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A huge thank you to Encompass Church for blessing our staff with the sweetest goodie basket! From all sorts of delicious treats and healthy snacks to bubbles that brought a little extra joy, every detail was so thoughtful. And the kindest note of encouragement and support made it even more special. 🥹✨ We are so grateful for a community that thinks of us, supports us, and reminds us that the little acts of kindness can make such a big difference. Thank you, Encompass Church, for making our team feel so appreciated and loved! 💕🫧

“Serving those who serve is not just an honor. It is absolutely our responsibility.” @SheriffWeekly shared that message while honoring veterans at the County Veterans Day Ceremony. He also shared a story from a Gold Star family who wrote to our Office about a meaningful encounter with one of our deputies. While traveling on I-25, the deputy noticed their Gold Star license plate and Army insignia. Pulling alongside their vehicle, the deputy offered a salute, a simple gesture that carried a powerful message: We see you. We honor your loved one’s service. We remember your family’s sacrifice. To our veterans and the families who stand beside them, thank you. Our responsibility to honor your service extends far beyond Veterans Day. #HonorServiceValor

🐻 Looking for one last snack before hibernation! Deputy Stark caught this hungry bear trying to score a dumpster dinner in Roxborough! A friendly reminder to secure your trash and remove food attractants. Let’s help keep our bears wild and our neighborhoods safe!

Train vs. Vehicle Incident in Larkspur Deputies and Larkspur Fire are on scene of a collision between a train and a car near Sky View Lane and I-25 in Larkspur. Thankfully, no one was inside the vehicle at the time of the collision. The car appears to have become stuck on the railroad tracks before being struck by the train. No injuries have been reported. This is an active investigation, and no further information is being released at this time. 📸: Sgt. Rutledge

Our hearts are broken. 💔 The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office sends our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters in blue at the Lakewood Police Department as they mourn the loss of one of their own and several others who were wounded Thursday night. We stand with you during this incredibly difficult time. Our hearts are with the fallen agent’s family and loved ones, the injured agents, and the entire Lakewood Police Department. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers. We are with you. 💙🖤

Going above and beyond...literally! 🔍📷 Our Crime Scene Investigators will stop at nothing to make sure every piece of evidence is properly documented. Here is CSI Hunt up in a lift high above a house, getting the exact aerial perspective and photo documentation needed for the investigation. Dedication and attention to detail at every level! 📸: CSI Daugherty

A MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF DARREN WEEKLY "I want to sincerely thank the residents of our county for your continued support and for placing your trust in me for another term as your Sheriff. I am humbled by the opportunity to continue serving this community, and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. Our mission remains the same. We will continue to be unapologetic crimefighters, stand firmly behind the men and women who wear this badge, hold those who commit crimes accountable, and work every day to keep Douglas County safe. Thank you for your trust." -@SheriffWeekly

“Don’t run from our deputies. We will catch you and hold you accountable. This defendant learned that the hard way and is now headed to prison. Putting our deputies and the public at risk will not be tolerated in Douglas County,” said @SheriffWeekly. A 24-year-old repeat offender is now headed to prison for five years after leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit that reached over 100 mph through Castle Pines, Highlands Ranch, and Littleton in January. Zakary Hirschfield’s reckless spree included driving into oncoming traffic, crossing medians, and nearly striking a deputy during the initial traffic stop. Watch the dashcam footage to see just how extreme the danger was. Thanks to exceptional teamwork, K9 units, and drones, deputies tracked him down about an hour later hiding under a porch...wearing only his underwear. A search of his vehicle uncovered cocaine and drug paraphernalia. At the time of the chase, Hirschfield was already on felony probation for drug distribution, carrying multiple protection orders and active warrants across neighboring counties. We are unapologetic about keeping our community safe. Putting our deputies and the public at risk will not be tolerated in Douglas County. “This defendant put countless lives at risk that evening,” said Deputy District Attorney Zach Idris. “His decision to flee from law enforcement at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour, showed a complete disregard for the safety of others, and could easily have ended in tragedy. Thanks to the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office, it did not. Hirschfield will now spend several years in the Department of Corrections, where he will have plenty of time to think about his reckless actions that put him there.” @23rdDA District Attorney George Brauchler said Hirschfield’s criminal history and actions demonstrate the dangers posed by repeat offenders who think they can outrun the consequences of their actions. “Some criminals seem to think the rules don’t apply to them, and they can simply run from the law when they’re caught,” said Brauchler. “Hirschfield put a deputy, his own passenger, and countless innocent motorists in danger because he refused to stop. He now has five years to realize he picked the wrong county from which to run from the law.”

DCSO Community Safety Volunteer Pete Dunn recently deployed with the Red Cross to deliver essential supplies to flood-affected areas in southern Colorado. These communities are continuing to recover from the devastating flooding. Thank you, Pete, for your ongoing dedication and service to those in need!

It’s Election Day! 🇺🇸 The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Detentions staff worked closely with the Douglas County Clerk and Recorder to ensure that eligible voters in our care were able to exercise their right to cast a ballot in this election. We had three election judges and two members from election services on hand to help 31 eligible inmates cast their ballots. Under Colorado law, Individuals are eligible to vote if they are awaiting trial as pretrial detainees, serving a misdemeanor sentence, or are on probation or parole.

"This dangerous predator can no longer threaten our community," said @SheriffWeekly. "We hope this sentence provides a measure of closure for the survivors and sends a clear message: if you prey on vulnerable victims in Douglas County, we will find you, we will hold you accountable, and we will do everything possible to ensure justice is served."

This expired tag may be hard to read, but our deputy discovered that it really expired in 2014. For context, that was the year Frozen was still taking over the world, the Ice Bucket Challenge was everywhere, and the world was getting ready for the first iPhone 6! 📱❄️ 📅 If your tag expired when “Let It Go” was topping the charts, it’s time to LET IT GO and renew it! Our enforcement efforts will continue. Keep those tags current. We promise you don’t want your license plate making the history books!

Before you head to bed tonight, remember to set your clocks back one hour for Daylight Saving Time! Our DCSO Therapy Dogs are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep! After all, getting enough rest is an important part of wellness, and these pups know a thing or two about self-care! Sweet dreams from our DCSO Therapy Dogs! #DCSO #TherapyDogs #DaylightSavingTime #FallBack #Wellness #SelfCare

Happy Halloween 🎃 We are thrilled to introduce you to Corporal McKnight, the heart of our Community Resources Team that's killing crime with prevention education! Corporal McKnight is a jack of all trades, or as we refer to him, the chaos coordinator. He does everything from educational puppet shows to workplace safety presentations, and runs the Community Safety Academy, all while leading Douglas County’s strong partnership with Special Olympics Colorado. If you are interested in working with him, reach out at [email protected].

No tricks, just treats! 🍫 The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office wants you to have a fang-tastic Halloween, so here are some quick safety tips to keep in mind tonight: 💡 Carry a flashlight and wear reflective gear so drivers can see you. 🚸 Cross streets at marked crosswalks and look both ways before stepping into the road. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Trick-or-treat with family or friends and stick to well-lit neighborhoods. 🐾 Keep pets secure indoors to prevent stress and unexpected escapes. 📱 Make sure someone knows your route and expected return time. 🍬 Check your candy stash and toss anything that's opened or looks suspicious. 👮 Our deputies will be out serving the community and helping keep Halloween safe for everyone. If you have any concerns or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.