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CLAIM YOUR POWER AGAINST FRAUD IN 2012

Identity theft, financial and other types of consumer fraud continue to top of the list of crimes that most concern consumers. Make one of your 2012 New power against fraud programYear's resolution include protecting yourself from becoming a crime victim.

The District Attorney's Office offers FREE Power Against Fraud programs for people of all ages and for groups of all types. Call 303-271-6790 today to schedule your presentation.

Are you the victim of Identity Theft?

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

District Attorney's 4th Annual Safety Fair

Saturday, August 25, 2012

9:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds

 

FREE document shredding, electronics recycling, activities for kids, adults and seniors. Dozens of outdoor demonstrations and exhibits as well as 80 booths in the main exhibit hall. Free credit reports run and reviewed by FirstBank officers. Fun for the entire family!

 


Elder Abuse Unit 

 Learn more about the District Attorney's Elder Abuse Unit by watching the video.

 Learn more about the first Elder Abuse Unit in the state and how they help protect seniors from crime.

Elder abuse has become one of the fastest growing crimes in our community. It is often under-reported and under-investigated.  

  • Over 20% of Jefferson County’s population is over the age of 60.
  • It is projected that by 2020  27% of the Jefferson County population will be elderly.

Elder Abuse Prosecution UnitThe District Attorney's Elder Abuse Unit is the only one of its kind in the State of Colorado and is leading the charge in this type of prosecution.

The  prosecution team works closely with local law enforcement agencies, Adult Protective Services, private organizations and professionals to locate and hold accountable those who commit these crimes. (more)

 Video: Elder Abuse Unit Discussed on MartinoTV

 

Domestic Violence Awareness MonthFamily Violence Unit 

The District Attorney’s Family Violence Unit was created to serve victims of domestic violence and streamline the prosecution process.

Keeping victims safe while holding offenders accountable is our first priority. Working with law enforcement and community service providers we can reduce the escalating pattern of abuse in our community. More.

 

Redefining Recovery

recovery court
Jefferson County has joined the national movement towards a successful justice strategy for dealing with drug dependent offenders and their impact on our communities.  Recovery courts, also called drug courts, can quickly identify the chemically dependent and actively intervene to break the cycle of substance abuse, addiction and crime.

Recovery Court Helps Addicts (Columbine Courier, 09-7-11, by Emile Hallez)


The First Judicial District Mental Health Court  

Modeled after a similar program in San Jose, California, the First Judicial District’s Juvenile Mental Health Court is the first of its kind in Colorado and one of only seven in the U.S. The mental health court was created to divert certain youth with mental health issues out of the juvenile delinquency system and provide them and their families the help and resources they need. 

 

 Jeffco's First Boys & Girls Club

                                 Jefferson County’s first Boys & Girls Club opened its boys and girls clubdoors in August 2010. Over 500 families have signed up and paid the nominal $2 annual membership fee for their kids to participate in activities that promote academic success, help youth develop character and leadership skills necessary for healthy lifestyles.

Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver 


 

Cell Phones for Seniors

cell phones for srThe District Attorney and the TRIAD are offering free cell phones to seniors for emergency use. The phones are programmed to dial only 911 but can be a valuable resource for many older adults.

 

TRIAD in the First Judicial District

triadTriad is a partnership between the criminal justice system, community groups and seniors citizens. TRIAD develops and implement crime prevention and education programs for older adults.  Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the DA's Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call 303-271-6970.


 

ECU homepageEconomic crime hurts YOU!
It can take hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to clean up the wreckage caused by identity theft and other economic crimes. The District Attorney's Economic Crime Unit specializes in education and prosecution.

 

District Attorney’s 2010 Annual Report

annual repThe District Attorney’s Office seeks justice by investigating and prosecuting those who violate the law, while fostering public safety and preserving the rights of victims of crime. 

Although the primary function of the District Attorney's Office is prosecution, there are also units devoted to victim/witness assistance, economic crime investigation and prosecution, fraud prevention, crimes against children, Internet sex offender investigations, elder abuse, and non-violent offender rehabilitation. 2010 Annual Report 

 

CheezoInternet Safety and Investigations

The Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney's Child Sex Offender Internet Investigation (CSOII) Program combines strict enforcement with prevention through education. Through the Internet Safety Program, internet safety training has been given to over 5,000 kids. The program is valuable for parent groups as well, and has been modified for kids and adults of all ages.

Learn more about the District Attorney's Internet Investigations Unit and how they are helping to protect kids on the Internet.

Learn more about how the Internet Investigations Unit is working to take down child predators.

Contact Cheezo or the CSOII Unit via email . . .
Cheezo@jeffco.us. Contact Cheezo or the Child Internet Investigations Sex Offender Unit for any of the following:

  • Suspected Internet predators situations involving children only
  • Child pornography
  • Requesting an Internet safety presentation
  • Questions from children on Internet and cell phone safety issues
  • Valuable tips and online sites for children

Please leave your name, the law enforcement jurisdiction where you reside, and a phone number. Parents can use this form if they have concerns about their kids being approached online. TipLine form 

 


For the Spanish-speaking Community:
The District Attorney's Office is committed to protecting all children who access the Internet. We now provide some of our literature in Spanish and can provide a Spanish-speaking interpreter at Internet safety presentations for kids and parents.  For more information, contact Leticia Gutierrez at 303-271-6770.

Para la comunidad Hispano hablante:
La Oficina Fiscal del Distrito está comprometida a proteger a todos los niños que tienen acceso a la Internet, ya sea a través de computadora o de su teléfono celular móvil.  Ahora proporcionamos algo de nuestra literatura en Español y podemos proporcionar a un intérprete en las presentaciones de Seguridad de la Internet para los niños y los padres. Para más información, contacte a Leticia Gutierrez al 303-271-6770.

Consejos de Seguridad:
Consejos de Seguridad para la Internet y Teléfonos Celulares haz clic aquí.
Consejos para Myspace y otros sitios similares haz
clic aquí.

 

 

 

 


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Presumption of Innocence

The bringing of criminal charges against any person, whether by complaint, information, or grand jury indictment is only a legal allegation of criminal conduct. All persons are presumed innocent in the criminal justice system unless they are found guilty by a judge or jury. Any information in this Web site about cases handled by the First Judicial District Attorney's Office is provided solely for the purposes of public information and awareness.


 

 

 

Recent Press Releases
Dec 15, 2011 - Three Indicted in 2003 Death of Heather DeWild in 2003
Dec 9, 2011 - 327 ½ years to life Prison Sentence for Serial Rapist
Dec 2, 2011 - Lakewood Man given 8 Years Prison for Securities Fraud
Nov 23, 2011 - Guilty for Attempted Murder Police Officer and Casino Robbery
Nov 18, 2011 - Guilty verdicts for man who opened fire on police officers

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Last Modified: Jan 4, 2012 11:27 AM


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