Behind the Badge
Stop the Bleed is a national program that teaches non-medical professionals the basic skills and techniques to stop someone from bleeding out after an accident or traumatic incident. It is…
Deputy Scott Kelly always knew what he wanted to do when he grew up: serve in the army and be a police officer. Despite not having any family members serve…
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Deputy Jared Walter loves his job. Jared is the School Resource Officer (SRO) for Rocky Heights Middle School (RHMS). A career in law enforcement…
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has a team of volunteers who are making a huge difference in law enforcement. The Community Safety Volunteers (CSV) are Douglas County residents…
Deputy Jeff Pelle of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has law enforcement in his blood – he is a third-generation peace officer. Joe Pelle, Jeff’s dad, recently retired after…
Shawn Cummings has the heart of a public servant. It is this drive and personal fulfillment that helped Cummings get where he is today. Cummings grew up in Cedar…
Fire Chief Bob Baker grew up watching his father serve as a firefighter in Flint, Michigan, and the example never left him. He has devoted his life to public service…
Nursing is in Deb Miller’s blood. When she was four years old, all she wanted for Christmas was the Barbie doll that was a nurse. On Christmas morning that is…
Mark Adams plays double duty at Rock Canyon High School. To most, he is Deputy Adams, School Resource Officer (SRO) from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). To the freshman…
Erin Loeks spends much of her time educating. She might be a familiar face to many residents because she teaches the public safety courses for the South Metro Safety Foundation…
Einar Jensen, risk reduction specialist for South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR), is one of five on his team, but he is probably the most familiar to Castle Pines residents because…
Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) will soon add more than a dozen new fielded members. Currently DCSAR has about 50 trained volunteers. They come from many professional backgrounds, including…
By Celeste McNeil; photo courtesy of Sara Ratcliff Deputy Sara Ratcliff loves her job. She is part of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Mounted Patrol Division (MPD). Ratcliff has…