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Doin' Time with the Sheriff

Doin' Time with the Sheriff

By Pitkin County Sheriff's Office

A sneak peek into public safety in Pitkin County, from special events and trends in policing to other major issues or issues in the County that may impact you. You'll also hear from members of the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office as we highlight special projects and programs within the Office.
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Jail Planning and Community Safety Updates

Doin' Time with the SheriffMar 04, 2024

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Jail Planning and Community Safety Updates

Jail Planning and Community Safety Updates

Overview

This episode of "Doin' Time With The Sheriff" delves into significant updates concerning the Pitkin County community. It begins with an overview of a recent robbery on Smuggler Mountain Road, highlighting local law enforcement's swift response and offering listeners safety advice. The bulk of the episode focuses on the jail planning process, exploring various aspects such as financial considerations, the need for a new facility, community impact, and the emphasis on rehabilitation and prevention programs. The discussion underscores the importance of community safety, fiscal responsibility, and proactive approaches to law enforcement and public safety.

Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast by providing feedback and subscribing to stay updated on future episodes, emphasizing the podcast's role in fostering community awareness and participation in public safety efforts.

List of Episode Speakers

  • Alex Burchetta - Undersheriff at the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, host of the episode.
  • Sheriff Bugilone - Participates in the discussion on the jail planning process.
  • Dan Fellin - Jail division chief, discusses the jail planning process and community programs.
  • Parker Lathrop - Chief Deputy of Operations, provides updates on the Smuggler Mountain Road robbery.

Timestamps & Content Overview

  • 0:00-0:24 - Introduction by Alex Burchetta, Undersheriff at the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office. Announcement of episode topics: jail planning process and the recent robbery on Smuggler Mountain Road.
  • 0:24-3:51—Discussion on the recent robbery reported on Smuggler Mountain Road. Speakers include the Sheriff, Parker Lathrop (Chief Deputy of Operations), and Alex Burchetta. They provide details of the incident, the authorities' response, and safety advice for the community.
  • 3:51-11:52 - Conversation about the jail planning process with Sheriff Buglione and Jail Division Chief Dan Fellin. Discussion includes the status of the jail planning, options being considered, financial considerations, and the focus on community and rehabilitation programs.
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This is the first and only public safety podcast in Pitkin County, and western Colorado, talking about all things public safety. From what’s going on behind the scenes at the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, to special events or major incidents that may impact you or the community. We’re going to give you a sneak peek behind the curtain on conversations and topics at the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office. Our goal is to be as transparent as we possibly can be with our citizens, especially since transparency is one of our Core Values at the PCSO.

In this first episode, we’ll dive into all things wildfire from preparedness to planning, and give you great tips on how you can take personal responsibility to ensure you’re ready for the upcoming fire season. Sheriff Joe DiSalvo will talk about the statutory responsibilities of the Office of the Sheriff regarding wildfire, Chief Deputy of Operations Parker Lathrop will discuss the Ready, Set, Go program - focussing on the first two sections. Emergency Manager Valerie MacDonald will go into the last section of the Ready, Set, Go program and talk all about evacuations, and more great planning and preparedness tips.

Resources discussed in the podcast are linked below.

If you have any questions, suggestions, tips, or topics you would like us to cover in a future episode please feel free to email us at
podcast@pitkinsheriff.com

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RESOURCES

Sign up for Pitkin Alert: pitkinalert.org
Find out more about the Ready, Set, Go program: www.ready.gov/
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