Media Information & PIO Contacts
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will maintain an atmosphere of openness and cooperation with the news media limited only by mandates of law and the requirements of maintaining the integrity of criminal investigations. The information that is released to the news media must be devoid of prejudicial pretrial publicity and must not interfere with the rights of victims or with ongoing criminal investigations. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office personnel will make every effort to cooperate with news media personnel and agencies.
If you are a member of the news media and need immediate assistance please call 720-770-0178 to reach the on-call Public Information Officer. You may also email PIO@dcsheriff.net or fill out the form below however, emails may not get an immediate response and may be answered on the next business day.
Having trained and experienced Public Information Officers gives the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office an edge in delivering accurate, coordinated information to the news media and its citizens, in a timely and efficient manner.
Media inquiries: 720-770-0178
Email: pio@dcsheriff.net
Deborah Takahara
Public Information Director
Deputy Cocha Heyden
Public Information Officer/Social Media Coordinator
Deputy Ryan Falkner
Community Resources Deputy & PIO
Deputy Kathryn Nicola
Community Resources Deputy & PIO
Deputy Jeff Pelle
Community Resources Deputy & PIO
Contact the PIO's
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