>> Updated Services for Citizens (01/09)

A Message from Sheriff Ted Mink

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing the best possible services to its citizens.  In the last year we made improvements to some of the ways we do business.  Here are just a few examples.

Online crime reporting
In late 2008 the Sheriff's Office began accepting crime reports online via www.jeffcosheriff.com.  Citizens may report crimes like harassment, theft and vandalism using our simple online tool.  This program can generate the paperwork you need for your insurance company following a crime of this type, while providing information to investigators.  Of course, you can always report a crime by calling our main line at 303-277-0211, or 911 for a crime in progress.

New and improved crime mapping
Our agency unveiled a new and improved crime mapping tool based on citizen feedback.  This program allows you to check online for crimes reported near your home, school, work, or any other location in unincorporated Jefferson County.  The program uses Google maps, so it is user-friendly and familiar to many.  Crime mapping is also available from our homepage, www.jeffcosheriff.com.

Mediation of complaints
In 2008 the Sheriff's Office began offering mediation as an option to citizens who report complaints with our agency.  Mediation is conducted by an independent, professional third party mediator.  It is optional, and may be appropriate in cases where a discussion of police procedures or demeanor may help both parties better understand each other's position. 

In one recent example, a citizen witnessed a driver run a red light, then noticed that a nearby deputy did not stop the driver.  Following a complaint to the Sheriff's Office, the citizen agreed to mediation.  The deputy listened and agreed with the citizen's position that the red light runner was dangerous.  He was then able to explain that he was unable to stop because he was on the way to a domestic violence assault involving serious injuries.

Precinct services
We continue to offer services at our three Patrol precincts.  Our headquarters in Golden is a full-service location, while our Ken-Caryl and Evergreen locations offer a wide range of services including fingerprinting, dog licensing, VIN verifications and release of criminal records.

Sector-based policing
If you've ever noticed several deputies patrolling in the same area, what you're seeing is sector-based policing.  This strategy places more officers in areas where crime is up, rather than distributing them evenly across the county map.  Although all areas are "covered" using this method, the areas with recent crime activity get more attention and more preventive police presence.

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