sheriffs Office. I lead by example. I will advocate for school security and sheriffs office personnel to train together annually on critical incident response and unified critical incident management. The entire foundation of our criminal justice system is based on those rights. Its the whole reason were here. The job of the sheriff is to enforce the law. Kluth: 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. No one will ever be discounted and always be given a fair opportunity. 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. The civil unrest surrounding law enforcement for the last three years has created challenges for law enforcement. One was delusional, firing shots inside his home. about every department the Sheriff's A press statement from Brighton police said Brigham, a , Copyright 2023 Colorado Community Media. The internal morale and reputation of the office and its leadership is second. 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. ", Darren has decades of experience working in collaboration with officials from other agencies on major criminal investigations as well as emergency management. I have known his leadership and decision making acumen and can vouch for his consistent reliability, calm demeanor, and high ethical standards. I would never ask employees to do anything Im unwilling to do myself. Health Department. He has my highest endorsement and full support. 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. Public safety and officer safety are first. As sheriff, I will work with the legislature to reform it and protect the Constitution. The discussion came during a town hall meeting Feb. , Fort Lupton City Council talked trash during its Feb. 28 town hall meeting. Darren is the ONLY candidate that can successfully manage DCSOs large staffing needs. Over the years, various positions have been pulled from patrol as well as the detention division and re-allocated to other assignments. 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. 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. 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. 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 urge all my Facebook friends, all my Aurora PD colleagues, and every Douglas County employee who live within Douglas County to vote for Darren. DCSO needs to get back to the fundamentals of law enforcement. We lobbied to get amendments to this law that we believed to be fair and workable. We work directly with schools and businesses to improve security measures. Im happily married and have one daughter. Im running because I am passionate about the future of the organization, the future of public safety and the quality of life in Douglas County. Darren operates from a position of zero ego, is very approachable, and sincerely cares about the Douglas County Community. I worked with him when I was a Deputy with Douglas County and found him to be down to earth and not someone who says things just to please others. Out of the clear blue, later that day Darren who was the Captain of Patrol at the time called me. How will you address the threat of school shootings in the community? We must also ensure that when there is a concern or complaint, the matter is thoroughly investigated and documented. DougCo Sheriffs Captain seeks top job Heather Willard / NewsBreak Denver. Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. I will increase access to very valuable resources our military veterans of all generations and most importantly our deputies who patrol our streets daily and know the problems and can identify effective solutions. I have served and protected our community for over 28 years. 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. Anderson: My philosophy regarding leadership is based on my belief in our Constitution and God. 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. 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. I have been entrusted by four different sheriffs to perform in key roles to make DCSO what it is today. I will put an immediate end to that. One who looks to protect individual liberties. How will you address the threat of mass public shootings in the community? We The People and I will never fail to do so. Thomas said she viewed the FEC United pledge, which was signed by a number of Republican candidates and elected officials, to be a boilerplate outline of conservative values. 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. John Anderson, one of four GOP candidates vying to be elected Douglas County Sheriff, announced his support on social media for a model of law enforcement Im an honest, ethical, and transparent leader who truly cares. Im a Colorado native. A complete staffing analysis needs to be conducted at the sheriff's office. Our State needs to pass tougher laws targeting users, distributors and organizations. I have continuously improved my and my departments cultural awareness and increased my partnership-building skills. ", 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. Colorado has a mental health care crisis. We have noticed you are using an ad blocking plugin in your browser. Our residents rely on the Douglas County Sheriffs Department to be their primary law enforcement agency To be a hard blue line protecting them from the rising crime, drug use and vehicle thefts taking place in Denver. I saw Darren provide compassion, patience, and dedication to Douglas County citizens touched by crime. My wife called me very early the next morning to tell me what happened. After the murder of our son Kendrick at the Stem School shooting in Highlands Ranch on May 7th 2019, Maria and I have been advocates for safer schools in Douglas County and across Colorado, Darren is in lockstep with what our advocacy brings to the table for school safety. I have more in-depth operational sheriffs office experience at nearly every level in every division of the organization. Explore feasibility of creating a 72-hour mental health hold facility where the inmate hospital is now. I know what best practices are, like physical school characteristics and a close relationship with our school district and with the private and charter schools. He has firsthand experience in nearly ", "After careful consideration and after much discussion with other Retired and Present Law Enforcement Officers, I have decided to change and Fully Endorse Darren Weekly for the Office of Douglas County Sheriff. Darren has decades of experience working in collaboration with officials from other agencies on major criminal investigations as well as emergency management. Weekly's experience is unmatched. I am the only candidate who has worked and led in nearly every position within the sheriff's office. darren weekly; douglas county sheriff; candidates for douglas county sheriff, Fort Lupton: Economic development begins with swapping ideas, Garbage gets attention of Fort Lupton council, Another swatting incident, another false alarm in Brighton, Nominate a teenager for the Outstanding Youth Awards, Brighton, Commerce City police departments seek sex-assault suspect, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. It has connected people who have mental illness with services who may do harm to others. DCSO does not stop until all leads regarding a threat have been exhausted. I'm a private businessman. When possible, assign deputies take home cars, ensure their worth and value, fair promotional process and assignments that employees desire at every opportunity. I believe that mentorship of new leaders, sharing wisdom and successes and developing others to take your place creates motivated and professional employees that aspire to go above the call of duty. I will empower decision making up and down all levels of the chain of command, but with increased responsibility will also come increased accountability. Name: Michael Phibbs. Im happily married and have one daughter. I have known Darren since we were both in High School and have worked side by side with him as a law enforcement officer. Douglas County has a long history of excellent law enforcement. DCSO has community response teams where we pair a mental health clinician with a patrol deputy. I am a subject matter expert in school safety for the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The revenue we receive from our advertisers helps make this site possible. ", 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. There's a reason Douglas County has the lowest crime rates in the metro area - it's people like Darren who put on the uniform everyday to keep Douglas County safe. I have known him to be a conscientious and capable law enforcement professional and leader. Cronyism, nepotism and authoritarianism permeate the structured leadership in DCSO. Eventually I spoke with my son, he was hanging in there. It has connected people who have mental illness with services who may do harm to themselves or others. He is regarded by many with much respect and support because of his unwavering integrity, dedication, compassion and experience. He is knowledgeable and one of the nicest people with which to deal. 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. But instead of dissing, council was exploring options for trash removal services. I have served in the Sheriffs Office for the last 28 years in critical decision-making leadership roles. The current Red Flag law violates rights and denies basic constitutional guarantees, denies the accused a defense, has nothing to do with mental health and does nothing to help someone alleged to have a mental health issue. 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. 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 or are an imminent threat. Darren has demonstrated a strong work ethic during his 28 years with law enforcement at the Douglas County Sheriffs Office. Lora Thomas is a Colorado native and 30-year resident of Douglas County. 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