Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
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 […]
Douglas County Sheriff Reminds Citizens of Fire Danger in Douglas County
Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock would like to ask the public to be extremely careful with the use of fire through this upcoming weekend. Today the National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch warning of the onset, or possible onset, of wind and dry conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire […]
Ever dreamed about serving your community?
Ever dreamed about serving your community? The Community Safety Volunteer program lets you serve your community in your free time Learn more at our open house October 11 and in our video: http://www.dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-office/volunteering/ DOUGLAS COUNTY – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is holding its 11th annual Community Safety Volunteer Academy to train citizens who have […]
Douglas County joins Waze Connected Citizens Program
Douglas County today announced a two-way data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time navigation app. This collaboration will assist those who live, work and play in Douglas County with important information about current road conditions and construction projects to assist their commute around the county. “We know that one of the most common feedback items […]
Press Conference Reference Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred On September 2, 2016
WHO: Sheriff Tony Spurlock; District Attorney George Brauchler; Dr. Chris Winter, Trauma Medical Director at Parker Adventist Hospital and Steve Brite, Detective Dan Brite’s Brother WHEN: September 9, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Parker Adventist Hospital, Inspiration Room A&B 9395 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO 80138 […]
Douglas County Fallen Officer Fund
Fallen Officer Fund of Douglas County Foundation is a Colorado 501(c)(3), tax exempt charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible under Tax ID #20-5599045. The purpose of the Fallen Officer Fund is to provide assistance to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office members who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Your tax exempt donation […]
Deputy Injured While Responding to a Suicidal Subject
On August 2, 2016, at approximately 2:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to a suicidal subject near the area of Dixon Drive and Alpine Drive in unincorporated Douglas County. The suspect got into a motor home and started to leave area as deputies were responding to the scene. The suspect shot at our deputies and our […]
Douglas County Experiencing a Trend of Vehicle Trespasses
Since late July and early August, The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of vehicle trespasses. The areas of Highlands Ranch and Parker have seen the highest increase of these incidents, but areas in Roxborough and Castle Rock have also been targeted. The majority of these crimes occur in the late afternoon […]
Are you Ready for an Emergency?
Throughout the month of September, Douglas County will join with other local and state governments throughout the nation supporting National Emergency Preparedness month, encouraging households, businesses and communities to plan for year-round readiness in the event of an emergency, including a natural disaster. According to the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
Douglas County Lifts Fire Restrictions
Effective immediately by Order of Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock all Fire Restrictions for unincorporated areas of Douglas County have been lifted Prohibited Activities: None (providing acting within Colorado State Law) Allowable Activities: Resume normal activity as usual. Please remain responsible and diligent anytime fire is in use.
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Douglas County Commissioners Adopt Marijuana Grow Regulations
Marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but it doesn’t mean you can grow as much as you want, wherever you want. That’s a message the new Douglas County ordinance regulating the growing, cultivation and processing of marijuana clarifies for those living in unincorporated areas of the County. The new ordinance, adopted by the Board of […]
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 […]