Official account of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. Michael Doughtery, Boulder County District Attorney The current sheriff, Joe Pelle, is not running for reelection after 20 years as sheriff. Those individuals can still have a bail set. We also are responsible for wildfire coordination of response, and we have other crises in the criminal justice system that are impacting the way we do our work the intersection of mental health and mental illness, behavioral health with the criminal justice system. Even in Louisville, we have folks who go tot a church or big box stores. 08:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F. Sign-up to receive Emails or SMS/Text Messages on a variety of subjects. These individuals, then they move to Larimer County. Through his career, Johnson argues hes done just that. What I will figure out as the sheriff is what's the better way to do this. To make sure that when people leave jail, they land on their feet with opportunities. More: johnsonforboco.com/priorities, Boulder Police Department, 1978-2014 We cannot keep doing things the same way, and Rex will help align the organization to adjust to the changing needs of the community and better recruit and retain deputies. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Map & Directions, www.bouldersheriff.org Johnson served in numerous roles in his almost 30 years with the Boulder Police Department before joining the sheriffs office in 2021 as the division chief overseeing support service. Colorado is in a golden moment for gun law reform. Heres what to expect. : We have a criminal justice system that has been plugged up for two years by COVID, with a backlog of cases. But everything and every crisis is connected. Oftentimes jail is not the best setting for people to get those needs addressed.Despite all the resources we put into trying to help people, its still a jail, at the end of the day. Addressing mental illness in the criminal justice system Ultimately, I think its discretion the judges should have.. Elise Jones, former Boulder County Commissioner Selected applicants will attend a Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training Law Enforcement Academy to obtain POST certification. We need to continue (existing) programs in Boulder County and pursue additional facilities and proper oversight for people who may be struggling in the system. He rejoined the Louisville department in 2014 as police chief, a move that Hayes argues makes him uniquely qualified to serve as sheriff because hes the only candidate with experience working as a police chief in Boulder County. 303-441-3609, Commander Vincent Montez This also ties back to early education. On todays edition of A Public Affair, we will broadcast an online candidate forum that was held for the primary candidates running for Boulder County Sheriff. (Courtesy photos) By Mitchell Byars |. Hayes: Everbridge system is our notification system. Thats not happening at the state level. OEM is not as well staffed as I would like it to be. I work with state legislature now. Were currently close to 64%. We face multiple crises that demand urgent attention. Measure advances, despite doubts. At the end of the day, I believe recidivism is best reduced when we can set people up to succeed when they're released from custody. Carlos David Campos, 31; Samuel . His opponent, David Hayes, received 29.35% of the vote, or 11,523 in total. What can we do to move people out of the jail system?. Leslie Durgin, former mayor of Boulder, Johnson Even in Louisville, we have folks who go tot a church or big box stores. There needs to be some kind of reset. People in full restraints should not have a taser used upon them. Johnson: I gotta tell you, it's not good. Many Boulder County fire departments have been asking for differential dispatching, a concern raised two years ago. Right now, we've got more COVID cases again back in the jail, which means we have to be very careful about the number of people we bring into the jail. The Moving can be an exciting experience. Colorado is in a golden moment for gun law reform. He and his team risked their lives evacuating residents . Alternate: 303-441-4444 5600 Flatiron Parkway Were not always the best resource. We have to figure out something else.. Last Dec. 30, the climate crisis hit Boulder County in the mouth. Steve Fenberg, State Senator This opinion column does not necessarily reflect the views of Boulder Weekly. I worked at Boulder PD when that van transport happened. Ken Wilson, former Boulder City Council member Bob Yates, Boulder City Council I work with state legislature now. We discovered during the Marshall Fire that we did not have pre-drawn polygons if we need to do evacuations. Weve got staff with COVID, weve got nursing staff with COVID. Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Professional Standards Supervisor, Commander, and Deputy Chief, Boulder County Sheriffs Office, 2021-present Joan Peck, Mayor of Longmont The jail as it stands today has a lot of programs to reduce recidivism. (Many right-wingers are still deniers.) They didnt care for that individual, and that individual died. Johnson, a Boulder native, served in numerous roles in his almost 30 years with the Boulder Police Department. The sheriffs office did not, and has not, ensured that this request was executed. We provide Constitutional policing, period. Archives >, Sign in or sign up for a free member account, David Hayes, Curtis Johnson vie for countys top law enforcement position. A lot of people don't realize that the Office of Disaster Management that currently exists is funded by Boulder County and the city of Boulder. email Or create some safer camping areas? Sheriff candidates Curtis Johnson, top center, and David Hayes, bottom right, participate in a virtual community forum Wednesday hosted by the Latino Chamber of Commerce. H.Q. Other municipalities have their own emergency managers. As the sheriff, my job is to provide the best information we can to our lawmakers. Being Sheriff is a huge responsibility that I take very seriously. How do you think the county could be better prepared to respond to those types of situations? It was an urban firestorm. The most recent urban firestorms happened after the bombing of cities during World War II. I also had a 36-year career at the Boulder Police Department serving in many leadership roles, including deputy chief of police (1998-2014). We need to figure out a plan for going forward. 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Hayes noted he will also be sworn in as president of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police in July. We provide the citizens of Boulder. Hollie Rogin, Mayor of Lyons What we're going to be about is going to be safety, community and quality of life. Keep independent community-powered radio strong in our community. and figure out what we can count on each other for, and what steps we can take. He left the department to join the sheriffs office as the division chief overseeing support services. The other municipalities have their own emergency managers and that created challenges during the Marshall fire. Boulder County residents feel less safe than they have in the past. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. It's a challenge for the district attorney office. What do you think this says about the culture of the office and need for change? BOULDER COUNTY Today, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty announced his endorsement for Curtis Johnson's bid to be the next sheriff in Boulder County. By and large they're good men, good women working in the department. May 25While both candidates vying for the position as the new Boulder County sheriff were ready to unveil their plans for policing throughout the county, at a community forum hosted by the Latino Chamber of Commerce, questions about gun control and recent school shootings were asked. She has vast leadership experience at local and regional . More: https://hayesforbouldercountysheriff.com/contemporary-challenges/, Hayes The Radio Bookclub is a collaboration between KGNU and the Boulder Bookstore and is broadcast on the 4th Thursday of every month at 9am. We're meeting next week in Lafayette to get that done. * indicates required : I am aware of them, and after a significant policy change in the jail, the second incident (of inappropriate tasering) occurred. Boulder County Jail; Sheriff Contact Us; Join Our Team; Law Enforcement; News & Information; Services; Victim & Witness Support. I do believe there is time to review policy and review how the jail operates. We have two questions here that I'm going to mashup: the sheriff's office has been in the news for inappropriate taser use and the court has come down on the office. Both candidates are running under the Democratic ticket to replace longtime Boulder County. Hayes: Certainly COVID has had a lot to do with that, but I can tell you that we still have folks that are wanted for felony warrants that cannot be taken to the jail. Johnson, a division chief with the Boulder County Sheriffs Office, extended his lead over Louisville police Chief David Hayes to more than 20,000 votes after the latest results were released by the Boulder County Clerk and Recorders Office on Wednesday. I served both as the operations deputy chief and the support services deputy chief, which gave me broad exposure to the entire function of the police department and working in municipal policing. What did we learn from all this? U.S. Senate Michael Bennet Thank you for caucusing! 08:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F. Sign-up to receive Emails or SMS/Text Messages on a variety of subjects. Required recount for Boulder County Commissioner District 3: the Canvass Board met on 8/2 to certify the results of the recount. In addition to being the chief of police at Louisville, I'm also the president-elect in the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. Never in my wildest imagination did I think my home in suburban Louisville would burn to the ground from a wildfire. Johnson: Its a great step forward, but its also years down the road. email My vision for all this is we get the right people in the room and talk about next steps and not continue to play whack-a-mole.. Do we need to build another shelter? In-person vote centers opened June 22, but elections officials are urging voters to return their ballots in drop boxes amid the spread of the coronavirus. What I envision as the sheriff is having the right people in the room housing authority, sheriffs office, the DA, etc. Two women are vying for this seat: Ashley Stolzmann and Elaina Shively, both Democrats. We will at least be bringing defendants in to see a judge. That creates a giant backlog. The manual is reviewed, updated, and approved by the Board of County Commissioners annually. There are no Republicans running for Boulder County positions in this primary. Please click on the box below to learn about what the Boulder County Sheriffs Office is doing regarding equity. While at the Boulder Police Department, I spent a number of years in professional standards, which meant, at the time, internal affairs. The testing process is designed to identify the best candidates for the open positions. Expecting a person to take medication and keep themselves healthy without oversight is not realistic. Were just kicking the can down the road. Boulder Beat. Hayes: In my career at Boulder police, we dealt with camping and transients. The primary election is June 28 and voters have until Monday to change or withdraw their affiliation if they wish to vote in a different partys primary election. Boulder County - Sheriff. 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Ive met with Boulder Rotary because theyre interested in developing a community education model, based on one in Evergreen, Groups like the Boulder Chamber can help us to get the word out will also help us share the message, what people need to do., Help make the Beat better. But my opponent is a good guy, a man of honor. Sheriff Pelle brought a camping ban to county commissioners, who did not support it at this time. How would you improve community education around disasters and emergency response? Curtis Johnson appears poised to be the next Boulder County sheriff. The Boulder County Sheriffs Office is managed by Sheriff Curtis Johnson, who is assisted by an Administrative Assistant and an Executive Staff comprised of Division Chiefs and managers who are responsible for the day to day running of the following divisions. Im not sure how strong a role law enforcement should play in that. Sending people to state prisons, theres no more room. Until we can figure out a way to get cases accelerated through the system, jail space is going to be very hard to come by. We have to figure out something else.. Jail space is going to be very hard to come by until then. Although this is the primary, both candidates are running as Democrats with no Republican opposition, meaning the winner of tonights race will almost certainly serve as the next Boulder County Sheriff. Weve both run a good, fair race.. Ashley Stolzmann, mayor of Louisville (candidate for Boulder County Commissioner) David Hayes, left, and Curtis Johnson are vying for Boulder County Sheriff in the Democratic primary. But if you dont have a defendant, theres no victim impact statement no justice or support. Professional background: Chief of police in Louisville, 2014-present, Political/community experience: Served Boulder County communities since June of 1977, Vice President Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, member of Boulder Chapter NAACP, member of Democratic Women of Boulder County, Education:B.S. The Office of Emergency Management that currently exists is funded by Boulder County and the city of Boulder, and thats who it serves. Will Colorados car theft bill do enough to curb states record rate of theft? The system is centered around defendants, which the legal part of that I understand. Of the multiple crises demanding our attention, climate change is a civilizational wake-up call, as Naomi Klein has said. Curtis Johnson: My name is Curtis Johnson, I'm running for sheriff. Support her work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today. This is another example of when in doubt, the community calls the police to deal with something. Some are serious repeat offenders. Lawbreakers are not being held accountable due to limited jail space. Other municipalities have their own emergency managers. Commissioners candidates Elaina Shively and Ashley Stolzmann discussed how they will help secure access to transportation, mental health services, funding for community improvements, and other ways they will work collaboratively with all Boulder County constituents. The Everbridge system also requires that you be at home, or that you have your phone, or that you've registered and it just didn't work as well as it possibly could have. 5600 Flatiron Parkway Hayes: One of the first things I did becoming chief in Louisville, we established a value-based management system. Testing consists of a written test, interview, polygraph, psychological assessment, physical fitness assessment, medical and drug screening. Next week, Louisville police and Louisville fire, we've invited our other public safety officials, school districts, hospitals to a tabletop exercise next week in Louisville. A piece of municipal (city-level) legislation. My wife, Janet, and I have been married 29 years. The entire series, including Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub, is available as a podcast. One of the things that came up in the Marshall Fire is why not evacuate the whole city. The battle for democracy is being waged at the Jan. 6 hearings, but it can seem abstract. : We also know we had a couple of deputies transporting a CU student who had too much to drink. King tells their stories of their internal and external struggles. Our willingness to continue to try means people become reliant on us. That's certainly something we have to work on. Johnson: After a significant policy change in the jail, the second incident of tasing someone at the restraint chair occurred and that was outside of policy and was addressed quickly. Weve teamed up with the Louisville Fire Department to do that. The other thing we can do is a transport car to take defendants who have warrants in other communities there. What Id like to do is bring other municipalities under one umbrella. I worked in Boulder for 27 years. Pelle recruited retired Boulder Police Deputy Chief Curtis Johnson to the sheriffs department last year, where he is currently division chief, and has endorsed Johnson as his successor. Johnson led 71.12% to 28.88%, with 36,691 votes to Hayes 14,898, leading the Daily Camera to call the race in favor of Johnson. An old friend and progressive activist who has decades of experience in the county gave me some insight. Not everybody belongs in jail. Boulder, Conejos, Costilla, Delta, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Huerfano, . Here are some ways you can help. We dont always have the best solutions but we try. The people that belong in jail, serious offenses, there is an absolute risk to the community. The Office of Emergency Management that currently exists is funded by Boulder County and the city of Boulder, and thats who it serves. Below is a transcription, edited for clarity and brevity, of their debate. But in an email Wednesday night, Hayes said he had called Johnson to concede. Or mail cash/check/precious gemstones toP.O. There was a period of time in the jail this spring we were down to zero cases, and when that happened, we opened up the jail to more people. RACE DETAILS: Parents > United States > Colorado > Counties > Boulder > Sheriff: Office: County Sheriff : Type: General Election: Filing Deadline: July 21, 2022 - 12:00am Central: Polls Open: . Public Meetings Participate in local government by attending or webstreaming any of our Board of County Commissioners Public Meetings and Hearings. Hayes: We have additional funding, but we also have a shortage of officers and clinicians. Pelle recruited retired Boulder Police Deputy Chief Curtis Johnson to the sheriff's department last year, where he is currently division chief, and has endorsed Johnson as his successor. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on election . We get it. There are a number of things that are important to the community with regards to the sheriff's office. Reserve Program With no Republican challenger, it is likely Johnson will run unopposed in November to succeed Sheriff Joe Pelle, who is term-limited after 20 years as sheriff. Both Unlimited Nonpartisan County Board 2010 Elections: Benton, Coos, Crook, Grant, Hood River, Jackson, Both those deputies are currently serving time., There may be a need for culture change within the organization. After 20 years with the same leader, it needs a little kick in the rear, some new energy.. Hayes: The system is simply failing. 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I began my career with the Boulder Police Department in 1993. Want more stories like this, delivered straight to your inbox? 2025 14th St. . I grew up in Denver, came to Louisville the first time in 1977. Maybe at the very least, we bring these individuals into the jail, have the judge talk to him, set some additional bond conditions, order them into treatment. Karen McCormick, State Representative Its still not going to be enough to solve the problems we have right now. Boulder County's Personnel and Policy Manual is a public document that guides county-wide direction. With this said, I am also a firm believer that only those individuals who present an articulable risk to the community or individual victims, or those with a history of failure to appear, should be subject to pre-trial incarceration. Whether movers in Fort Collins are helping you Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Denver spends nearly $8 million on migrant crisis, including almost $872,000 on bus tickets, Colorado grocery stores can begin selling wine on Wednesday. Commissioner Matt Jones has chosen not to run for a second term. On today's edition of A Public Affair, we will broadcast an online candidate forum that was held for the primary candidates running for Boulder County Sheriff. What are your thoughts on pre-trial incarceration in relation to community safety and inmate rights? I worked for the Boulder Police Department for a little over 27 years and rose to the rank of deputy chief. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified patrol candidates. The candidates are Boulder County Sheriff Division Chief Curtis Johnson and Louisville Police Chief David Hayes. Theyre living out of their car. I would like to look at other options before we start getting law enforcement involved, whether thats safe parking areas or other services. This service should only be used to report non-emergencies and non-violent crimes with no suspect information or leads, which occurred within the unincorporated County of Boulder or within the limits of the Town of Superior or Town of Lyons. David Hayes: I'm Dave Hayes. For additional information visit the. */. We know, besides medical, dental, we've also gotten the mental health component to all this. In 2020, Sheriff (Joe) Pelle and I had a conversation about running for sheriff and in 2021, he recruited me away. The inn is full. KGNU is made possible by listeners like you! It's a challenge for the judges. Cadet Program I fell in love with the exposure and the experience of having a different day every day, not being tied down to a desk and actually getting out in the community and working with people and solving problems. It's a challenge for us. We also know that we have too many cars and not enough roads. 2022 Boulder County Assembly Candidates Look Up Your Districts View Uncontested Races Contested Races Candidates are Confirmed to be Using the Assembly Process unless otherwise indicated. Never did I think my home in suburban Louisville would burn to the ground from a wildfire.(Authors note: Both Johnson and Hayes lost homes in the Marshall Fire.). The sheriff doesnt decide who gets out of jail. and figure out what we can count on each other for, and what steps we can take. As mayor of Louisville, Stoltzmann rapidly responded to save her community. Boulder County sheriff's candidates Curtis Johnson, left, and David Hayes. /* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. The unit is constantly evaluating, refining, and implementing stringent selection procedures and conducting comprehensive background investigations to ensure the selection of the most qualified law enforcement employees. Im not sure we can fully look at that until we get through the COVID situation and get back to running normal jail. Testing and the application process can last several weeks in order to organize the different steps. Sheriff Joe Pelle is term-limited. Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. 2022 Boulder County, State & Federal Candidates Look Up Your Districts Boulder County: Boulder County Commissioner - District 3 Ashley Stolzmann Ashley Stolzmann Assembly Video Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson Curtis Johnson for Sheriff County Assessor Cynthia Braddock Cynthia Braddock 2022 Election County Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick Johnson: I'm in a very unique position right now where I have spent a significant part of my career in policing the city of Boulder, but I've also had the last 15 months of my life working under Joe Pelle and learning the ins and outs of the sheriff's office and figuring out from an outsider's perspective, what needs to change moving forward and where there are opportunities to advance the organization. Joe Pelle will retire in January after being in the post since 2002. Louisville Police Chief David Hayes advocates a "culture shift" in the department. Larimer County's next sheriff will be selected in Colorado's Republican primary election later this month. Box 21315 Boulder, CO 80301. Not a lot of great stuff has come out of the response to homelessness in Boulder. There may be some who like the idea of a small town mayor like (Stolzmann) on the commission, and maybe others (like me) who like that (Shively) has a track record of working on progressive efforts within the county, and who possibly she has the ability to work well with a county staff that has had a lot of turnover., With regard to the sheriffs race, she said, I think that (Hayes) shot himself in the foot at the NAACP forum by uttering all lives matter and resisting community ideas about policing. Boulder County has gone through several devastating natural disasters in recent years. Your tax exempt donation benefits Boulder County law enforcement members who become seriously injured or killed in the line-of-duty. We also need to reinforce responsibility and accountability, get law enforcement into schools to teach them about the criminal justice system.. So I dealt with a lot of people, a lot of complaints, a lot of concerns. The other thing that we also need to work on really at my insistence we discovered during the Marshall fire that we do not have pre-drawn polygons if we need to do evacuations. I am the only candidate that has law enforcement executive experience including serving as a Boulder County police chief. It has been 20 years since Boulder County had a new sheriff in town. Absolutely. Editors note: This article has been updated to correct the candidates age. Not a lot of great stuff has come out of the response to homelessness in Boulder. Along those lines, there have been more than one instance of aggression when it comes to officers in the jail. It serves the city of Boulder and unincorporated Boulder County. They didnt care for that individual, and that individual died. 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