Two Cats, One Unlikely Situation Published on August 08, 2024 Nova Scotia has been a fixture at the Vehicle Impound Facility for years now. A couple of years ago, everything changed for Nova, for staff, and for Sweet Pea. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
Denver Finalizes Sheriff Department Collective Bargaining Agreement Published on March 04, 2024 The City and County of Denver successfully came to an agreement with the Denver Sheriff’s Fraternal Order of Police – Lodge #27 (FOP) on final amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), approved today by Denver City Council. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Sheriff Department
The Only Black Deputy – Henry O. Wagoner Published on February 28, 2024 Around 1867, Wagoner became the only Black man to serve as deputy sheriff of Arapaho County, now geographically designated as Denver. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
Melissa McKenzie, Wellness Coordinator: Fitness On The Front Lines Published on September 22, 2023 You'd never know it by looking at her, but Melissa McKenzie has already lived enough life to write several books. She's incredibly skilled at what she does and we're lucky to have her. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
Voting Initiative In Denver Jails Published on July 13, 2023 These voting events are exceedingly important to the community we serve. Thanks to our partners, they can continue in our secured environments. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
History in the Making: Female Firsts in Law Enforcement Published on March 14, 2023 Ida was the first female to work as a deputy for the Denver Sheriff Department and Sadie became the second female jailer in the nation before a memorial marker was placed in Denver's Civic Center Park in her honor. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
People Of Color In Law Enforcement Published on February 06, 2023 It's not a secret that People of Color (POC) are underrepresented in law enforcement. The Denver Sheriff Department is working to change that and asking our friends to help. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
From Wagons to Buses: Changes in Transportation Published on December 01, 2022 From horse-drawn carriages to scout cars, Denver Sheriff Department transportation has seen some advances in technology. Take a look at how things have changed throughout the years. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
Denver Sheriff Families Through The Generations Published on November 15, 2022 The Owens family and Line family have been a part of the Denver Sheriff Department for decades. Each family unit has its story. Here's more... Tagged as: , Sheriff Department
Meet the First Chief of Mental Health Services Published on September 29, 2021 Because we are the second largest psychiatric facility in Colorado, it is my desire to lead the transformative efforts for individuals within our custody who are experiencing serious mental illness. Tagged as: , Sheriff Department