Posts Tagged ‘Weld County Sheriff Office’

Lessons Learned from Deputy’s Death

By Mike Bauman The tragic death of Weld County Sheriff Deputy, Sam Brownlee, provides a number of possible lessons for local law enforcement. Here are three. 1)  The importance of proper high-risk traffic stop techniques cannot be understated.  These techniques should include standardized training across agency lines.  High-risk traffic stops provide officers with a tactical [...]

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Nearly 5000 Weld County Residents Are Packing “Heat”

By Mike Bauman Recent information from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office shows nearly 5000 Weld County residents have concealed handgun permits.  Permit holders tend to be a secretive bunch, understandably not wanting others to know they carry.  However, most cite two primary reasons for carrying firearms: 1)  The desire to have the means to protect [...]

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Wanted!!! Copper Thieves

By Mike Bauman This year Weld County has experienced numerous thefts of copper wire.  Studies have shown that approximately 20% of people commit 80% of crimes.  You could make our community safer.  If you can identify any of the individuals associated with these crimes, please contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at: Email: warrants@co.weld.co.us Phone: [...]

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