Hayes in comments Tuesday night said he was holding out hope of a comeback despite trailing by about 18,000 votes. Having just looked at the most recent use of force data for the jail, I can tell you that taser use in the jail, following the policy change and following the incident where the employee was terminated and prosecuted, has dropped dramatically, which is a good thing. So gun safety right now is a bit on my mind, given the threats to their safety just doing their jobs. It's not without its faults. Animal Control; Sheriff. : I think we need to do more and better work about addressing the unhoused population in Boulder County. Commissioner Matt Jones has chosen not to run for a second term. If you're a victim, you're just kind of waiting and wondering, and absolutely it creates a feeling of unsafeness in a community. I'm also a candidate for Boulder County Sheriff's Office. There's a newer system called iPause, which is really based on the location of the server where you or your phone may be. Joe Pelle will retire in January after being in the post since 2002. Two women are vying for this seat: Ashley Stolzmann and Elaina Shively, both Democrats. 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The jail as it stands today has a lot of programs to reduce recidivism. I began my career with the Boulder Police Department in 1993. Tara Winer, Boulder City Council Email your thoughts to boulderbeatnews@gmail.com, Want more stories like this, delivered straight to your inbox? Lawbreakers are not being held accountable due to limited jail space. The people that belong in jail, serious offenses, there is an absolute risk to the community. I feel great. That's kind of gone by the wayside. David Hayes, left, and Curtis Johnson are vying for Boulder County Sheriff in the Democratic primary. Heres what to expect. The Boulder Chamber hosted a candidate debate on Thursday between the Democratic primary frontrunners for Boulder County Sheriff, Curtis Johnson and David Hayes. There needs to be some kind of reset. Im curious about the data moving forward, how does that impact crime rates moving forward? It serves the city of Boulder and unincorporated Boulder County. Heres what to expect. What will you do to improve the situation? We should be preventing crime, but once we get somebody into the system, we should be doing everything we can to help him or her transition back into the community. Email your thoughts to. A piece of municipal (city-level) legislation. She wanted to be anonymous. Johnson says he was at the Boulder Police Department when the student died and that there has been a significant policy change on tasering recently. Hiring and retention 303-441-3651, Commander Brian Jones And what are we going to do differently? We need to be collaborative. At the end of the day, I believe recidivism is best reduced when we can set people up to succeed when they're released from custody. Boulder Beat. If that fire had gone the wrong way, we would have burned people up in their cars. Fax: 303-441-4739, Sheriff's Headquarters Expecting a person to take medication and keep themselves healthy without oversight is not realistic. Larimer County's next sheriff will be selected in Colorado's Republican primary election later this month. And we can do a better job at the county level. The Boulder County Injured & Fallen Officer Fund is a Colorado 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, charitable organization. Its usually 60/40. What would you do to change the climate in the jail? Yes, we can ban that, but what are we going to do next? Website URL:HayesforBoulderCountySheriff.com, Family: Two daughters, Courtney and Amanda. Hayes: Everbridge system is our notification system. Right now, we've got more COVID cases again back in the jail, which means we have to be very careful about the number of people we bring into the jail. 303-441-4917 regarding deputy and security employment, Boulder County Sheriffs Office Headquarters King tells their stories of their internal and external struggles. Some are serious repeat offenders. Right now, 87% of people in the jail are awaiting trial. Were not always the best resource. We discovered during the Marshall Fire that we did not have pre-drawn polygons if we need to do evacuations. Im still hoping to win, he said. Ken Wilson, former Boulder City Council member OEM is not as well staffed as I would like it to be. (Courtesy photos) By Mitchell Byars |. Our Emergency Citizen Notification System is inadequate, which I and other public safety leaders in Boulder County are in the process of addressing. What I will figure out as the sheriff is what's the better way to do this. Clint Folsom, Mayor of Superior Im honored to see all the support across the county, and Im really excited to be the next sheriff in Boulder County.. Weve got staff with COVID, weve got nursing staff with COVID. 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We were very careful and calculated. We have two questions here that I'm going to mashup: the sheriff's office has been in the news for inappropriate taser use and the court has come down on the office. So it is a balancing act and it's a balancing act every day. Karen Breslin Breslin for US Senate 2 minute Dan Chapin Dan Chapin County Assembly video Hayes: In my career at Boulder police, we dealt with camping and transients. How will you make sure people are getting into those services? So you could be the victim of a crime now in Boulder County and because the defendant can't go to the jail, can't be arrested on a warrant, he or she holds the whole system hostage. It's a challenge for the judges. Absolutely. Johnson: Its a great step forward, but its also years down the road. Not a lot of great stuff has come out of the response to homelessness in Boulder. The Moving can be an exciting experience. We provide the citizens of Boulder. Being Sheriff is a huge responsibility that I take very seriously. Louisville Police Chief David Hayes advocates a culture shift in the department. What I envision as the sheriff is having the right people in the room housing authority, sheriffs office, the DA, etc. Neal Shah, Superior Town Trustee I also had a 36-year career at the Boulder Police Department serving in many leadership roles, including deputy chief of police (1998-2014). At the end of the day, the 410 or so people who are living in (the jail) are our responsibility, as are the employees. Colorado is in a golden moment for gun law reform. Louisville Police Chief David Hayes advocates a "culture shift" in the department. Brian Wong, Lafayette City Council We know, besides medical, dental, we've also gotten the mental health component to all this. How would you change the climate? 2025 14th St. We have a great relationship with our school system and also a great relationship with our hospitals in Louisville. The next batch of unofficial results is expected to be released at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. 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. Sign up for a weekly newsletter from Boulder Beat. Curtis Johnson has won the Democratic nomination for Boulder County sheriff, and, barring a surprise entry in the general election, will be the first new sheriff for the county in 20 years. What I envision as the sheriff is having the right people in the room housing authority, sheriffs office, the DA, etc. Johnson: First, you have to look at recidivism at the micro level, because each individuals has different challenges they face. The men are vying for Pelles spot in the Democratic primary. 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. The Moving can be an exciting experience. How would you improve community education around disasters and emergency response? As I was trying to figure how I was going to vote, Boulder Weekly news editor Will Brendza suggested that I devote my column to the subject. The Everbridge system also requires that you be at home, or that you have your phone, or that you've registered and it just didn't work as well as it possibly could have. Or create some safer camping areas? Community engagement and trust Boulder County Sheriff: David D. Hayes By Camera staff | PUBLISHED: June 5, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. | UPDATED: June 5, 2022 at 9:36 a.m. David Hayes (Courtesy photo) Editor's note: This article has. Never did I think my home in suburban Louisville would burn to the ground from a wildfire.(Authors note: Both Johnson and Hayes lost homes in the Marshall Fire.). Lobby Hours: Both you and your opponent have had long careers in law enforcement. Boulder County residents feel less safe than they did in the past. I am a product of Boulder, born and raised, also a product of Boulder Valley School District. email The entire series, including Afterhours at the Radio Bookclub, is available as a podcast. What did we learn from all this? I do believe there is time to review policy and review how the jail operates. That seems to me something we can work on with the health department as opposed to an out-and-out ban. Sending people to state prisons, theres no more room. Personnel Section : We also know we had a couple of deputies transporting a CU student who had too much to drink. Johnson: I am aware of them, and after a significant policy change in the jail, the second incident (of inappropriate tasering) occurred. A lot of systems in place were focused on the western part of the county. There are no Republicans running for Boulder County positions in this primary. Aaron Brockett, Mayor of Boulder I would like to look at other options before we start getting law enforcement involved, whether thats safe parking areas or other services. Carlos David Campos, 31; Samuel . I also understand the perspective that cash bail can be harmful to people who are already in a disadvantaged situation. Below is a transcription, edited for clarity and brevity, of their debate. Curtis Johnson: My name is Curtis Johnson, I'm running for sheriff. Were in this pickle. Im not eager to advance another. H.Q. As the sheriff, my job is to provide the best information we can to our lawmakers. Disaster response The battle for democracy is being waged at the Jan. 6 hearings, but it can seem abstract. Update: According to unofficial results posted by the Boulder County Clerk and Recorders office at 12:58 a.m., Curtis Johnson had 70.77% of the vote with 30,787 votes, and Dave Hayes had 29.23% of the vote with 12, 714 votes. Thats a different discussion, Setting the bail, though, is ultimately a discretion we want our judges to have. I work with state legislature now. Testing and the application process can last several weeks in order to organize the different steps. KGNU is made possible by listeners like you! Im not sure we can fully look at that until we get through the COVID situation and get back to running normal jail. Rex is fully committed to support Dave Hayes in his continued run for Boulder County Sheriff. Aren Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem of Longmont Both of the sheriff candidates lost their homes in the fire. Not all positions require all of the testing, and the above list is not inclusive of all the testing. Editors note: This article has been updated to correct the candidates age. The Office of Emergency Management that currently exists is funded by Boulder County and the city of Boulder, and thats who it serves. We were one of the first Boulder County agencies that brought on BolaWrap, which is an alternative to tasers and certainly an alternative to firearms in terms of taking people in crisis in custody. Most recently, the Marshall fire. After a state law change and an increase in funding, Boulder County will have more beds for people with behavioral health needs. While there is some culture of accountability on the back end, there may be a need for a culture change within the organization about how we treat people. That seems to me something we can work on with the health department as opposed to an out-and-out ban. I believe recidivism is best reduced when we can set people up to succeed by helping them find housing, employment and behavioral health services.. Both Hayes and Johnson have extensive experience in law enforcement. Was there a perspective we missed, or facts we didnt consider? Or create some safer camping areas? Edie Hooton, State Representative A vote for Dave Hayes is a better option that will increase the safety of our loved ones, homes, animals and the environment that Rex is still committed to protect. There was certainly pushback, but it was the right decision. We have an in-house mental health clinician, and also while as the chief of police, we became accredited for the first time in our history by the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and the County Sheriffs of Colorado. Even in Louisville, we have folks who go tot a church or big box stores. Boulder County residents feel less safe than they have in the past. Keep independent community-powered radio strong in our community. I had the opportunity to speak with Curt this evening and offer him my congratulations., I will of course continue to serve the Louisville community as police chief, and alongside my staff and officers will continue to enhance public safety and quality of life in our community. Ultimately, I think its discretion the judges should have.. He is originally from Hawaii and enjoys the beach, camping, golf, beer and writing third-person bios about himself that exaggerate how outdoorsy he is. Im not sure how strong a role law enforcement should play in that. Sheriff Joe Pelle Were just kicking the can down the road. Johnson:I think first you have to look at recidivism at a micro level, not the macro level, as each individual that enters the criminal justice system has different challenges that they face, whether it be behavioral health, housing, employment all those factors can lead to somebody doing crimes. Other municipalities have their own emergency managers. Ruth Wright, former State Representative. We need to figure out a plan for going forward.