In This Issue: Published by the County Sheriffs of Colorado. Fall/Winter, 2012 Volume XXXIII, No. 2

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1 Published by the County Sheriffs of Colorado In This Issue: Proven Methods for Stopping Recidivism 6 CO-VINE Update 9 Colorado's Shining Stars 10 Game Changer! Wildlife Cameras at Trailheads Help Crack Burglaries 13 Fall Sheriffs and Undersheriffs Conference 16 Washington County Sheriff W.B. Justice Remembered 23 Fall/Winter, 2012 Volume XXXIII, No. 2

2 Colorado S H E R I F F C O N T E N T S Officers PRESIDENT Sheriff Stan Hilkey Mesa County 1st VICE PRESIDENT Sheriff Fred McKee Delta County 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Sheriff James Casias Las Animas County SECRETARY/TREASURER Sheriff Don Krueger Clear Creek County PAST PRESIDENT Sheriff Joe Hoy Eagle County DIRECTORS: Sheriff Rick Dunlap Montrose County Sheriff Bruce Hartman Gilpin County Sheriff Kirk Taylor Pueblo County Sheriff Lou Vallario Garfield County Sheriff Dave Weaver Douglas County Magazine Editor John Simpson Layout & Design Amaranth Graphic Design The Colorado Sheriff Volume 33, Number 2 Fall/Winter, 2012 Published three times a year by the County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. Paid for by the CSOC H.M. Fund. No Taxpayer dollars are used N. US Highway 85, Unit C Littleton, CO Phone: (720) Fax: (720) Web: Executive Director s Perspective President s Message Proven Methods for Stopping Recidivism by Kenneth Robinson, Ed.D., President, Correctional Counseling Inc. Executive Vice President, Correctional Healthcare Companies Inc. CO-VINE Update by Sharon Schwabe, CO-VINE Project Manager Colorado's Shining Stars Game-Changer! Wildlife Cameras Installed at Trailheads Help Detectives Crack Down on Burglaries by Sgt. Jason Oehlkers Fall Sheriffs and Undersheriffs Conference by Gary Cure, CSOC Assistant Executive Director Training Update by Dean Curd, CSOC Training Specialist Facts You May Not Know About Colorado ElderWatch by Beau Ballinger, Sr. Program Specialist, AARP ElderWatch Washington County Sheriff W.B. Justice by Keith Dameron, Historian, Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial CSOC Store Store Items Store Order Form Advertise in Colorado Sheriff For information and rates contact Chris Olson, Executive Director at (720) or colson@csoc.org

3 Executive Director s Perspective As we all know, this has been an extraordinary summer and fall for citizens of this great state of Colorado. With continuing severe drought conditions, exceptional numbers of devastating wildfires in many of our counties, and shocking criminal events, our sheriffs and their staffs have had a busy time addressing these and other public safety concerns. The Office of Sheriff holds a special and historic responsibility to the members of the community, and even with limited resources, our sheriffs strive to provide the best services possible. County Sheriffs of Colorado has been actively involved in a major campaign this year to increase our numbers of Honorary and Business Members through a direct mailing effort (CSOC does not do phone solicitation), utilizing the services of a well-respected national marketing company whose founder and chief executive has worked with several other state associations across the country on similar membership drives. Why is this necessary? Although the bulk of our non-profit operational and support funds come from our member sheriff offices, the remainder of our funding income comes from those same Honorary and Business Members, grants, promotional product sales, and conference revenue. New Honorary and Business Members are always welcome to be a part of our CSOC family. I also want to announce the appointment of John Simpson to be our magazine editor effective with this edition. John comes to us with an extensive background in all phases of the magazine production process, especially in the area of association outreach. I With continuing severe drought conditions, exceptional numbers of devastating wildfires in many of our counties, and shocking criminal events, our sheriffs and their staffs have had a busy time addressing these and other public safety concerns. 3 look forward to John s involvement with Colorado Sheriff, especially as we move to include limited paid advertising as a way to offset publication costs. We continue to solicit ideas for article and feature inclusions in future magazine editions, and ask for your input as well. By the way, we love pictures and historical articles related to law enforcement, especially those featuring sheriff s office s employees and local citizens. This past October, Mesa County Sheriff Stan Hilkey hosted the Fall Sheriffs and Undersheriffs Confere n c e i n b e a u t i f u l Palisade, Colorado. The Western Slope couldn t have been prettier at this time of year, with comradeship and storytelling going hand in hand with important training programs for both the sheriffs and undersheriffs from throughout the state. As we hold three conferences a year, this fall version brings some closure to the events affecting the Office of Sheriff in It is important to note that the next County Sheriffs of Colorado conference will be held January 7-11, 2013, at the Embassy Suites and Hotel in Loveland. If you are interested in attending or wish to become a vendor, please let us know. This conference tends to be the largest of the year based on attendance, trainings, and vendor participation, so plan on being there, if you can. Thank you again for allowing me to serve you as your Executive Director. My plan is still to encourage new and creative outreach efforts to all of our members and the communities they serve and reside in. Take care and be safe. Chris Olson Executive Director Colorado Sheriff

4 What's Next? Sheriff Stan Hilkey Mesa County President s Message Like nearly all professions, law enforcement/public safety has behind it a large academic and research world. This element is responsible for many of the policing tactics we have deployed in our communities over the years. Perhaps the most notable of these was community policing, a concept that essentially took us back to our roots and to a fellow generally regarded as the father of civilian policing, Sir Robert Peel. This Englishman was most famous for his quote, The police are the community and the community is the police. The concept was simple: deploy police consistently in neighborhoods so that they get to know the specific beats and the people. Then work with them to solve and prevent problems rather than sitting back and waiting for something to happen. A few derivatives were produced from this main concept; problem-oriented policing and intelligence lead policing were two of those offshoots. Each is fairly self-explanatory in that they both involve tackling specific issues and working on them proactively to solve problems and prevent crime. Any sheriff who has been in the business for any amount of time knows that when you have the benefit of applying our precious human resources, deputy sheriffs, to work on a specific problem proactively, the results are almost always favorable. While these concepts, re-tooled in the 1980s, are still used today, the academic community has been searching for some time for a new answer one that will re-energize the public safety community to build upon the good work of the previous decades. There is one particular path to reducing crime that is gaining attention and perhaps could catch on to become the new thing our public safety community can embrace to reduce future crime. It is called evidence-based decision making. This has nothing to do with the kind of evidence that is collected at crime scenes or stored in the most secure areas of our buildings. Instead, it is about years of research that has produced a picture of how criminal offenders should be managed, or in some cases not managed, in the criminal justice system. Specifically, this research focuses on reducing recidivism preventing criminals from continuing to commit more crime in the future. It is generally accepted that our criminal justice system is saturated with repeat offenders. This research has produced data, and solid conclusions can be drawn that if offenders are managed correctly, the system can reduce their chances of committing more crime. Conversely, if offenders are managed improperly, the evidence demonstrates that the system itself can increase levels of recidivism in certain offenders. For this author, this was epiphany territory: some of the things we do are causing harm, creating more future crime or future victims. And when our system doesn t manage offenders correctly, we miss the opportunity to reduce future harm. These concepts start with recognition that many decision points lie within our criminal justice system. These decision points start in someone s living room, in a neighborhood, or on the side of the road with the arrest decision point, and travel through the system with bonding decisions, pretrial release decisions, plea negotiation/agreement, sentencing, community interventions (alternatives to jail), and discharge decisions with supervision (probation and parole), just to name a few. Data indicates that at each of these decision points, there are opportunities to make better decisions based on research and evidence of what works, or in some cases what does not work. The first hallmark of a highly functioning evidence-based system is risk assessment: the use of academic and scientific risk assessment instruments to determine someone s risk to commit future crime. This work is not easy. The instruments must be validated according to the population on which they are being used. This means tracking Colorado Sheriff 4

5 offenders over time to determine if we are able to predict with accuracy someone s propensity to commit more crime. When assessing risk, individuals can be categorized into a low- to high-risk scale. This sets the stage for decision-makers to use the research on which corrective actions and types of supervision are the most suitable based on their risk level. The basic understanding is that low-risk individuals generally self-correct and move through the system, less likely to return. Medium-risk individuals respond most positively when methods that are proven to work, based on the evidence they produce, are used to manage them correctly. This area is the most impressive for producing results showing less future recidivism. High-risk inmates require the most supervision and corrective treatments and are the most likely to be in jail and/or prison longer-term because our community is afraid of them. However, here is the problem. Our system often applies too much action to low-risk offenders. The intuition of hit them hard on their first offense and correct them for good is counterproductive with low-risk people. Data on over-correction indicates that this set of offenders will re-commit more often than similar individuals who are not exposed to excessive supervision, treatment, fines, etc. Our system also frequently applies the wrong type of corrective action on the medium-risk crowd. Research shows that cognitive-based treatments, such as teaching people how to think better and handle their lives better, are successful. Boot camps and unusual sentences do not produce results that demonstrate success at reducing future crime-committing behavior. After determining someone s risk, the next step is to understand a person s needs specifically, determining someone s criminogenic needs. These needs, grouped into eight categories that range from assessing someone s family and friend support structure to anti-social thinking and drug abuse, help decision-makers to the third important step, response. This is where the decision-makers do the right thing, the research-informed thing, after understanding risk and needs. The final hallmark of an evidence-based decision-making system is fidelity. Sticking with the research, applying it consistently throughout the system, is what will make the difference over the long term in successful offender management to reduce crime by reducing recidivism. One additional benefit of this methodology is that it can produce systems that release people from jail prior to their case disposition based on their risk to the community rather than on their ability to pay a monetary bond. Systems like this in other parts of our country demonstrate favorable results that don t compromise community safety while at the same time reducing the need for additional jail bed construction. Jail beds are considered the most expensive of all the places to house prisoners and are the least likely to prevent future recidivism. Systems that don t compromise safety and reduce the need for expensive jail bed space are financially attractive to all tax-paying citizens. When you take a look at this, it would be easy to see it as something that looks like it is being soft on crime" especially if you look at diverting lowlevel offenders from the sticky web of the system. The truth is that in order to embrace these concepts, you have to understand and trust that credible research produces data, and the use of data in our decisions in the world we live in is more prevalent than ever before. This is being smart on crime when considering that these decisions can produce less crime, and therefore fewer victims, in the future. This thinking always allows for those really risky people, the people our communities are afraid of, to be held in the most secure way needed. With jail and prison overcrowding, we have to start truly considering that jail and prison is the place for the people we fear, not the people at whom we are mad. If that can be done and the evidence of research says it can without compromising community safety and while reducing future crime then why not? Stan Hilkey is the sheriff of Mesa County and the 2012 President of County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC). Mesa County is one of seven research sites in our country for the National Institute of Corrections' Evidence-Based Decision Making initiative. County Sheriffs of Colorado is a non-profit organization made up of all Colorado sheriffs. They work to make our communities safer and the State of Colorado a continued place of pride in our great nation. Your continued financial support helps the CSOC continue to work hard for you. 5 Colorado Sheriff

6 Proven Methods for Stopping Recidivism By Kenneth Robinson, Ed.D. President, Correctional Counseling Inc. Executive Vice President, Correctional Healthcare Companies Inc. More than ever, all segments of the criminal justice system including jails and prisons are being seriously challenged to stop criminal offenders from reoffending and cycling back through our justice system. At the same time, justice agencies are confronted by unprecedented financial pressures, rising recidivism rates, and severe overcrowding in courts, jails, and prisons. Sheriffs, corrections officials, and community leaders agree that it is time to confront these long-standing issues with proven solutions. Regrettably, most communities (as well as the jails that serve them) lack effective behavior change programs for offenders that significantly reduce crime. Many have no effective programs to deal with probation and parole violators or the millions of inmates released from our jails and prisons each year. As a result, more than half of inmates released commit new crimes and are returned to custody in a matter of months. Communities need evidence-based supervision and treatment programs that target highrisk offender populations. 6

7 Numerous corrections studies have proven that, when offenders are provided with the right evidence-based programs, a dramatic reduction in recidivism can occur. A cognitive behavioral program can significantly reduce recidivism even among high-risk offenders (Landenberger, NA, and M. Lipsey, Journal of Experimental Criminology, 2005). What Is MRT? Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is the premiere cognitivebehavioral program for substance abuse treatment and criminal justice offenders. Since it was developed in 1985 by myself and Gregory Little, Ed.D, more than 130 published reports have documented that MRT-treated offenders show significantly lower recidivism for periods as long as 20 years after treatment. Studies show MRT-treated offenders have re-arrest and reincarceration rates 25 percent to 75 percent lower than expected. Most repeat offenders have deeply ingrained and long-standing cognitive issues (thinking errors) that create and drive their criminal behaviors. These complicated issues have not been adequately confronted by other systems, such as families, churches, and schools, which traditionally develop pro-social attitudes and behaviors in individuals. According to our clients, MRT is the single most important tool they gained through the Drug Court program. Belinda C. Constant, Program Administrator Jefferson Parrish, LA, 24th Judicial District Court Intensive Probation Drug Court Programmers and criminal justice experts have determined exactly which factors lead to criminal behavior and new crime commission, in order of importance: Anti-social attitudes, values, and criminal-like beliefs (directly confronted by MRT) Pro-criminal associates and isolation from pro-social associates (directly confronted by MRT) Overall temperament and behavioral characteristics like egocentrism, impulsivity, weak problem-solving, and social skills (directly confronted by MRT) Criminal history Negative family factors like abuse, unstructured or undisciplined environment, criminality in the family, substance abuse in the family (directly confronted by MRT) Low levels of vocational and educational skills Substance abuse by offender (directly confronted by MRT) MRT combines education, group and individual counseling, and structured exercises designed to foster moral development in treatment-resistant clients. By use of interactive structured group sessions and homework assignments, MRT seeks to move clients from hedonistic (pleasure vs. pain) reasoning levels to those where concern for social rules and others becomes important. MRT research has shown that as clients complete program steps, moral reasoning increases in both adult and juvenile offenders. 7

8 What Works in Corrections "What works refers to the study of different strategies for reducing recidivism along with effective practices currently being implemented to successfully address criminal behavior. This compilation of proven programs highlights the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs strategies for different types of offenders, treatment methods for many offender populations, plus control and surveillance interventions. After a rigorous examination, programs that pass the test and prove that they reduce recidivism are referred to as "evidence based" and are then recommended for use with offender populations. "What works" tells us that we must assess the risks and needs of offenders through validated risk/needs assessment instruments. Then, we must follow up with cognitive-behavioral treatment programs focused primarily on the criminal thinking errors that are prevalent in offender populations. In these programs, offenders are confronted with the consequences of their behavior and the effect it has on their family, friends, and community. When implemented correctly, these programs can reduce recidivism upwards of 40 percent in high-needs offender populations. MRT is a program that truly facilitates change. Participants leave the MRT group with a new sense of self. There is a dramatic shift in their appearance. They possess an immeasurable sense of strength, confidence, and ability to accept responsibility for their past behavior. Joseph R. Madonia, LCSW-R, CASAC Project Director II, Brooklyn, NY Treatment Court Stopping criminal behavior patterns in offenders is certainly not a simple task. However, we at CHC ( have developed highly effective tools in recent years that have proven to reduce recidivism dramatically in a variety of offender populations, including those that have failed numerous times in traditional correctional programs. Jail officials are in a unique position to begin the behavior change process in offenders, as they have them under their control for a period of time immediately following arrest. By implementing programs that start in custody and continue into the community after release, they can provide the maximum impact on these offenders. The end result: more offenders cease their criminal lifestyles and no longer require incarceration. Dr. Robinson can be contacted at Ken.Robinson@correctioncare.com. 8

9 CO-VINE Update Sharon Schwabe CO-VINE Project Manager The Colorado VINE Program (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is going strong in Below are statistics showing its usage during the first eight months of this year. The following counties currently use the CO-VINE program and are included in the above statistics: Adams, Alamosa, Bent, Broomfield, Chaffee, Clear Creek, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Delta, Denver, Douglas, Eagle, Elbert, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Jackson, Kit Carson, La Plata, Lake, Larimer, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mesa, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Morgan, Otero, Phillips, Pitkin, Prowers, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Summit, Washington, Weld, and Yuma as well as the Department of Youth Corrections. If your county is listed above, you have the ability to go to the website look up an offender, and register so that you will be notified when that offender is released, transferred, escapes, or dies. If your county is not listed, you must contact your county jail to be notified when there is a change in the offender s status. We received a grant this year to add pictures of the offenders to and are adding this feature for 1-2 agencies per month. Thus far, the following agencies have been interfaced to incorporate photos on the VINE website: Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Fremont, Grand, Jackson, Las Animas, Lincoln, Moffat, and Otero. If you would like additional information regarding VINE, please call me at (720) or me at sschwabe@csoc.org. Colorado VINE 2012 Usage Statistics Phone Events Text Events Events New Phone Calls Confirmed Delivered Delivered Registrations Month In* Out Total Yes No Total Yes No Total Yes No Total New Total Jan ,072 23, , ,611 1,611 Feb ,960 22, , ,575 3,186 Mar ,218 23, , ,176 5,362 Apr ,590 28, , , ,040 2,182 7,544 May ,017 22, , ,323 9,867 Jun ,038 22, , ,251 12,118 Jul ,703 24, , ,413 14,531 Aug ,982 31, , ,503 17,034 Totals 4, , ,309 5,822 4,776 10,598 3, ,413 5, ,806 17,034 Phone Calls: In calls include all calls that are made directly to the VINE toll-free number. Out calls include all calls that are made outbound for the notifications. Multiple calls may take place on one phone number if it is not answered in a timely manner. Confirmed: These include all calls that are confirmed by the person who registered. They confirm by using their four-digit pin number. Text Events: These are the number of text messages that are sent out notifying the registrant of the status of the offender. Events: These are the number of s sent out notifying the registrant of the status of the offender. New Registrations: These are how many new registrations are made in Colorado against offenders. (Note: As we bring more counties onto VINE, our registrations will increase.) 9

10 C O L O R A D O S Shining Stars Honoring the achievements, both personal and professional, of the remarkable men and women who are employed in sheriffs offices throughout the state. Deputy David Hatch (r) receives congratulations and the Lifesaving Award from Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario. GARFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE: A Garfield County infant has survived a brush with death thanks to the quick thinking and coolheadedness displayed by Deputy David Hatch. On April 12, 2012, the local dispatch center advised Deputy Hatch of a 911 call regarding a 22-day-old infant who had stopped breathing while the family was en route to the hospital. Deputy Hatch was responding to an approximate location given by dispatchers when he noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed toward Glenwood Springs. The vehicle passed Deputy Hatch and then pulled over to the side of the roadway. Without delay, Deputy Hatch pulled to the side of the road behind the vehicle. As he exited his patrol car, he could hear both a male and a female crying and screaming for help, stating that their baby was dead. The female handed Deputy Hatch the tiny, limp, lifeless baby. Deputy Hatch determined that the baby was not breathing and immediately started CPR while on the side of the road. The male and female continued to panic, yelling and begging the officer to save the baby. After a series of chest compressions, Deputy Hatch witnessed the baby s eyes open and heard slight breathing and noises coming from the infant. Shortly after the baby started breathing again, EMS personnel arrived on the scene. Deputy Hatch turned the infant over to EMS to be transported to the hospital without delay and followed the ambulance to the hospital, where he stayed until the baby was in stable condition and transferred to the neonatal intensive-care unit. On September 4, the Garfield County Sheriff s Office recognized Deputy David Hatch with one of its highest honors, the esteemed Lifesaving Award. Surrounded by colleagues, friends, and family, Deputy Hatch accepted his medallion and pin and stated, I did not do anything that any one of our deputies wouldn t have done themselves. The infant s life was saved because of the knowledge provided to me through training at the Garfield County Sheriff s Office. Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario and co-workers at the Sheriff s Office want to say, Thank you, Deputy Hatch. You make a difference! 10

11 DELTA COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE: Delta County Sheriff Fred McKee has recognized the timely efforts of two deputies who helped save the life of a gunshot victim. On July 26, 2012 at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Delta County Dispatch Center received a 911 call in reference to a teenager with a gunshot wound who was in a remote part of Delta County. Deputies Georgette Stroud and Kris Stewart responded. Upon arrival, they found a young man in his vehicle with a serious wound to his left shoulder. The two deputies were able to stabilize the victim by stopping the bleeding and following prescribed measures to reduce shock. The deputies continued these lifesaving procedures until an ambulance arrived and then assisted the ambulance crew in removing the victim to a rendezvous with Care Flight. Due in part to the quick actions taken by these two deputies, the young man survived and is recovering. The Sheriff s Office is very fortunate to have these trained and skilled deputies on board serving and protecting the citizens of Delta County. Quick action by Delta County Deputies Georgette Stroud (l) and Kris Stewart to stop the bleeding and reduce the shock of a gunshot victim helped save his life. FREMONT COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE: Captain Don Pinover and Detective Sgt. Robert Dodd of the Fremont County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Detective Bruce Briscoe of the Combined Investigations Response Team (CIRT*) for his diligence in apprehending two arsonists. In November 2010, Detective Briscoe was assigned to interview a Canon City man for Brighton Police regarding three suspicious fires at a residence. The man had an estranged wife whose new boyfriend was family to the residence's owners. Not stopping with a simple courtesy interview, Detective Briscoe pursued it further, performing countless interviews and executing search warrants. With meticulous work that included examining statements and analyzing cellular phone records/pings, Detective Briscoe was able to track the activities of the man during the approximate two-month time span when the fires were set and prove how the fires had first been planned in Fremont County, the steps made afterwards in setting them, and what actions were taken to conceal his involvement. Detective Briscoe even identified a previously unknown accomplice. When Detective Briscoe proved the initiating act occurred in Fremont County, the local District Attorney's Office assumed the case with the blessing of the Brighton-area prosecutors. Due to this unwavering dedication and perseverance, in August 2011 both defendants chose not to risk having the detailed work of Detective Briscoe shown to a jury and instead accepted a plea agreement. Both men are currently serving sentences in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Meticulous investigative work by Fremont County Detective Bruce Briscoe led to the arrest and jailing of two serial arsonists. *CIRT is a joint municipal/county law enforcement unit that investigates major felonies in Fremont County. 11

12 JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is crediting its use of social media to keep citizens and the media updated in real time on the progress of the Lower North Fork Fire earlier this spring. On Monday March 26, a prescribed burn near Conifer, Colorado was in its fourth day of monitoring by the Colorado State Forest Service when an unexpected wind event caused hot embers from the burn area to escape the perimeter and ignite fresh fuels. Pushed by mph winds, the escaped fire moved rapidly to the west at over 200 feet per minute. The tragic result of the Lower North Fork Fire was the loss of life for three homeowners, the destruction of 23 structures, and the burning of 4,140 acres of land. Throughout the event, the Jefferson County Sheriff s Office (JCSO) used its emergency blog and Twitter to provide a consistent flow of information to the media and general public. The first tweet on the fire was re-tweeted 8 times by local media, reaching 40,890 individual Twitter accounts. During the course of the fire, 465 tweets were sent and hundreds of thousands of messages were re-tweeted. JCSO s Twitter followers quadrupled during the fire. Public information officers working the fire published 130 emergency blog posts, and 320,000 visitors came to Jeffco s blog site. Google maps from the fire were viewed 2.7 million times. Use of social media quieted the need for information lines, and the speed of the updates slowed media demands for information. Traditional information mediums were also utilized, which included twice-daily press conferences and telephone interviews with national media. All four television stations in the Denver market published Jeffco s Twitter feed and emergency blog to their websites, providing instantaneous news for anyone interested. Feedback from citizens and the media alike was extremely positive throughout the incident. The use of social media during the fire became invaluable in giving citizens much-needed updates on the fire and providing the media an almost constant flow of information. Moving forward, the Jeffco Sheriff s Office will continue to follow a similar strategy for providing public information concerning large-scale emergency incidents in the county. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is crediting its use of social media with keeping the media and general public updated in real time on the progress of the Lower North Fork Fire last March. 12

13 Game-Changer! Wildlife Cameras Installed at Trailheads Help Detectives Crack Down on Burglaries By Sgt. Jason Oehlkers Boulder County Sheriff's Office For years people from the Denver metro area and beyond have frequented Boulder County s numerous trailheads that access hundreds of miles of biking and hiking trails. The many vehicles left unattended in the parking areas are frequent targets of thieves looking for wallets, purses, and other valuable items that are left in cars. The stolen credit cards are used immediately at local businesses; many times the thieves will purchase thousands of dollars in merchandise within an hour of the crime occurring. Depending on the suspects and the items taken from the vehicles, the suspects will create new driver s licenses and personal checks with the victim s personal information. At times, these crimes go undiscovered (or unreported) for weeks or longer while the victim s identifying information is used. 13 Det. Chris Fiegel stands next to one of the game cameras that have been installed at trailheads throughout Boulder County to help solve burglaries at adjacent parking areas.

14 Because of the type of crime and the hundreds of trailheads throughout Boulder County, the Sheriff s Office traditionally has had a difficult time identifying suspects, developing probable cause, and arresting the perpetrators. In 2005 no arrests were made, and in 2006 and percent and 12 percent, respectively, of the vehicle trespass cases were cleared with an arrest. Game Cameras Installed In late 2007, Detective Chris Fiegel approached his supervisors with the idea of installing game cameras at the trailheads in an effort to capture pictures of the suspects' vehicles. Game cameras are motion-activated cameras that are routinely used by hunters to surreptitiously photograph animals. In Detective Fiegel s initial proposal, he indicated that in the previous 18 months the victims of these vehicle trespasses had had over $90,000 in property stolen from their vehicles. The first two cameras arrived just as a pattern of theft was emerging at a local storage lot where thieves had been stealing copper wire from Xcel Energy, a local utility company. The wire was coiled on large spools that were loaded on trailers pulled by trucks. Because the trucks and trailers were not used every day, there was not a specific time or day pattern that detectives were able to discern. Detectives placed a camera near the entrance to the storage lot and within days had a photo of the suspect s vehicle and the suspects. Unfortunately, the camera s location was limited due to the design of the lot so a license plate on the vehicle was not clear enough to be read. The photos taken did, however, help develop a pattern for the thievery, and a Motion-activated game cameras take approximately 2,500 photos a week. Memory cards are switched out weekly, and the images are viewed only if the Sheriff s Office receives a report of a crime in the area. surveillance operation was initiated several weeks later. Ultimately, three subjects were caught in the act by deputies. The images captured by the cameras proved to be crucial in linking the subjects to the previous thefts that had occurred. The cameras have been used successfully since being purchased. In late 2008 and early 2009 the cameras were placed at various trailheads throughout the county. Detectives began following leads on several seemingly unrelated vehicle trespasses at trailheads throughout the area. Working with retail businesses to get video surveillance of subjects using stolen credit cards and other local law enforcement agencies, sheriff s detectives were able to put pieces of a puzzle together that showed that a small group of people were responsible for a majority of the crimes at the trailheads over a four-month period. Detectives also discovered that these individuals had committed crimes in the Denver metro area. Through interviews, detectives were able to firm up the belief that these suspects were working together. In December 2009, Boulder County Sheriff s Office detectives completed a several-month-long presentation to the state grand jury that included 14 cases documenting thefts from vehicles at Boulder County trailheads together with evidence from cameras at these trailheads. The grand jury handed down indictments for the arrest of five suspects for over 150 crimes, including violations of the Colorado Organized Crime Control Act. Plumbing Supply Burglars Caught In November 2010, owners of a Boulder County well and plumbing supply business started reporting burglaries that were occurring at their business. The owners reported thousands of dollars in losses of copper tubing and wire. The crimes did not 14

15 In 2007 Det. Chris Fiegel hatched the idea of installing game cameras at trailheads to capture pictures of crime suspects' vehicles. By 2011, the arrest rate on vehicle trespasses reached 77 percent. appear to have a specific pattern that would aid in catching the burglars in the act. A game camera was placed on an access road leading into the large lot where supplies were kept. Photographs were taken of suspects cutting a chain link fence to gain access to the material, and additional photos were taken as the suspects walked by the camera. These photos, in conjunction with information obtained by patrol deputies about vehicles in the area and information from a metal recycling center, were enough to arrest the subjects for four burglaries in Boulder County and for other crimes committed in surrounding jurisdictions. Because of the cameras' successful use in February 2009, the Sheriff s Office purchased 10 additional cameras. Working with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks program, detectives installed poles in advantageous locations at trailheads that had been historical hot spots for vehicle trespasses. The cameras each take approximately 2,500 photos a week. The memory cards from the cameras are changed weekly by patrol deputies, and the images are viewed only if the Sheriff s Office receives a report of a crime in the area. In addition to the cameras, Sheriff s Office detectives have developed working relationships with several big box stores in the area, who communicate likely suspect vehicle descriptions received from the cameras among their own loss-prevention specialists. This cooperation and communication has helped obtain additional video surveillance footage of the subjects and the cars they use. This evidence frequently has linked suspects to multiple other crimes with similar modes of operation that may not have been solved in other jurisdictions. Since the cameras have been in use, the Sheriff s Office successful case clearances (arrests) on vehicle trespasses have greatly improved. 2008, 28 crime reports 50 percent clearance rate 2009, 39 crime reports 51 percent clearance rate 2010, 9 crime reports 11 percent clearance rate; there were no reported vehicle trespasses at trailheads with cameras 2011, 28 crime reports 77 percent clearance rate 15

16 Fall Sheriffs and Undersheriffs Conference By Gary Cure, CSOC Assistant Executive Director Mesa County Sheriff s Office hosted the Fall 2012 Sheriffs and Undersheriffs Conference in beautiful Palisade, Colorado. The conference started on Monday, October 8 with the undersheriffs sharing issues and concerns from their respective counties and items of mutual interest that all of them deal with on a daily basis. Tuesday morning led off with a demonstration and information on the use of unmanned aircraft, followed by a presentation on oil and gas theft by John Lipka, USA Security Advisor for Encana Oil & Gas. That afternoon, Mesa County Sheriff Stan Hilkey gave a talk on evidence-based decision making (see his President's Message on page 4 of this issue for a summary of his views on this topic). Wednesday morning began with Mesa County Undersheriff Rebecca Spiess teaching both the undersheriffs and sheriffs about acquisition and use of seizure funds. Following Spiess were Lt. Sam McGhee, Deputy Director of the Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC), and Capt. J.P. Burt, of the Office of Prevention and Security, who gave an update on the CIAC. Linda Johnston, Project Director for Ending Violence Against Women, then gave details on this multidisciplinary training and technical assistance program, which incorporates profes- 16

17 sionals from the fields of prosecution, law enforcement, victim advocacy, and medical services. Thursday's activities began with a presentation by CSOC's Sharon Schwabe, who shared information on enhancements to the Colorado Victim Information and Notification Everyday (CO-VINE) program. Sheriff Stan Hilkey followed with a talk on evidence-based decision making. Adams County Sheriff Doug Darr gave an update on the activities of the Jail Management Research Committee. Chuck Vale, DEM Field Manager (NW Region), then concluded the morning's activities with a presentation on the Colorado Department of Emergency Management. Thursday's afternoon session featured information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. The sheriffs then had a business meeting discussing various aspects of their office and programs that are used statewide by all sheriffs. They were later joined by government relations consultant Dr. Margaret Ackerman, who discussed information about legislation affecting the Office of Sheriff and citizens in their respective counties. The final day of the conference brought presentations concerning Amendment 64 the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act of 2012 and the Hatch Act, which prohibits most employees in the executive branch of the federal government from engaging in partisan political activities. Later, Charles Riley presented a program called Law Enforcement Online, a communications portal for law enforcement, first responders, criminal justice professionals, and anti-terrorism and intelligence agencies around the globe. And, finally, Investigator Dave Swavely of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office led a lively discussion on "sovereign citizens." Mesa County Sheriff Hilkey, Mesa County Undersheriff Spiess, Mesa County Sheriff's staff, Mesa County Honor Guard and Chaplain, and the Wine Country Inn staff all put an enormous amount of effort into making the sheriffs and undersheriffs welcome, and we thank them. 17

18 Training Update Dean Curd CSOC Training Specialist CSOC's Officer Training Programs: We've Come a Long Way An officer dusts for fingerprints at Crime Scene: Beyond the Basics, a three-day course held at County Sheriffs of Colorado headquarters. It s indeed a privilege to have an opportunity to visit with you again. Janet Larson, the CSOC Training Director, generally writes the training articles for our magazine. But she decided to drag me back out of mothballs to reflect on the CSOC training division and its history and to examine where we re going with law enforcement training for Colorado sheriffs and statewide law enforcement in general. We've come a long way. CSOC has provided training for Colorado sheriffs since the association s inception in 1975, initially presenting three sheriffs' conferences per year and occasional seminars. But we did not have a staffed and organized training program in place until CSOC Executive Director John Kammerzell assumed control of a grantfunded highway interdiction program in 1992, and training was expanded to include supervisory and criminal patrol classes shortly thereafter. In 1995 training was expanded with the development of classes for law enforcement officers and victim advocates emphasizing solutions for domestic violence and other crimes against women. In 1998 CSOC Executive Director Nancy Lake launched a training program managed full-time by in-house staff. This greatly broadened our approach to training, and we soon were producing 40 to 50 classes per year on a wide range of law enforcement and management topics. It was a competitive time for law enforcement training in Colorado, with various vendors offering classes competing with each other for limited funds and not offering classes that generated income. Funding for necessary and comprehensive training for law enforcement officers, especially in rural areas, was limited during this period. And then a wonderful thing happened. In 2003 Colorado voters supported a proposal to increase the fees for vehicle registration by 25 cents, with the stipulation that these funds be given to Colorado POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) and mandated specifically for statewide law enforcement training. POST created partnerships with 10 newly developed statewide regions and four primary providers, including CSOC, and set about creating an equitable distribution of these funds for training law enforcement officers specifically in rural areas. This program and funding continue to this day with the occasional hiccup but it is still vastly superior to that which existed prior to CSOC has expanded its training role and is a leader in this mission. We continue to produce about 40 classes per year. But the grant has allowed us to 18

19 expand the locations of our classes and the breadth of the topics covered and to produce classes more specifically geared to the needs of the profession for free or at reduced cost to the departments. CSOC has taken on the task of providing: Management and supervisory classes, such as the Command Staff Institute and the Supervisory Institute; Field training officer courses that prepare new officers to seamlessly enter our profession; Firearms instructor development training; Detention sergeant and deputy mini-academy classes that assist detention sergeants and deputies with their important tasks; Officer patrol 40-hour schooling for those officers who work the streets and highways of our communities; and Training classes that develop the instructors who teach in our basic academies and disseminate new information and ideas within their own law enforcement agencies. Janet Larson, hired in 2006, has been the Training Director the last several years and is assisted by Executive Director Karen Renshaw of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and myself. Her teaching, curricula development, and database management skills have greatly improved our ability to provide effective and highquality training and we continue to improve classes and procedures. As to the future: We will continue offering our current training programs, via the POST and regional partnerships refining them as conditions warrant as they continue to be in high demand. We will also continue to expand our online training development with topics that are appropriate for that medium. CSOC partners with the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police to develop and present training programs of mutual interest to deputies and police officers. Expanded funding allows CSOC to produce roughly 40 training classes per year everything from Tactical Knife Options to Mental Health First Aid. 19

20 Facts You May Not Know About Colorado Highest Climb - The highest vertical climb is not on a mountain but up the north side of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Rising 1,700 feet, this sheer rock face is even higher than the famous Diamond on Long s Peak and was not conquered until Deepest Snow - In 1899 Crested Butte recorded 254 inches of snow near the top of Kebler Pass. That year, snow buried a train near Leadville and left only stove pipes showing above cabins at many mountain towns. Usually, Wolf Creek Pass near Pagosa Springs gets the most snow in Colorado. Oldest Hotel - The Peck House in the little town of Empire, near Berthoud Pass, is Colorado's oldest hotel. It was built in 1859 by James Peck. Early guests included President Ulysses S. Grant, among others. Located 10 miles east of the Continental Divide in Empire, the Peck House is the state's oldest hotel. Many of the antiques on display throughout the hotel came by oxcart with the Peck family. [Photo credit: Jeffrey Beall] Black Canyon is so named because of its steepness, which makes it difficult for sunlight to penetrate very far into the canyon. As a result, the canyon's walls are usually in shadow, causing them to appear black. [Photo credit: Jesse Varner] Largest Nuggets - The biggest gold nugget in Colorado weighed 135 ounces and was found near Breckenridge in 1887 by miner Tom Broves. The biggest silver nugget weighed 1,840 pounds and was found at an Aspen mine in Largest Elk Antlers - Measuring 52 inches at the widest point, the antlers of an elk killed in 1899 near Crested Butte are still on display at that town's visitor center. In 1961, Boone and Crockett researchers declared it to be the largest elk rack in history. 20

21 Worst Drought - About every 40 years, Colorado experiences a drought, according to tree-ring researchers. The worst was in the 1200s. It lasted 25 years and may have driven the Indians from Mesa Verde. During the Dust Bowl on the eastern plains, one cloud of dust on April 4, 1935, gathered itself to 1,000 feet high and 200 miles wide. It traveled at 60 miles an hour, suffocated hundreds of animals, and damaged many people's health. Driest Town - Delta, south of Grand Junction, gets less rain per year than Tucson, Arizona. A former gold and silver mining boom town founded in 1877, Leadville today has more than 70 square blocks designated in the National Historic Landmark of Victorian Architecture. [Photo credit: Visit Leadville] Musical Dunes - Winds blowing around the Great Sand Dunes near Alamosa create sounds resembling music. That's how Music Pass above the dunes got its name. Highest Town - Leadville is the highest (10,200 feet) incorporated town in Colorado and the entire U.S. It has also had the highest rate of premature babies in the U.S. Researchers concluded that the altitude causes smaller babies. Toughest Climate - No crops are grown around the town of Silverton, north of Durango. At 9,318 feet elevation, Silverton's growing season between frosts is only two weeks. San Juan County there is reportedly the only county in the U.S. without a single acre of agricultural land. The Great Sand Dunes are the tallest sand dunes in North America, at 750 feet high. [Photo credit: NPS/Patrick Myers] Women's Rights - Colorado was the second state in the U.S. to give women the right to vote. Wyoming was the first. That's right: it took the frontier experience to make men realize how strong and intelligent women are. Colorado women won the right to vote in the midst of the nation's worst economic depression to that point, the Panic of [Photo: Public Domain] 21

22 Stolen Futures: The Dangers of Child Identity Theft By Beau Ballinger, Sr. Program Specialist, AARP ElderWatch John W. Suthers Colorado Attorney General Amy Nofziger Manager AARP ElderWatch Years ago, conversations about your children s or grandchildren s identities most likely involved writing their name on a metal lunch box in permanent marker or sewing name tags into their clothes before they headed off for summer camp. However, times have changed, and child identity theft is a growing trend. The AARP ElderWatch hotline receives a number of calls each year from older Colorado adults who have become victims of identity theft. And just as a thief might steal your identity, he can use your son s or daughter s information to get a job, government benefits, medical care, utilities, car loans, or a mortgage. Undoing the damage from the theft of an adolescent s identity can be challenging, and the theft can have negative long-term effects on a young person s credit history and record. Upon welcoming a new addition to the family, most parents apply for a Social Security number, which is the basic information needed to open a credit account. Children are a prime target for identity thieves, because generally a thief who steals a child s information is able to use it for many years before the crime is discovered. The crime often goes undetected until the victim reaches the point in life where he or she applies for a job, apartment, or loan. There are some warning signs that may be displayed if your loved one s identity has been jeopardized, so it is important to recognize the red flags. If your child begins to receive unsolicited mail or phone calls with pre-approved credit card offers or other financial offers normally reserved for adults, there may be a problem. You should also be concerned if a government agency, such as the Social Security Administration or the Internal Revenue Service, contacts you to confirm that your son or daughter is employed, even though they have never had a job. So what can you do to help protect your kid s identity? First, you need to make sure they understand the notion of personal information. It is unlikely that your grandchild has memorized his or her Social Security number, but the conversation about safeguarding private information is an important one to have at an early age. Second, you should talk with your kids or grandkids about technology and the Internet. Make sure you use a computer with updated antivirus and firewall protections and that you set up appropriate privacy settings on your computer. Educate your loved ones about the importance of protecting passwords, and build awareness of phishing scams and other online hazards. You should always delete electronic computer files you no longer need, and it is also a good practice to use a cross-cut shredder to shred any documents that include your child s personal information before throwing them out. Finally, you may want to determine whether your youngster already has a credit report. If a credit report exists in their name, he or she may already have been the target of identity theft, since a consumer credit file is only composed after an application for credit, a credit account, or a public record. To check on your child s or grandchild s credit report, you will need to contact each of the three nationwide credit reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) directly and provide them with proof that you are the parent or legal guardian. The credit reporting companies can then check their files for your child s name and/or Social Security number. You should check your teenager s credit report before he or she applies for a job, tuition loan, car loan, or apartment so that you can work to remedy any problems that arise before they cause further damage. Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country, and children can be an easy target. Victims of identity theft should file a police report, which can help with creditors who may want proof of the crime. Thefts should also be reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by calling ID-THEFT ( ) or online at The FTC s website also provides additional information on how you can safeguard your loved ones futures

23 Washington County Sheriff W.B. Justice June 17, 1930 By Keith Dameron, Historian, Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Eighty-two years ago in Akron, Colorado, an accident occurred that ended the life of Washington County Sheriff W.B. Justice. It was the evening of June 17, 1930 when Sheriff Justice and Akron Night Marshal George McGruder were looking for a hobo who had caused a disturbance in town earlier that day. They entered the Burlington rail yard from Fuller's Earth Mill in their search. A westbound freight was coming into the yard, so both officers stepped onto a side track while looking toward the east, hoping to spot their quarry. Neither of them noticed an engine backing toward them from the west, nor did the train crew spot the officers in time. At the last moment Marshal McGruder shouted a warning and jumped out of the way, but Sheriff Justice was struck by the tender and ended up face down under the stopped engine between the rails. His injuries were listed as right foot crushed below the ankle, left shoulder badly broken, and severe cuts and bruises to the head. Marshal McGruder ran to get help, returning with B.M. Bean and County Coroner E.E. Dey. Sheriff Justice was conscious when they returned so the engine was pulled forward a bit, allowing Bean to climb under and pull the sheriff out from behind the drive wheels. Yeaman's Mortuary arrived with its ambulance, and the sheriff was taken to the depot. A special train was prepared to take Sheriff Justice to the Fort Morgan hospital. He was accompanied by his wife, May, Doctors Dooley and Clark, Bean, and attorney Frank Allen. The Akron newspaper reported that the train made the 32-mile trip to Fort Morgan in 35 minutes. Doctors amputated his right foot at 12:30 a.m.; however, Sheriff Justice died from his injuries at 1:20 a.m., June 18, The time of the accident was determined to have been 8:35 p.m. using the sheriff s watch. The crystal was broken and the hands had stopped at exactly that time. The Burlington switch engine crew involved in the accident were identified as Engineer Emerson; Fireman Jackson; Conductor Huggans; and Brakemen Maxam and Kuhn. William B. Justice was born November 2, 1883 in Bethany, Missouri. He married May Dillon on November 22, They moved to Monte Vista, Illustration by Marcus H. Bland Colorado in 1908 and to Akron in He had been a farmer prior to his election as sheriff and was serving his second term. In fact, he had recently announced his intent to run for a third term. The Washington County Commissioners subsequently appointed his wife May as sheriff to succeed her husband "until the fall election." In that election, Irving Moffitt (Republican) defeated Roy Higinbotham (Democrat) by just over 200 votes (1,622-1,413). Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 21 at the Methodist Church, under the auspices of the Masonic Order. Burial followed at the Akron Cemetery. In addition to his wife, Sheriff Justice was survived by his daughter Mildred, 23 (Mrs. Major Allen) of Taft, California; his son Worth, 15; daughter Roberta, 13; and his young grandson Donald Allen. The local newspaper noted that the funeral was " attended by hundreds from all parts of this and adjoining counties." Many people were listed as giving floral offerings. They included Burlington Railroad special agents; Ray Powell, sheriff of Logan County; C.A. Yates, sheriff of Yuma County; R.A. Johnson, sheriff of Morgan County; and C.W. Goddard, federal prohibition agent. Sheriff W.B. Justice is one of 250 Colorado officers honored on the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial at Camp George West in Golden. Sources: - Akron News-Reporter June 19, June 26, July 10, and November 20, U. S. Census, Washington County, CO 1910 & Washington County, SO Correspondence,

24 Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Governor John Hickenlooper speaks at Colorado Law Enforcement Day" at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial in May. Ceremonies included an honor guard, placement of wreaths, bagpipe salute, taps, a 21-gun salute, and a dove release. The Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial, which honors all those law officers who have died on duty while serving the state and citizens of Colorado, is located in a small grove of trees by the State Patrol Academy, in Golden. The memorial was erected in Each May, a ceremony is held to honor the officers listed on the memorial and to add the names of any officers who died during the previous calendar year. The names of the following law enforcement officers are engraved on the memorial. YEAR OFFICER AGENCY 1876 Charles Faber Bent County 1880 John Carville Leadville Police Department 1880 Lauriston Stewart Leadville Police Department 1880 Michael O'Neal Kokomo Police Department 1881 D.G. "Clate" Ogsbury Silverton Police Department 1882 Edward N. Campbell Hinsdale County 1883 James Bathurst Salida Police Department 1883 Baxter Stingley Salida Police Department 1889 John C. Phillips Denver Police Department 1890 Charles F. Wanless Denver Police Department 1891 Charles A. Hawley Denver Police Department 1894 A. E. Cook Como Marshal 1894 John Myers Gunnison County 1895 Charles Emerson Alamosa Police Department 1895 Alpheus J. Moore Denver Police Department YEAR OFFICER AGENCY 1895 William Shea Victor Marshal 1896 R. B. Williams Gilpin County 1896 Benjamin Bish Colorado Springs Police Department 1897 Joseph Simons Alamosa Police Department 1898 Ernest Conrad Summit County 1898 Sumner Whitney Summit County 1899 Edward Farr Huerfano County 1899 Thomas C. Clifford Denver Police Department 1899 William E. Griffiths Denver Police Department 1903 Silas Martz Pueblo Police Department 1903 Elwin Slater Pueblo Police Department 1904 W. E. Hammon Gunnison County 1905 William Bohanna Denver Police Department 1905 Dr. Frank Dulin Denver Police Department 1906 William J. Thompson La Plata County 24

25 YEAR OFFICER AGENCY 1906 John Spellman Denver Police Department 1906 Edward Innes Mesa County 1906 William Shellman Pueblo Police Officer 1906 Joseph A. Walker U.S. Secret Service 1906 J. Horace Frisbie Lamar Night Marshal 1907 Joseph Allen Fort Collins Police Department 1908 James Delmar Ellis * Brighton Police Department 1908 William H. Beck Denver Police Department 1908 William P. Stephens Denver Police Department 1908 Albert Smith Cripple Creek Police Department 1909 Frederick Barner Pueblo Police Department 1909 John Dunleavy Pueblo Police Department 1909 Alexander Brighton Trinidad Police Department 1910 John M. Rennix New Castle Marshal 1911 Charles E. Brockman Fort Collins Police Department 1911 Jesse B. Craig Sr. Rocky Ford Police Department 1911 Jacob A. Kipper Rocky Ford Police Department 1912 William McPhereson Denver Police Department 1915 Frank Peak Loveland Police Department 1915 Victor Helburg Louisville Police Department 1916 Charles P. Eyser Fort Morgan Marshal 1918 John Rowan Colorado Springs Police Department 1918 Luther McMahill Denver Police Department 1919 Emerson L. McKinnon Denver Police Department 1919 George C. Klein Denver Police Department 1919 Jeff Evans Pueblo Police Department 1920 James E. Boggio Denver Police Department 1920 L.P. Bass Boulder Police Department 1920 William Stretcher Boulder County 1920 Addison O. Hinsdale Jr. Pueblo Police Department 1921 Forrest Ross Denver Police Department 1921 Clarence E. Zietz Denver Police Department 1921 John Henry Lindamood Fountain Police Department 1921 Arthur J. Pinkerton Denver Police Department 1922 Blaine J. Wilson Logan County 1922 Eddie Bell Colorado Rangers 1922 Richie Rose Denver Police Department 1923 Leonard Higgins Adams County 1923 Elmer E. Cobb Boulder Police Department 1924 Willis A. Davis Delta COunty 1925 James Shannon Denver Police Department 1925 Clyde L. Taylor U.S. Treasury 1927 Elmer I. Rich Denver Police Department 1927 Clem Eller * Oak Creek Police Department 1928 Charles Pebley Delta Police Department 1928 Harry R. Ohle Denver Police Department 1928 Robert K. Evans Denver Police Department 1929 Clarence W. Alston Denver Police Department 1929 Charles E. Gibbs Routt County Sheriff' Office YEAR OFFICER AGENCY 1930 Coral A. Hickman Kiowa County 1930 William B. Justice Washington County 1930 Dale F. Kearney U.S. Department of Justice 1931 William Keating Denver Police Department 1933 John F. Dea Denver Police Department 1933 George P. Schneider Denver Police Department 1934 Adolpho Rodrigues Costilla County 1934 Thomas J. O'Conner Denver Police Department 1934 Clarence E. Fraker Denver Police Department 1934 John J. O'Donnell Denver Police Department 1934 Chris J. Fahey Leadville Police Department 1935 Alson E. McCasland Denver Police Department 1935 W.W. Dunlap Montezuma County 1935 Lee S. Whitman Greeley Police Department 1936 Pasquale Marinaro Denver Police Department 1937 Forrest E. Sawyer Denver Police Department 1937 Oscar W. Meyer Eagle County 1938 Fred Renovato Denver Police Department 1939 Franklynn Dean Mancos Police Department 1940 Clarence B. Fugate Jefferson County 1940 Earl J. Bucher Weld County 1941 Arnold B. Gulzow Colorado State Patrol 1945 Louis Box Rocky Ford Police Department 1945 Benjamin L. Goorman Arapahoe County 1945 Virgil M. Hall Denver Police Department 1946 Wallace M. McCarty Colorado State Patrol 1946 Raymond B. Lewis Castle Rock Police Department 1947 E. Clarence Martin Las Animas Police Department 1949 Alvin Nelson Leadville Police Department 1949 H. M. Bechtelheimer Colorado State Patrol 1951 Wesley Rosette Colorado State Patrol 1952 Wesley A. McDonald Washington County 1952 James L. Jackson Washington County 1952 John Armour Stitt Paonia Marshal 1953 William A. Claassen Denver Police Department 1953 Richard Ware * Evans Police Department 1953 Guy Everett O'Neal Monte Vista Police Department 1953 Richard Burchfield Colorado Springs Police Department 1956 Floyd E. Gresham Colorado State Patrol 1956 Melvin E. Phillips Colorado State Patrol 1957 Richard J. Cahalan Colorado State Patrol 1958 Donald J. Seick Denver Police Department 1958 Raymond J. McMaster Boulder Police Department 1959 Richard C. Edstrom Colorado State Patrol 1960 Robert F. Jackson Adams County 1961 Merlin H. Koerner Lincoln County 1961 Hiram V. Short Colorado State Patrol 1961 John Clark Eagle County 1961 Robert G. Beghtol Arvada Police Department 25

26 YEAR OFFICER AGENCY 1962 Darrell J. Suer Denver Police Department 1962 Carl B. Knobbe Denver Police Department 1965 Paul J. Major Denver Police Department 1966 Albert M. Alcorn Colorado State Patrol 1966 Nicholas A. Carhart Colorado State Patrol 1967 Gerald R. Williams Colorado State Patrol 1967 Vincent Swiskoski Walsenburg Police Department 1968 Larry B. Enloe Colorado State Patrol 1968 James W. Mitchell Larimer County 1968 Paul D. Wilson Denver Police Department 1971 Merle E. Nading Denver Police Department 1972 James A. Chew Steamboat Springs Police Department 1973 Rodopho F. Sanchez Costilla County 1973 Danny R. Barnes Adams County 1973 George G. Rosenbaugh Colorado State Patrol 1973 Stephen D. Hensley Delta Police Department 1973 Gary D. Mills Boulder Police Department 1973 Thomas R. Carpenter Colorado State Patrol 1973 Larry Eugene Smith Otero County 1973 Thomas M. Hanson Pueblo Police Department 1974 Richard P. Ross Colorado State Patrol 1974 John Derek Osborne Denver County 1974 Gale E. Emerson Durango Police Department 1975 William E. Smith Denver Police Department 1975 Bernard Carter Colorado Springs Police Department 1975 Jack R. Coler F.B.I Dennis Ives Colorado Springs Police Department 1975 Donald L. Debruno Denver Police Department 1975 Michael H. James Colorado State Patrol 1975 Donald R. Laabs Manitou Springs Police Department 1975 Harry Allen Colorado Springs Police Department 1976 Michael O. Conley Estes Park Police Department 1976 W. Hugh Purdy Colorado State Patrol 1976 Jameson M. Longsworth Greeley Police Department 1978 Wayne G. Bryant Douglas County 1978 Virgil Mason San Juan County 1979 Robert C. Watson Larimer County 1979 Frances I. Galvin Colorado State Patrol 1979 Walter M. Northey Arvada Police Department 1980 Perry S. Watkins U.S. Secret Service 1980 Augustus J. Perreira Colorado Springs Police Department 1980 Perry Messina Federal Heights Police Department 1980 James K. Farris Colorado State Patrol 1981 Eugene E. Kiefer Clear Creek County 1981 Kathleen Garcia Denver Police Department 1981 Debra Sue Corr Aurora Police Department 1981 Frank McAteer La Plata County 1981 Leroy Talbert Denver Police Department 1982 Richard E. Hart Firestone Police Department YEAR OFFICER AGENCY 1982 Mark L. Dabling Colorado Springs Police Department 1982 Fredrick C. Rehmer Ft. Morgan Police Department 1983 Larry F. McMaster Montrose Police Department 1984 Edgar B. Rains Jr. Northglenn Police Department 1984 Clifton Browning Jr. F.B.I Thomas J. Dietzman Jr. Aurora Police Department 1986 Patrick J. Pollock Denver Police Department 1986 William J. Truesdale Jefferson County 1987 James E. Wier Denver Police Department 1987 Stephen P. Miller Jefferson County 1987 Daniel R. Stillwell Denver Sheriff Department 1987 Edward J. Hockom Aurora Police Department 1987 Charles A. Fry Colorado State Patrol 1988 Robert W. Wallis Denver Police Department 1988 Dale R. McLaughlin Adams County 1989 Joseph A. Ynostroza Colorado State Patrol 1992 Hugh A. Martin El Paso County 1992 Lyle F. Wohlers Colorado State Patrol 1993 Norman Anthony Silva II Denver Sheriff Department 1993 Roland O. Lackey Arapahoe County 1994 Beth Haynes Boulder Police Department 1994 Roger D. Coursey Hinsdale County 1995 Ronald R. Beatty Larimer County 1995 Brent A. Holloway Teller County 1995 Shawn J. Leinen Denver Police Department 1995 Timothy M. Mossbrucker Jefferson County 1996 Trevor R. Staszak Buena Vista Police Department 1997 Ronald L. DeHerrera Denver Police Department 1997 Bruce L. VanderJagt Denver Police Department 1998 Dale Claxton Cortez Police Department 1999 Ronald M. King Douglas County 2000 Dennis M. Licata Denver Police Department 2001 Jason L. Manspeaker Colorado State Patrol 2001 Ryan Cunningham Vail Police Department 2001 Daniel C. Dalley Fruita Police Department 2001 Phillip Keith Mason Colorado Division of Wildlife 2001 Jason Scott Schwartz Fremont County 2004 Travis W. Sass Larimer County 2005 Donald Young II Denver Police Department 2005 Jeffrey A. Christensen National Park Service 2006 Jared Jenson Colorado Springs Police Department 2006 Michael D. Thomas Aurora Police Department 2006 Kenneth C. Jordan Colorado Springs Police Department 2007 Douglas Byrne Aurora Police Department 2007 Zachariah Templeton Colorado State Patrol 2008 Nicholas K. Heine Pueblo Police Department 2009 David J. Kinterknecht Montrose Police Department 26

27 CSOC Store Men s & Women s Long & Short Sleeved Dress Shirt Easy care shirt; wrinkle resistance, lightweight and comfortable; box back pleat, contrast color inside the back yoke and collar. CSOC logo on left side. Specify Long or Short Sleeved Colors: White, Navy, Light Blue Dark Green, Light Stone Burgundy Sizes/Price Men s: M-XL $ X & 3X $29.00 Women s: S-XL $25.00 XXL, 1X & 2X $28.00 Ladies Half Sleeve Denim Shirt Features pearlized buttons, square bottom with vented side-seams and notched cuffs. 6 ounce 100% cotton denim, tailored fit with front and back darts. Color: Dark Denim Blue Sizes/Price: S-XL $26.00 Women s Hooded Front-zip Sweatshirt Figure-flattering fit, stylish hood, rib knit cuffs and waistband; trend-right detail; colorfast fleece helps the color endure; full length color matched metal zipper; CSOC logo Colors: Black, Brown, Royal, Pink Sizes/Price: S-2XL $34.00 Women s Heavy Weight Fleece Vest Microfleece vest with princess cut, two concealed front zippered pockets; wind flap and elastic cuff and waist. Colors: Black Light Blue Navy Raspberry Sizes/Price: S-XL $27.00 A P PA R E L 27 Men s Eperformance Ottoman Textured Polo by Ash City 100% polyester 4.7oz with moisture wicking and antimicrobial functions; solid fabric blocked garment with jacquard ottoman body and sleeves; pique insert raglan panels; matching flat knit collar; hemmed sleeve with CSOC logo on left side; easy care. Colors: Riviera Blue, Classic Red, Classic Navy, White Sizes/Price: M-1XL $ XL $36.00 Men s Sunrise Western Denim Shirt Contrast topstitching, back and front yoke, flap pockets, pearl snap buttons; banded stay collar; utility denim. CSOC logo on left side. Color: Dark Denim Blue Sizes/Price: S-XL $ XL $ XL $32.50 Men s Western Dress Shirt by Roper Poplin shirt with two flap snap pockets; variegated snaps; two snap cuffs; spread collar; one point back yoke w/pleat; one point front yokes; extra long tail; CSOC logo embroidered over left pocket. Colors: Red, White, Royal Blue, Black (not shown) Sizes/Price: M-2XL $39.00 Men s Heavy Weight Fleece Vest Premium fleece vest with 2 zip pockets, sweat patch, lycra bound sleeves and taped contrast collar, oversized cut. Colors: Black, Charcoa, Forest, Navy Sizes/Price: M-XL $ X $32.50 Timberline 3-Way Modular Windshirt Unlined for light, airy feel; unique modular design; super soft microfibre feel; wind and water resistant; on seam pockets. CSOC logo on left side. Colors: Navy, Putty Sizes/Price: M-XL $ X $36.00 Reversible Nylon & Fleece Vest Reversible vest; water repellent nylon and wind resistant fleece; anti-pill finish; front and back vents with Velcro closures, elastic bottom; CSOC logo on nylon side. Colors: Navy/Navy, Titanium/Black, Hunter/Navy Sizes/Price: M-XL $ X $ X $50.00 A P P A R E L

28 M E M B E R S O N L Y A P P A R E L CSOC Store CSOC Ball Cap with CSOC mountain logo, United States & State of Colorado flags! Colors: Navy, Tan, Red, White Price: $11.00 MEMBERS ONLY SECTION (Must be an active honorary member of CSOC to purchase) CSOC Honorary Member Belt Buckle 4 x 3 buckles are stamped from brass and covered with a 24kt gold and rhodium plating. All coloring is high-quality cloisonné enamel and each buckle is covered with a protective clear coat. Price: $70.00 A P PA R E L Stars n Stripes Ball Cap with United States and Colorado flags, and CSOC mountain logo. Price: $11.00 CSOC T-shirt: Made in the USA preshrunk heavyweight 100% cotton, 6.1 oz.; full cut; shoulder to shoulder taping; double-needle hems. Adult T-shirt CSOC logo embroidered on left side Colors: Red, Dark Grey Ash, Navy Sizes/Price: S-2XL $20.00 Youth T-shirt CSOC logo screen printed on front Colors: Dark Ash Grey w/navy or Navy w/white Sizes/Price: S(6-8), M(10-12), & L(14-16) $16.00 Men s Hooded Front-zip Sweatshirt Organic cotton/recycled polyester fleece; side seamed; double-needle stitching throughout; ribbed cuffs and bottom band; pouch pockets; double-layered hood w/drawstring; full length hidden zipper w/metal pull; CSOC logo Colors: Black, City Green, Navy, Red, Natural Sizes/Price: S-3X $30.00 Timberline Colorado Jacket Tab collar, tailored cuff and waist; wind and water resistant; light and airy feel. CSOC logo on left side. Colors: Navy, Putty Sizes/Price: M-XL $40.00 XXL $42.00 CSOC Honorary Member License Plate Holder Black w/gold lettering! Specify: AUTOMOBILE or MOTORCYCLE Price: $ NEW! Hanes Youth Full-Zip Hoodie: Full-zip hooded, colored sweatshirt; low pill, high stitch-density fabric; rib cuffs and bottom band; extra large pouch pocket; no drawstring. 7.8 oz.; 50/50 poly/cotton blend. CSOC logo on left side. Colors: Red, Navy Sizes: XS(2-4), S(6-8), M(10-12), L(14) Price: $27.00 CSOC Honorary Member Decal Inside decal will be sent unless outside is requested Price: $1.00 each

29 SHIPPING AND HANDLING INCLUDED IN PRICE OF EACH ITEM. A C C E S S O R I E S CSOC Collector s Coin Gold/nickel plated front side includes CSOC star; gold plated and faux enamel backside includes CSOC mission statement; 1-3/4 in diameter. Protective coin capsule included. Price: $11.00 Maui Fusion Tumbler 15 oz. 2-tone acrylic & stainless steel tumbler, foam-insulated, swivel lid. Hand wash only. Do not mircrowave. Price: $15.00 CSOC Bolo Tie 1 1 /4 inch diameter; CSOC star on silver plate with braided leatherette cord Price: $10.00 Colorado State Flag Made of durable 100% Liberty nylon, finished with canvas heading and brass grommets. Made to withstand all kinds of weather! Sizes/Price: 3 x 5 $ x 6 $ x 8 $66.00 Warm and FuzzyDeputy Hugs Great for gifts, your home, or donate to your local sheriff s office for distribution to children in distress. Colors: CSOC Necklace or Bracelet nickel-plated with 3/4 charm; 18 chain on necklace Price: $10.00 each Specify necklace or bracelet. Polar, Gold, Black, Panda, Koala, Brown Price: $17.50 NEW! US Flag/CSOC Star pin CSOC star sits on top of US flag; 1 1 /8 brass stamped w/hard fired enamel coloring; each pin individually hand painted to bring out detail. Price: $10.00 Top Flight Golf Balls With CSOC logo 1 Sleeve (3 balls) Price: $9.00 CSOC Divot tool with magnetic Stars & Stripes ball marker Price: $10.00 NEW! CSOC Belt Buckle (left blank for individual personalization) 4 x 3 buckles are stamped from brass and covered with a 24kt gold and rhodium plating. All coloring is high-quality cloisonné enamel and each buckle is covered with a protective clear coat. Price: $70.00 CSOC Golf Cap Clip with magnetic CSOC Star ball marker Price: $10.00 A C C E S S O R I E S Gold Plated Tie Tack CSOC Star Price: $5.50 Sterling Silver Lapel Pin Very attractive! Price: $ Enameled Colorado Flag Lapel pin with CSOC Star Price: $5.00

30 O R D E R F O R M Shipping Information - PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: Method of Payment: Name: Check enclosed (Payable to County Sheriffs of Colorado) Shipping Address: Credit Card: Visa MasterCard Discover City: State: Zip: Card Number: Membership ID #: Expiration Date: Please include day phone number if we need to contact you regarding this order: ( ) Address: Authorized Signature *COLOR NOTE: Please indicate a 1st and 2nd choice on applicable items. We must reserve the right to substitute color preference if out of stock or if color preference is omitted. If you wish NO SUBSTITUTIONS, please state. NOTE: Shipping within the contiguous United States is included in the price of each item. Item Description Size Color* Quantity Cost Per Item Total Four Convenient Ways to Order: By Mail: CSOC 9008 N. US Hwy. 85 Unit C Littleton, CO By Phone: By Fax: Visit us Online: TOTAL Enclosed: Thank You for your order!

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32 County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc N. US Hwy. 85 Unit C Littleton, CO Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID PERMIT No Denver, CO Date 2013 Calendar of Events Event/Location January 7-11, 2013 March 19-21, 2013 June 22-26, 2013 Summer 2013 Fall 2013 CSOC Winter Conference and Vendor Show in Larimer County Western States Sheriffs Association Annual Training Conference National Sheriffs Association Annual Training Conference CSOC Training Conference in Summit County CSOC Training Conference in Teller County