Candidate Q&A Douglas County Sheriff - Darren Weekly Posted Sunday, October 9, 2022 8:02 am Name: Darren Weekly Profession: Captain - Douglas County The Town of Elizabeth has held two meetings with residents to discuss the possibility of building a local community and senior activity center. Millions and millions of dollars are being wasted every year on pet capital projects. The discussion came during a town hall meeting Feb. , Fort Lupton City Council talked trash during its Feb. 28 town hall meeting. The entire foundation of our criminal justice system is based on those rights. 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. 1-303-566-4100. 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. Horizon olive oil is produced in the traditional way in the village of Kalamafka, in Lasithi, Crete. Email "Gallows.". A 26-year veteran of the Colorado State Patrol, she was the first woman captain and major in CSP. Nobody knows DCSO like me, and I appreciate the work the amazing staff do there every day. I know Darren as a great conservative dedicated to the Douglas County community and its values. I have worked in and led in the most critical roles within the sheriff's office. Additionally, I support the decision for schools to arm well-trained staff to protect kids if they choose to do so. I would never ask employees to do anything Im unwilling to do myself. I've given back to many programs, I'm an auctioneer and have raised money for: Ive served on many community business and nonprofit boards. His life has been about service. He has worked in many areas of the agency and appreciates the importance of every position to the entire law enforcement mission. "Any attempt to associate or connect me with the advocation of violence by another person is not only wrong, but purposefully reckless," Thomas said. It has connected people who have mental illness with services who may do harm to themselves or others. I will be an active partner with both our legislators and district attorneys in order to fight against any legislation that infringes on our individual rights, decriminalizing criminal behavior and any bail reform legislation. Darren has effectively and wisely assisted me in addressing local constituent issues. It takes action, leadership and partnerships. Reached via text on Friday, Thomas said she had attended one FEC United meeting where she did not recall talk of violence. What is the biggest challenge the sheriff's office is currently facing and how will you address it? Anderson: I served 32 years of my 40 years as a commanding officer. Resources and plenty of them are key to fighting this dangerous problem. A strong leader is exactly what I see in Darren Weekly. DCSO has executed these orders on four individuals. The revenue we receive from our advertisers helps make this site possible. 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. 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. Open communication and the ability to share ideas and information is key in better community protection for all counties. When you normalize the data to account for the increase in population, crime only increased 1% from 2017 to 2021. Cronyism, nepotism and authoritarianism permeate the structured leadership in DCSO. Darren is a consummate professional and leads by example. "I can only assume that you listened to my remarks in their entirety," she said. Several candidates regarded the election as a Republican-only contest and took extreme political positions to appeal to that base. It was evident how thoroughly experienced and highly respected he is within the Douglas County Sheriffs office. I have established strong, long-term relationships throughout Douglas County to include local municipalities. 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. On Friday morning, Marinelli had 54.15% of the vote and Brady had 45.85%. He has genuine concerns about the Law Enforcement profession and true concern for the community. I have personally worked with Darren on hundreds of complex criminal cases and his work ethic and integrity are impeccable. No one will ever be discounted and always be given a fair opportunity. This one involves Pennock Elementary. I want someone who truly has my husbands back and will do everything to protect him and our community while keeping the morale high for all who rightfully enforce the law. Respected, Trusted, Dedicated, Leader, are just a few words I would use to describe him.". Im a Colorado native. My philosophy will never allow me to bend on our beautiful Constitution. Detention deputies tell me they fear for their safety because staffing levels are diminished. Experience matters. 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. 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. Weekly: I lead by example. I will put an immediate end to that. As sheriff, I will work with the legislature to reform the Red Flag law and protect the Constitution. about every department the Sheriff's I have known Darren Weekly through professional channels for more than 20 years. She said in an interview that some COVID-19 precautions As sheriff I will continue to support these efforts. I try to create teams to work on ideas and issues together so that all can share in successes. Additionally, I support well-trained armed staff and School Resource Officers. As sheriff, it is my legal duty to effect service of process of court documents. County needs to be someone with experience and someone that the law enforcement and community trust. DCSO does not stop until all leads on the threat have been exhausted. The revenue we receive from our advertisers helps make this site possible. 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. ", "I have 40 years of experience in Sheriff's Offices. 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. You will be our next Sheriff, and you will make a positive difference in so many people's lives! On another episode of the podcast, Oltmann spoke directly of Democratic Gov. He is compassionate about his family, concerned about community, and courageous beyond belief. Cultivation takes place at multiple levels due to the sloping terrain. Thomas: I do not believe any county resources should be used in confiscating the private property of our citizens without proper observation of their rights. I also want to expand partnerships with programs like the Douglas County Mental Health Initiative, which emphasize treatment rather than incarceration. Weekly: I have already established good relationships with members of both the Colorado House and Senate, to include many who are currently running for those offices. They need to know that you understand all the nuances of their situations and will balance that with the needs of the community. 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). In another case, the person posted he actively wanted to kill people. Every position of rank and responsibility will be merit-based. Ive been endorsed by five current Colorado sheriffs, as well as the Colorado Fraternal Order of Police. As a sheriff I swear to uphold constitutional rights for all citizens. Emerging technology should be explored. I will ensure tough on crime policies, concentrated enforcement, Ill promote partnership with communities and citizens, work with surrounding communities and legislators, and enlist advanced and visionary technology to detect and solve crime to keep this county safe. As sheriff, it is my legal duty to effect service of process of court documents. I have always supported school resource officers and have approved millions for additional SROs. The internal morale and reputation of the office and its leadership is second. Employment Type: 1 - Full-time Temporary. I will ensure that DCSO becomes one of those agencies where people will want to come and work. 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. I dont agree with the Red Flag law. I have continuously improved my and my departments cultural awareness and increased my partnership-building skills. These produce the highest quality of tasty olives. 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. DCSO, in cooperation with the Castle Rock, Lone Tree, and Parker Police Departments have a unified task force called the Impact Team. We can achieve this goal by utilizing the vast experience from our diverse employee base. A good leader must know their audience, or in this case, Douglas County culture. He has been a strong supporter of victim rights, innovative victim-centered programs, and law enforcement sensitivity to victim needs. District Attorney 18th Judicial District, Candidate for Attorney General Darren has decades of experience working in ", "Ive worked as a Reserve Deputy at Douglas County Sheriffs Office for nearly 29 years. Ive lived in Douglas County for over 25 years. This was all achieved through Darrens leadership. I have a good understanding of what makes a community become safer and thrive. Gun free zones are an open invitation for armed individuals to enter our schools. 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 will ensure that DCSO becomes one of those agencies where people will want to come and work. Douglas County In Douglas County, where Sheriff Tony Spurlock was term-limited, Its an honor to endorse Darren Weekly for Douglas County Sheriff. "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. Communication and iInformation are effective and when streamlined directly to a small sheriffs investigative team, this is very powerful. I would never ask employees to do anything Im unwilling to do myself. "The next Sheriff of Douglas better suited for Sheriff. I hold a bachelor degree in criminal justice, a master's in psychology and attended the FBI National Academy. Currently, there are over 500 firefighters at South Metro Fire Rescue. Our fentanyl team will establish direct communication with the U.S. Border Patrol, ICE, DEA, FBI, as well as local agencies. We must also increase our community outreach programs. ", 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. I graduated from Northwest Universitys School of Police Staff and Command. 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 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. Darren will be an excellent Sheriff for Douglas County. With respect to the patrol division, our staff needs to have more unobligated time that will enable more proactive patrolling and traffic enforcement. DCSO needs to get back to the fundamentals of law enforcement. As a former patrol and detention division captain, I thoroughly understand the workload our staff endures. All employees have value, feelings, and desire to do the best they can. Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas is a third Republican candidate for sheriff. How will you address the threat of mass public shootings in the community? Kluth has said Spurlock demoted and fired her because she disagreed with him politically. Weekly: DCSO has always been a great place to work. Republican candidates for Douglas County sheriff answer Q&As | Coloradocommunitymedia.com Republican candidates for Douglas County sheriff 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 I fully support and endorse Darren Weekly to be the next Sheriff of Douglas County., "People come to Douglas County because it is safe. As a former Denver Bronco, I understand the value of fulfillment, confidence and trust. Patrol deputies tell me that coverage on shifts is minimal, and there can be long waits for community members needing services. I have known Darren since we were both in High School and have worked side by side with him as a law enforcement officer. 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. The overwhelming majority of the commissioned and civilian staff of DCSO trust me to lead the organization into the future. Darren has worked for Douglas County Sheriffs Office for many years and understands the value in true partnerships. He leads all lobbying efforts for the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. Serving 32 years as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, chief and undersheriff, I worked for four sheriffs. 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." Ensure that there is no gun owner registry, Zero tolerance for any wavering from our Constitution. ", "Leaders should never underestimate the importance of being willing and able to do any job under their command. Im an honest, ethical, and transparent leader who truly cares. 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. This group of highly-trained and highly-motivated detectives work narcotics cases all over Douglas County. They knew that I am tough and no-nonsense, but fair, honest and square-dealing. 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. We must stop legalizing drugs and philosophically condoning them. When it comes to the law as well as policy, I play by the book. I have more in-depth operational sheriffs office experience at nearly every level in every division of the organization. In May 2021, Kluth was fired. The flood of illegal drugs coming across our border is also something of which the sheriff has no control or role in addressing. In another case, the person posted he actively wanted to kill people. 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. He is passionate about responsible law enforcement and his career is a testament to that dedication. 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