Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Working Towards Public Safety Communications Re- Accreditation
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the upcoming CALEA Public Safety Communications re-accreditation on-site assessment. This program is a joint effort of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO). The program was developed in 1999. The goal of this accreditation program is […]
Douglas County Search & Rescue Recruitment Meeting
Do you enjoy helping others? Do you have a love for the outdoors and personal time to volunteer? Then come join us for an informational meeting. DCSAR, a nonprofit, all-volunteer team will host an informational meeting that is open to all interested applicants which are at least 18 years of age. When: July 19, […]
Stage 1 Fire Restriction
By Order of Sheriff Tony Spurlock Stage 1 fire restrictions, are now in place. Ordinance No. O-012-004, restricting open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County. General Guidance on Stage 1 restrictions follows below: Prohibited Activities: Open burning of any kind. Use of fireworks. Allowable Activities: Fires […]
9-1-1 accepts text messages
Did you know that you can send a text message to 9-1-1? Available in Douglas and Elbert counties since 2015, texting to 9-1-1 provides accessibility to the hearing- and speech-impaired population and provides an alternative to reach help in a dangerous situation when a voice call is not possible or where a voice call […]