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• Sheriffs criticize Colorado gun laws

  April 3, 2013 8:37 PM

  DENVER - Sheriffs from more than a dozen Colorado counties held a news conference Wednesday to highlight what they see as flaws with the state's new gun control laws. The event was held a short distance away from the Denver Police Academy where President Obama held up the gun laws... more »

• Trading for marijuana: Is this legal? Play Video

  February 22, 2013 1:28 AM

  Marijuana users are getting creative when it comes to getting their hands on pot. They're using web sites like Craigslist to trade merchandise for marijuana. Plug in "marijuana" on Craigslist and a laundry list of postings will appear. People are looking to trade anything and everything from cell phones... more »

• Cops jailed 564 drivers for DUI over Halloween

  November 14, 2012 5:01 PM

  Colorado State Troopers and law enforcement officers across the state arrested 564 on charges of drinking and driving during the week of Halloween. The data compiled by the Colorado Department of Transportation show Denver lead the state with 72 arrests, Colorado Springs had the second most with 46. ... more »

• Two longtime Pueblo law enforcement officers killed in plane crash Play Video

  September 1, 2012 7:40 PM

  We are continuing to bring you the latest information on a plane crash that killed two law enforcement officers from Pueblo. We've learned that Captain Leide Defusco with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and retired Pueblo Police Department Captain John Barger were both killed in that crash in the... more »

• Recipients named for law enforcement awards

  May 16, 2012 3:54 PM

  Several are honored at the Southeastern Colorado Law Enforcement Association Annual Awards in Pueblo. Winners are recognized for significant work they did in 2011. There are several categories, including Uniformed Officer of the Year. Five awards were given in that category to Chief James Chamberlin of the Walsenburg Police... more »

• Drones coming to a sky near you as interest surges

  April 1, 2012 12:04 PM

  BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - Drones are the signature weapon of U.S. wars in the 21st century. Just as Humvees became a presence on U.S. highways in the 1990s after the first war with Iraq, interest in non-military uses of drones from policing to farming is rising. Thousands of hobbyists are... more »

• CSPD to honor officers and civilians

  January 25, 2012 5:24 PM

  The Colorado Springs Police Department and members of the community will be celebrating the CSPD Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, January 26th at 6:00 PM. The ceremony at Stargazers will recognize the Civilian Employee of the Year, followed by 19 citizens who have assisted in the prevention of a... more »

• Police use new tactics in DUI crackdowns Play Video

  December 28, 2011 11:40 PM

  Well over 1300 people have been busted for drunk driving in the state since Thanksgiving Week according to the Colorado State Patrol. Investigators report there were 14 fatal crashes during that time that were alcohol related. The holiday season is always a big time for drunken driving arrests. As we... more »

• Mayor calls for end to DUI checkpoints Play Video

  November 9, 2011 8:48 PM

  Sobriety checkpoints may soon be a thing of the past in Colorado Springs. As part of his budget for next year, Mayor Steve Bach recommended the police department no longer use the checkpoints because they are inefficient at catching drunk drivers. The mayor says he came to the decision... more »

• Drug bust in Colorado Springs

  September 8, 2011 4:41 PM

  DEA, along with several Colorado Springs and Pueblo law enforcement agencies, as well as the K9 unit, confiscated between three and four pounds of methamphetamines and a large amount of cash from an apartment complex on the 800 block of Circle Drive around 1pm this afternoon. A DEA agent... more »

• Torch run through Pueblo Wednesday

  May 23, 2011 6:42 PM

  Law enforcement officers from the Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff's Department, Colorado Department of Corrections, and the Colorado State Patrol are expected to carry the Special Olympics Colorado torch, the Flame of Hope, through the streets of Pueblo County on May 25. Runners will rally at the Red... more »

• To shoot or not to shoot....

  April 25, 2011 9:01 PM

  Friday a man was shot in Colorado Springs. He eventually died. The person behind the gun was a Colorado Springs Police Officer. To shoot or not to shoot is a choice no officer wants to make. Colorado Springs Police train to make the decision regularly. Part of that training... more »

• Former CBI deputy director charged with embezzlement

  October 25, 2010 7:44 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The former deputy director of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has been charged with felony embezzlement of public property and two misdemeanors. The Denver Post reports that Peter "Pete" Bramley Mang has been issued a summons. The charges were filed Sept. 22. The Jefferson County district... more »

• Crisis negotiation training brings agencies together

  October 13, 2010 7:24 PM

  Law enforcement agencies teamed up in Pueblo Wednesday for training in crisis negotiations. The training took place at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. In one scenario SWAT teams and communication workers responded to a mock hostage situation. The training brought together the Colorado Department of Corrections, Pueblo Police and the Pueblo... more »

• Women in blue build skills at Pueblo conference

  September 21, 2010 7:26 PM

  Women in law enforcement are getting some valuable training in Pueblo this week. It's called the Rocky Mountain Women in Law Enforcement conference. On Tuesday a group of about 7 women learned how to defend themselves from an attacker with a knife. The conference aims to build their confidence and... more »

• Traffic fatalities down over summer in Colorado

  September 13, 2010 7:25 PM

  Preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation shows a 5 percent decrease in the number of alcohol-related fatalities this year between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. CDOT reports 47 people were killed this summer in alcohol-related crashes, compared to 55 last summer. DUI arrests were also down 12... more »

• Ways homeowners can report neighborhood eyesores

  September 9, 2010 7:57 PM

  Living next to a burned down house or property that's neglected can be a homeowners worst nightmare. It can be an eyesore and lower your property value. You can't always make your neighbor do something to fix it, but sometimes you can. Lori Winner is a woman trying to keep... more »

• Update: "Law enforcement legend" was God's servant

  August 20, 2010 1:19 PM

  At today's memorial service John Ramsey talked about Lou Smit's integrity and faith in God and said Smit never stopped working on JonBenet's murder case. "I had the opportunity to visit Lou a few hours, shortly after he went into hospice and a week before he died," Ramsey told the... more »

• Ranger who helped nab fugitives hailed as hero

  August 20, 2010 11:47 AM

  A forest ranger is being hailed as a "true hero" for alertly spotting a pair of fugitives, ending a three-week manhunt. A heavily armed law enforcement contingent arrested the pair. John McCluskey and Casslyn Welch were captured at an Arizona campsite. The fugitives' ruse began to crumble about... more »

• I-dosing: Kids getting high off of audio files?

  July 21, 2010 11:21 AM

  Here's what I'm working on today. A new internet craze could be leading your children down a dangerous path. It's called i-dosing. Kids are going online and downloading audio files that claim to alter your mood--the same way you might feel if you used prescription medication or illegal drugs. ... more »

• Special Olympics torch makes it's way through Pikes Peak region

  May 27, 2010 5:53 PM

  Pikes Peak area law enforcement once again step up to help Special Olympics. Thursday afternoon the Special Olympics torch run made it's way through El Paso and Teller counties. More than 100 law enforcement personnel took part in the run today At a Flame of Hope ceremony in fron of... more »

• Law enforcement community relations meeting planned in Pueblo

  May 17, 2010 2:22 PM

  A group in Pueblo is trying to improve relations between the community and law enforcement. The Pueblo Human Relations Commission will host a forum Tuesday night to explain how complaints and investigations are done at the Police Department, the Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office. Questions will... more »

• Nope-Colorado parents won't be informed of teacher arrests

  May 13, 2010 9:12 AM

  The Colorado State Board of Education has rejected a requirement that school districts notify parents when when teachers or other employees are arrested or charged with certain offenses. The board voted 4-3 against the rule Wednesday. Board Chairman Bob Schaffer proposed the rule. He says parents have the... more »

• Special Olympics torch run held in Pueblo

  May 12, 2010 1:58 PM

  Local law enforcement is continuing a long tradition of helping people with intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics torch run was held in Pueblo this morning. Members of the Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office hit the pavement to raise money for the organization. Over the years, Pueblo... more »

• Local police want help with immigration

  March 30, 2010 9:47 PM

  To protect and serve, no matter a person's status in the country. The heads of both the Colorado Springs Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office say they want to be clear: they're not patrolling for illegal immigrants. "There's a lot of misinformation floating around that maybe... more »

• Colorado-based company settles huge lawsuit

  February 11, 2010 3:37 PM

  Western Union agreed to a $94 million settlement in a dispute with Arizona prosecutors that centers on the state's efforts to reduce the flow of immigrant and drug smuggling money through wire transfers. The Arizona Attorney General's Office said Thursday that the Englewood, Colorado-based company will pay $7 million... more »

• Heavy patrols, DUI checkpoints planned for holiday

  December 31, 2009 5:07 PM

  The heat is on this New Year's holiday. Over the next few days, the Colorado State Patrol and more than 50 other law enforcement agencies across the state will be cracking down on people who drink and drive. The state patrol says drivers should expect to see more patrols on... more »