Behind the Badge Archive

Each month, Sheriff Ted Mink shares information with citizens on safety topics that affect their lives in a column called "Behind the Badge."  Topics include crime prevention, personal safety tips, new laws or policies that affect citizens, Sheriff's Office activities and crime trend alerts.

Note: As you read, be mindful of the date on the message, as some information may have changed.

 

 

Archived Columns 

2010

Census 2010: Be Safe and Be Counted (February 2010)

"Sexting" and Teens: What Message Are You Sending? (January 2010)

2009

Five New Year's Resolutions for a Safer 2010 (December 2009)

It's the Most Overwhelming Time of the Year (November 2009)

Preventing Identity Theft in 2010 (October 2009)

Can You Help Solve a Mystery (September 2009)

Sheriff's Safety Fair: Do You Know How to ... (August 2009)

What You Need to Know about Calling 911 (July 2009)

Safety Tips for Kids (June 2009)

Colorado LifeTrak: Protecting Those Who Wander (May 2009)

Wildfire Prevention Starts with You (April 2009)

How to Avoid Coyote Conflicts (March 2009)

Go Behind the Scenes at the Sheriff's Office in the Free Citizens' Academy (February 2009)

Updated Services for Citizens (January 2009) 

 

2008

Crime and Quality-of-Life Quiz (December 2008)

Why Spay or Neuter Your Pet? (November 2008)

Runaways: Information for Parents (October 2008)

E-mail Scams 101 (September 2008)

Teens in the Driver's Seat (August 2008)

What Happens After a Crash? (July 2008)

Cycling in Jefferson County (June 2008)

Safe Travels This Summer (May 2008)

Foreclosed Homes and their Impact on Neighborhoods (April 2008)

Traffic Enforcement: What's Going on Behind the Badge? (March 2008)

Sexual Assault: Reduce Your Risk (February 2008)

Can You Help Find a Missing Person? (January 2008)

 

2007

Keeping Records and Keeping Tabs (December 2007)

Avoiding Holiday Hazards (November 2007)

Sex Offenders (October 2007)

A New Look at Domestic Violence (September 2007)

The Consequences of Drunk Driving (August 2007)

Living With Wildlife (July 2007)

Safe Summer Activities (June 2007)

Underage Drinking (May 2007)

Crime Mapping and More (April 2007)

Law Enforcement Approaches to Citizens with Mental Illnesses (March 2007)

Dangerous Games Kids Play (February 2007)

Sheriff's Office to Aid Residents in Graffiti Cleanup (January 2007)

 

2006

Top 10 Crime Prevention Tips of 2006 (December 2006)

Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent Burglary (November 2006)

Another Hard Look at School Safety (October 2006)

Business Watch and the Power to Prevent Crime (September 2006)

Back to School with Safe2Tell (August 2006)

Jeffco's Unsolved Mysteries (July 2006)

Sheriff's Office Joins Forces with Area Realtors (June 2006)

The Truth About Traffic Accidents (May 2006)

Safety Concerns for Seniors (April 2006)

MySpace and More: Internet Safety Tips for Parents and Teens (February 2006)

A Look Inside the Jefferson County Jail (January 2006)

 

2005

New Web Site Packed with Useful Features (December 2005)

Winter Driving & Safety Tips for Motorists (November 2005)

Open Lines of Communication (October 2005)

In Case of Disaster (September 2005)

Jeffco's Fleet Gets a Facelift/DNA Specialist (August 2005)

All You Need to Know about Calling 911 (July 2005)

Fireworks: Know the Laws, Know the Risks (June 2005)

New Rules for Teen Drivers (May 2005)

Deputy Liaisons Reach Out to HOAs (April 2005)

South Precinct Open for Service (March 2005)

Inside the Mind of a Criminal (February 2005)

Stranger Danger Points to Ponder (January 2005)

 

2004

Times are Changing at the JCSO (December 2004)

Year in Review: SMART JeffCo (November 2004)

End-of-Year Safety Issues (October 2004)

Residential Reminders (September 2004)

Back to (Middle & High) School (August 2004)

Pets, People ... and Keeping Peace (July 2004)

Police Impersonators: What Motorists Can Do (June 2004)

Is Your Car Vulnerable? (May 2004)

While You Were Out (April 2004)

Safety During Prom Season (March 2004)

The First Line of Defense Against Crimes of Opportunity (February 2004)

The Truth About Scooters (January 2004)

 

2003

Reporting: How, When ... and Why (December 2003) 

New Neighbor in Southeast Jeffco (November 2003)

Put Safety First on Halloween (October 2003)

School's In: Back-to-School Safety (September 2003)

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft (August 2003)

Neighborhood Watch: Uniting Neighbors (July 2003)

Alarm Response Policy: What You Need to Know (June 2003) 

 

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