The Elbert County Sheriff's Office

Current Focus

Undersheriff Heap sets priorities based on what is in the best interests of public safety. The following represent some of the focus areas Undersheriff Heap will target as high-priority functions going forward.

Traffic Safety – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) contracted with the University of Colorado to prepare a “Problem Identification Report” that was published in early 2009. The purpose of the report was to develop behavioural and enforcement based programs that improve traffic safety. The report listed Elbert County as third in the state for counties whose licensed drivers have the highest probability of crashing. Studies show that the majority of accidents in the county are caused by excessive speed, and the Sheriff’s Office will continue to address citizen complaints regarding excessive speed on our roadways.

Victims’ Rights – The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office places a high priority on protecting the rights of crime victims, throughout the arrest and prosecution process. This function benefits from one of the premiere victim advocates in the State of Colorado.

Domestic Violence and Child Abuse – These crimes are of ongoing concern in Elbert County, and such violence must be prevented. Vulnerable members of our community will be protected, and those perpetrating such crimes will be swiftly brought to justice.

Sexual Predators – The Sheriff’s Office regularly monitors those in our community with histories of perpetrating sex crimes and takes a proactive approach to prevent victimization. Random checks of these individuals along with special impact units track and arrest those in violation.