(c) 2023 KGNU News Boulder Community Broadcast Association, A Public Affair: Boulder County Sheriff Primary Candidate Forum, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), https://kgnu-news.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/06_22_22-APA.mp3, What To See At The 19th Annual Boulder International Film Festival This Weekend, Latino & Indigenous Leaders Speak Up About Water, Collection of Field Recordings Highlights Voices of Talysh Centenarians, Forty-One Years Ago, Bombings Shook Boulder, Poet Exposes Injustices & Promotes Self-Love, Playwright Locally Grown & Nationally Known, Historian On The Fight Against Racism & Discrimination, TRENDS Podcast: Fewer College Admission Requirements Opens Doors To Students. Or create some safer camping areas? Only 13% have been sentenced to be there. Were just kicking the can down the road. What we're going to be about is going to be safety, community and quality of life. That employee was reported by other employees as having done it, which is a positive for the culture, that theyre willing to hold their peers accountable. I hope you will place your trust in me and support my campaign to succeed Joe Pelle and continue to provide excellent services to Boulder County. I sat down with each and every employee. And what are we going to do differently? We dont always have the best solutions but we try. Available at over 1,000 locations across Boulder County, and of course right here online. What do you believe makes you best qualified for his position? This marks the first time in two decades that Boulder County will have a new sheriff. The sheriffs office jail staff has used Tasers on two individuals who were in restraints and secured in the jail, and there are two former deputies currently serving time in the Department of Corrections for manslaughter (for the death of a young University of Colorado Boulder student who was in their custody). There's not enough hospital beds. These individuals, then they move to Larimer County. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='MMERGE1';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='MMERGE2';ftypes[2]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Elections Governance Police Boulder County Boulder County Sheriff camping ban cash bail reform COVID criminal justice Curtis Johnson David Hayes Democrat election homelessness jail Joe Pelle primary election. On today's edition of A Public Affair, we will broadcast an online candidate forum that was held for the primary candidates running for Boulder County Sheriff. You might have noticed that the Boulder County ballot for the Democratic primary has only two contested races. The fights over criminal justice and police brutality can be ignored if you are white and well-off. What I will figure out as the sheriff is what's the better way to do this. In previous years, weve had rates of up to 80% where people didnt reoffend in that time. That's certainly something we have to work on. Keep independent community-powered radio strong in our community. Boulder County sheriff's candidates Curtis Johnson, left, and David Hayes. 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There was a period of time in the jail this spring we were down to zero cases, and when that happened, we opened up the jail to more people. What do you think that says about the culture in the office and what can you tell us about the need for change? Boulder County and Broomfield County, neither of the jails would take him. Boulder County Jail; Sheriff Contact Us; Join Our Team; Law Enforcement; News & Information; Services; Victim & Witness Support. Hayes: We have additional funding, but we also have a shortage of officers and clinicians. The Moving can be an exciting experience. Colorado is in a golden moment for gun law reform. That employee was reported by other employees as having done it, which is a positive for the culture, that theyre willing to hold their peers accountable. I work with state legislature now. Fax: 303-441-4739, Sheriff's Headquarters : We have a criminal justice system that has been plugged up for two years by COVID, with a backlog of cases. We need a contemporary value-based management system and use transparency. Selected candidates will be paid a $5,807.00 per month while attending the academy and in their new role as a Patrol deputy upon . I am still not sure how I will vote. Whats more complicated now is the state of the economy, the state of housing. His opponent, David Hayes, received 29.35% of the vote, or 11,523 in total. He said in a previous interview that voters should elect a sheriff with a history of collaboration and cross-departmental leadership. Sheriff Joe Pelle, who was first elected in 2002, last won reelection in 2018 and is finishing up his fifth and final term after deciding not to pursue another term limit extension for the sheriffs office. Karen McCormick, State Representative As the sheriff, my job is to provide the best information we can to our lawmakers. Reserve Program We do three things really well in the Louisville police department: we investigate beyond the obvious, we make things better than we found them, and we don't care about race, ethnicity, sex, sexual preference, and certainly don't care about anybody's immigration status. The sheriffs office did not, and has not, ensured that this request was executed. I served both as the operations deputy chief and the support services deputy chief, which gave me broad exposure to the entire function of the police department and working in municipal policing. It's a challenge for us. I remain committed to public safety and service and I also want to thank all of you for your continued support.. Joe Pelle (2003-2023) George E. Epp (1990-2003) Brad Leach (1970-1990) Marvin D. Nelson (1966-1970) Arthur T. Everson (1942-1966) George A. Richart (1932-1942) Robert V. Blum (1922-1932) Robert L. Euler (1916-1922) Curtis Johnson wins Boulder County sheriffs, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Curtis Johnson wins Boulder County sheriffs Democratic primary, Denver spends nearly $8 million on migrant crisis, including almost $872,000 on bus tickets, Colorado grocery stores can begin selling wine on Wednesday. What are your thoughts on pre-trial incarceration in relation to community safety and inmate rights? They were managing over 3,200 individuals (in 2021). H.Q. More: https://hayesforbouldercountysheriff.com/contemporary-challenges/, Hayes Elise Jones, former Boulder County Commissioner Sheriff candidates Curtis Johnson, top center, and David Hayes, bottom right, participate in a virtual community forum Wednesday hosted by the Latino Chamber of Commerce. Of the multiple crises demanding our attention, climate change is a civilizational wake-up call, as Naomi Klein has said. Safety Alternate: 303-441-4444 Will Colorados car theft bill do enough to curb states record rate of theft? Im president-elect of Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police. Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Professional Standards Supervisor, Commander, and Deputy Chief, Boulder County Sheriffs Office, 2021-present Archives >, Sign in or sign up for a free member account, David Hayes, Curtis Johnson vie for countys top law enforcement position. But everything and every crisis is connected. Contact Sergeant Brian Lindsey email: sheriffpersonnel@bouldercounty.org 303-441-4917 regarding deputy and security employment Volunteer Opportunities Download a Sheriff's Employment Application Download a Sheriff Volunteer Application Form Personnel Section 5600 Flatiron Parkway Boulder, CO 80301 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F I'm afraid that it's going to take 18 months or two years to clean it up. So it really starts at an earlier age. Yes, we can ban that, but what are we going to do next? For Sworn Positions: Any conviction of a domestic violence related crime or a crime described in 24-31-305, C.R.S., will preclude employment with the Sheriffs Office. Ive met with Boulder Rotary because theyre interested in developing a community education model, based on one in Evergreen, Groups like the Boulder Chamber can help us to get the word out will also help us share the message, what people need to do., Help make the Beat better. It's a challenge for the judges. Sheriff Joe Pelle How would you change the climate? An old friend and progressive activist who has decades of experience in the county gave me some insight. Not making a distinction in how fire departments are sent to a grass fire on a dry, high wind day versus a cold winter day with snow on the ground and little wind can no longer continue. When reached by phone late Tuesday, Hayes said he was still holding out hope for a win and was waiting for additional votes to be tallied. In my career at Boulder police, we dealt with camping and transients. Colorado is in a golden moment for gun law reform. Previous post: Guest opinion: For Pride, learn to be an ally to your Bi+ neighbors, Next post: Meet your candidates for Boulder County Commissioner, It has been 20 years since Boulder County had a new sheriff in town. Vote If you don't have a defendant, you don't have a victim. For the last 15 months or so, I've been working at the sheriff's office as a division chief, learning the organization and figuring out what I'm getting myself into as a first-time political candidate and someone who wants to take over the sheriff's office. When there are no consequences you cant go to jail, you cant be arrested we keep victims from being victims. We also need to reinforce responsibility and accountability, g, et law enforcement into schools to teach them about the criminal justice system.. Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. In an interview in New York Magazine, climate scientist Daniel Swain said the Marshall Fire was something unique and horrifying. I'm the only candidate with executive law enforcement experience as police chief in Louisville for the last eight years. Last Name * Years ago when we had a DARE program in our schools, the idea was to get a law enforcement officer in our schools and make sure that we teach kids about the criminal justice system. I established a values-based guidance system: Investigate beyond the obvious; leave things better than we found them; and we dont care about race, gender, sexual preference, certainly dont care about immigration status.. Johnson: I'm in a very unique position right now where I have spent a significant part of my career in policing the city of Boulder, but I've also had the last 15 months of my life working under Joe Pelle and learning the ins and outs of the sheriff's office and figuring out from an outsider's perspective, what needs to change moving forward and where there are opportunities to advance the organization. Answers to policy questions were gathered in private interviews and a campaign event held by the Boulder Chamber on Thursday, June 2. As of the 8:30 p.m. update from the Boulder County Clerk and Recorders Office, Johnson maintained a significant lead with 70.65% of the vote, or 27,732 votes. The candidates are Boulder County Sheriff Division Chief Curtis Johnson and Louisville Police Chief David Hayes. Map & Directions, www.bouldersheriff.org What did we learn from all this? There are things we can do that Ive suggested to our current sheriff that he didnt want to do. Was there a perspective we missed, or facts we didnt consider? 303-441-4917 regarding deputy and security employment, Boulder County Sheriffs Office Headquarters Even in Louisville, we have folks who go tot a church or big box stores. We will at least be bringing defendants in to see a judge. Both candidates are running under the Democratic ticket to replace longtime Boulder County. Along those lines, there have been more than one instance of aggression when it comes to officers in the jail. Want more stories like this, delivered straight to your inbox? If that fire had gone the wrong way, we would have burned people up in their cars. 272 were here. The other municipalities have their own emergency managers and that created challenges during the Marshall fire. Sergeant, Boulder County District Attorney's Office 1992-1993 Directed a county-wide task force created to investigate and prosecute a child abuse case involving a multiple victims and hundreds of allegations that occurred in several jurisdictions Sergeant, Office of the Chief of Police 1987-1992 By and large they're good men, good women working in the department. 303-441-3651, Commander Brian Jones Division Chief, Platform/priorities Enhanced system needs both public safety and community input. The unit is constantly evaluating, refining, and implementing stringent selection procedures and conducting comprehensive background investigations to ensure the selection of the most qualified law enforcement employees. 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