Crime Prevention and Safety

crime prevention team The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preventing crime in Jefferson County. Three crime prevention deputies act as liaisons with the public, speaking to homeowner organizations, schools, scouting groups, businesses and other community groups. The deputies are also responsible for helping residents to start or revive Neighborhood Watches.

We strongly encourage residents to take steps to prevent themselves from becoming victims. It may be as simple as closing your garage door or locking your vehicle. Or, start a Neighborhood Watch group in your area -- it is one of the best crime prevention programs anywhere.

North Jeffco Crime Prevention deputy
303-271-5363

South Jeffco Crime Prevention deputy
720-377-2002

Mountain area Crime Prevention deputy
720-497-7860

Below are links that may be useful to citizens seeking to prevent crime or concerned about specific issues in their neighborhoods.

Top 10 Crime Prevention Tips
Simple ways to keep yourself, your family, and your stuff safe.

Crime and Quality-of-Life Quiz
Do you know what to do in these situations?

Crime Analysis

Crime Mapping
Check out crime in your neighborhood.

Auto Theft Prevention

Vehicle Theft (PDF)

Is Your Car Vulnerable? (05/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Burglary Prevention & Neighborhood Awareness

Home Security Survey (PDF)
Take this do-it-yourself test to see how safe your home really is.

Reporting: How, When ... and Why (12/2003)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

The First Line of Defense Against Crimes of Opportunity (02/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

While You Were Out (04/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Residential Reminders (09/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

End-of-Year Safety Issues (10/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Inside the Mind of a Criminal (02/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Simple Steps You Can Take to Prevent Burglary (11/2006)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Tips on Keeping Your Home, Valuables Safe
The Denver Channel

Graffiti

Graffiti: What it Means, What to Do (whom to call, how to remove it...)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Identity Theft

Identity Theft
It could happen to you. How to prevent and recover from identity theft.

Traffic Safety

How to Report Traffic Violations/Concerns

What Happens After a Crash? (07/2008)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Cycling in Jefferson County

The Consequences of Drunk Driving (08/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

The Truth About Traffic Accidents (05/2006)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Winter Driving & Safety Tips for Motorists (11/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Scooters
Just what exactly is legal when it comes to scooters or mini-bikes?

The Truth About Scooters (1/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Residential Parking (PDF)

New Rules for Teen Drivers (05/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Child Safety

Safety Tips for Kids (06/2009)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Stranger Danger Points to Ponder (01/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Put Safety First on Halloween (10/2003)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

School's In: Back-to-School Safety (09/2003)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Teen Safety

Runaways: Information of Parents (10/2008)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Teens in the Driver's Seat (08/2008)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Internet Safety for Teens and Parents

Back to (Middle & High) School (08/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Dangerous Games Kids Play (02/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Underage Drinking (05/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Another Hard Look at School Safety (10/2006)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Back to School with Safe-2-Tell (08/2006)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Safety During Prom Season (03/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Safety Tips

Fireworks

Fireworks: Know the Laws, Know the Risks (06/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Using 911 & Emergency Notifications

All You Need to Know about Calling 911 (07/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

EPN Phone System
Why the Sheriff's Office is calling you in an emergency.

Personal Safety

E-mail Scams 101 (09/2008)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Safe Travels this Summer (05/2008)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Sexual Assault: Reduce Your Risk (02/2008)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Keeping Records and Keeping Tabs (12/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Avoiding Holiday Hazards (11/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Sex Offenders (10/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Senior Safety
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Solicitors
Steps to take to keep unwanted solicitors away.

Safe Summer Activities (06/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Police Impersonators: What Motorists Can Do (06/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Neighbor Issues

Animal Control

Animal Control Home
Problem barking, off-leash dogs, animal cruelty and related issues.

Pets, People ... and Keeping Peace (07/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Other

Foreclosed Homes and Their Impact on Neighborhoods (04/2008)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

County Ordinances
Parking, curfew for minors, panhandling, animal control, etc.

Liquor Laws (PDF)

Get Involved/Learn More

Citizens' Academy
Want to learn more about the Sheriff's Office -- from the inside? Enroll in our Citizens' Academy.

National Night Out
America's night out against crime.

Ride-Along
Ride along with a deputy sheriff on a day shift, swing shift, or graveyard shift.

Neighborhood Watch: Uniting Neighbors (07/2003)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Realty Watch
Joining forces with area real estate agents for safer neighborhoods.

Volunteer

Deputy Hugs
A program providing comforting teddy bears to young victims of crime or crisis. Donations needed!

For Your Information

Links
Links to helpful Web sites on a variety of law enforcement and safety topics.

Traffic Enforcement: What's Going on Behind the Badge?
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

A New Look at Domestic Violence (09/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Law Enforcement Approaches to Citizens with Mental Illness (03/2007)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Alarm Response Policy: What You Need to Know (06/2003)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

New Neighbor in Southeast Jeffco (11/2003)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Year in Review: SMART JeffCo (11/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Times are Changing at the JCSO (12/2004)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

South Precinct Open for Service (03/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Deputy Liaisons Reach Out to HOAs (04/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Jeffco's Fleet Gets a Facelift/DNA Specialist (08/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

In Case of Disaster (09/2005)
A Message From Sheriff Ted Mink.

Can't find what you're looking for? Visit our links page.

Last Modified: Mar 31, 2011 11:33 AM