Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

Please join us in congratulating the newest deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Training Academy!

As the eighth graduating class of the ACSO Training Academy, these 21 recruits officially became deputies and officers after being sworn in on June 18 in front of their family and friends.

As the host agency for the academy, ACSO is proud to train recruits for both our agency and our law enforcement partners. Of this graduating class, 18 will serve with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, 2 will serve with the Summit County Sheriff's Office, and 1 will join the University of Colorado Anschutz Police Department.

Over the past 22 weeks, they completed rigorous training, demonstrating dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to serving others. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and accomplishments.

Thank you for taking the oath to serve and protect. We wish each of you a safe and rewarding law enforcement career! 👏👏

CU Anchutz Officer Borquez
Deputy Brazile
Deputy Brokos
Summit County Deputy Cartwright
Deputy Cook
Deputy Davis
Deputy Domingo
Summit County Deputy Horn
Deputy Jegers
Deputy Jones
Deputy Long
Deputy Machock
Deputy Olivas
Deputy Palifroni
Deputy Perales
Deputy Quiroz-Avila
Deputy Raugust
Deputy Scherck
Deputy Stapleton
Deputy Taylor
Deputy Woodside

6/23: The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office non-emergency phone line has been fully restored, and all technical issues have been resolved. Please call 303-795-4711 for all non-emergency situations. The 911 emergency line was not affected.
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The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency phone line is currently unavailable. If you need police assistance for a non-emergency situation, please call 911. Dispatchers will continue to answer both emergency and non-emergency calls through 911 until further notice. We’ll provide updates as soon as the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience.

🚨 FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT OPERATION 🚨
June 22 – July 4, 2026

🔥 Stage 1 Fire Ban in Effect - Right now, all fireworks are illegal to use in unincorporated Arapahoe County.

To help keep our communities safe during the Independence Day holiday, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office will conduct enhanced fireworks enforcement operations.

✔ Extra deputies will be deployed before and during the holiday.
✔ Illegal fireworks violations will be enforced when probable cause exists.
✔ Illegal fireworks will be seized and confiscated as required by Colorado law.
✔ Citations may be issued for fireworks violations.

Illegal fireworks have consistently resulted in numerous calls for service and can pose serious safety risks.

Help protect your neighbors, first responders, and our community by following all fireworks laws and restrictions.

Get your resume ready, we're hiring!

➡️ Deputy Sheriff - Part-Time Investigator

We have a tremendous amount of opportunity, training, and growth for our employees, so come join our award-winning agency and work with the best of the best!

APPLY NOW: ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://jobs.arapahoeco.gov/SheriffsOffice/job/Centennial-Deputy-Sheriff-Part-Time-Investigator-2026-CO-80112/1400466000/

Job postings close on June 30, 2026.

Arapahoe Sheriff Investigators Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing 63-Year-Old Man

Arapahoe County Sheriff Investigators are issuing an urgent public appeal for any information regarding Kevin Bailey, 63, who has been missing for five days. He was last seen on June 12, at approximately 2:00 p.m., at the front desk of the Woodland Estates Senior Living Center at 2500 S. Roslyn St., where he lives.

Bailey told an employee that he wanted to ride the bus and visit friends. He was last seen wearing either a black or dark blue sleeveless T-shirt, black pants or dark blue jeans, and black mule-style sandals. Before his disappearance, Bailey also told family members he was riding a bus and looking for work. Investigators are attempting to verify his movements and contacts after he left the senior living center.

Investigators developed information indicating Bailey was in the Denver metro area during the evening of June 12. His whereabouts since that time remain unknown. His cell phone is no longer active, and he does not have access to money or a debit card.

Investigators are concerned for Bailey’s welfare because he requires daily prescription medications and has not had access to them since June 11. Missing these medications could pose a serious risk to his health and have life-threatening consequences, making it critical to locate him as soon as possible. Contrary to earlier reports, he has not been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Bailey has no physical limitations, is fully verbal, and is known to be friendly. There were no restrictions preventing him from leaving the senior living facility.

He’s described as:
• Black male
• 6 feet tall
• Approximately 150 pounds
• Gray hair
• Brown eyes
• United States Air Force Veteran

Anyone who sees Kevin Bailey or has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center at 303-795-4711 or call 911 immediately.

Today, Sheriff Brown had the privilege of swearing in two new members of our team.

Please join us in welcoming Lt. Diana Cooley, who will serve in our Public Affairs Unit. Lt. Cooley brings 19 years of law enforcement experience and a background in public safety communications. She began her career with the Aurora Police Department as a Public Information Officer and most recently served as Chief of Police for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. We’re excited to have her on board!

We also welcomed back Deputy Pete Tasei, who was sworn in today after returning to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Tasei retired from ACSO about two years ago and has now returned in a part-time role with our Traffic Safety Unit.

Congratulations to Lt. Cooley and welcome back, Deputy Tasei! We’re proud to have both of you as part of the ACSO family.

Death Investigation at Construction Site of New Denver Broncos Training Facility

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on June 15, Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical emergency at the construction site of the new Denver Broncos Training Facility, located at 13409 E. Broncos Parkway. A construction worker was found unresponsive by co-workers in a confined ceiling area.

South Metro Fire Rescue crews responded and used tools to gain access to the worker. Despite rescue efforts, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause and manner of death remain under investigation by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.

Maintaining strong relationships with our federal partners remains a priority for our agency.

The FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation can’t accomplish our mission alone. Law enforcement partners from across Colorado and Wyoming met with FBI Director Kash Patel for a discussion about the challenges we are seeing locally as we crush violent crime together. As a bonus, the meeting was held at Coors Field in Denver, home of Colorado Rockies.

🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT 🚨

Kevin Bailey, 63, has been missing since June 12 at 9:30 a.m., when he left the Woodland Estates Senior Living Center in a rideshare vehicle and never returned. Kevin has a traumatic brain injury and early-stage Alzheimer's.

He's a black male, 6'0", 195 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants.

If you see Kevin Bailey or have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center at 303-795-4711.