Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Colorado
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Deputy Burgess and Bernie Costa, thank you for the decades of heart, professionalism and quiet courage you have given Jefferson County. We wish you both a well-earned, healthy and happy retirement.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Deputy Burgess and Bernie Costa, thank you for the decades of heart, professionalism and quiet courage you have given Jefferson County. We wish you both a well-earned, healthy and happy retirement.
Her work has been recognized through multiple Professional Conduct Awards during some of our community’s most challenging incidents.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Her work has been recognized through multiple Professional Conduct Awards during some of our community’s most challenging incidents.
She soon joined the Victim Services Unit, where for more than two decades she has been a steady voice for victims and families, helped lead the Deputy Hugs bear program and the annual Courage Walk, and cared for the memorial garden.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
She soon joined the Victim Services Unit, where for more than two decades she has been a steady voice for victims and families, helped lead the Deputy Hugs bear program and the annual Courage Walk, and cared for the memorial garden.
Bernie Costa began serving the Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as an Administrative Specialist in Criminal Investigations and supported the Columbine High School investigation through transcription, tip line support and case data work.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Bernie Costa began serving the Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as an Administrative Specialist in Criminal Investigations and supported the Columbine High School investigation through transcription, tip line support and case data work.
He later moved to Patrol, served across the county with a long assignment in the South Precinct, instructed firearms, coached Crisis Intervention Team members and received the first Dave Baldwin Award as Employee of the Year in 2013.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
He later moved to Patrol, served across the county with a long assignment in the South Precinct, instructed firearms, coached Crisis Intervention Team members and received the first Dave Baldwin Award as Employee of the Year in 2013.
Deputy Burgess joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1990 in Detentions, where he quickly stepped into training and leadership roles in first aid, CPR and booking.
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Deputy Burgess joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1990 in Detentions, where he quickly stepped into training and leadership roles in first aid, CPR and booking.
Tech moves fast. When families stay involved, safety can keep up. Let’s help kids stay curious, confident, and protected online with every Cheezo Check-In.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Tech moves fast. When families stay involved, safety can keep up. Let’s help kids stay curious, confident, and protected online with every Cheezo Check-In.
• Remember AI is a tool, not a buddy. It does not have feelings, judgment, or the ability to handle real life emergencies.
• Explore together. Try AI with your child and chat about what seems useful, what seems weird, and why.
• Explore together. Try AI with your child and chat about what seems useful, what seems weird, and why.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
• Remember AI is a tool, not a buddy. It does not have feelings, judgment, or the ability to handle real life emergencies.
• Explore together. Try AI with your child and chat about what seems useful, what seems weird, and why.
• Explore together. Try AI with your child and chat about what seems useful, what seems weird, and why.
• Keep personal details private. No names, addresses, phone numbers, school info, or photos. If you would not put it on a billboard, do not type it into AI.
• If an answer feels scary, confusing, or just plain off, kids should talk to a trusted adult right away.
• If an answer feels scary, confusing, or just plain off, kids should talk to a trusted adult right away.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
• Keep personal details private. No names, addresses, phone numbers, school info, or photos. If you would not put it on a billboard, do not type it into AI.
• If an answer feels scary, confusing, or just plain off, kids should talk to a trusted adult right away.
• If an answer feels scary, confusing, or just plain off, kids should talk to a trusted adult right away.
Family reminders for safer AI use:
• Keep an eye on how your kids are using AI. Encourage good questions and good follow ups. AI can sound very sure of itself and still be wrong. Double check important info.
• Keep an eye on how your kids are using AI. Encourage good questions and good follow ups. AI can sound very sure of itself and still be wrong. Double check important info.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Family reminders for safer AI use:
• Keep an eye on how your kids are using AI. Encourage good questions and good follow ups. AI can sound very sure of itself and still be wrong. Double check important info.
• Keep an eye on how your kids are using AI. Encourage good questions and good follow ups. AI can sound very sure of itself and still be wrong. Double check important info.
It can be a great tool for curious kids, as long as they use it with a little common sense and a lot of caution.
December 4, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It can be a great tool for curious kids, as long as they use it with a little common sense and a lot of caution.
Help us keep an eye on the roads, and each other. Stay warm, Jeffco.
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Help us keep an eye on the roads, and each other. Stay warm, Jeffco.
• Check on neighbors who might need a hand shoveling or a warm meal, especially older adults or anyone who lives alone.
• Bring pets inside and limit their time in the cold. If you are freezing in a coat, they are freezing in a fur coat.
• Bring pets inside and limit their time in the cold. If you are freezing in a coat, they are freezing in a fur coat.
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
• Check on neighbors who might need a hand shoveling or a warm meal, especially older adults or anyone who lives alone.
• Bring pets inside and limit their time in the cold. If you are freezing in a coat, they are freezing in a fur coat.
• Bring pets inside and limit their time in the cold. If you are freezing in a coat, they are freezing in a fur coat.
A few cold weather reminders while the snow keeps falling:
• Slow your speed, leave extra space, and clear all the snow from your windows and lights before you roll.
• Keep blankets, water and a phone charger in your vehicle in case your “quick errand” takes the scenic route.
• Slow your speed, leave extra space, and clear all the snow from your windows and lights before you roll.
• Keep blankets, water and a phone charger in your vehicle in case your “quick errand” takes the scenic route.
December 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
A few cold weather reminders while the snow keeps falling:
• Slow your speed, leave extra space, and clear all the snow from your windows and lights before you roll.
• Keep blankets, water and a phone charger in your vehicle in case your “quick errand” takes the scenic route.
• Slow your speed, leave extra space, and clear all the snow from your windows and lights before you roll.
• Keep blankets, water and a phone charger in your vehicle in case your “quick errand” takes the scenic route.
Pick up the phone and dial 303 322 KIDS.
Tell the person who answers that you want to sponsor a Jeffco child and help make their Christmas a little brighter ✨
Tell the person who answers that you want to sponsor a Jeffco child and help make their Christmas a little brighter ✨
December 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Pick up the phone and dial 303 322 KIDS.
Tell the person who answers that you want to sponsor a Jeffco child and help make their Christmas a little brighter ✨
Tell the person who answers that you want to sponsor a Jeffco child and help make their Christmas a little brighter ✨
Visibility is low, roads are icy, and traction is not your friend today.
Please give yourself extra time, slow way down, leave lots of room between you and the next car, and drive with patience and caution.
Better to arrive a little late than end up parked as part of the winter scenery. #cowx
Please give yourself extra time, slow way down, leave lots of room between you and the next car, and drive with patience and caution.
Better to arrive a little late than end up parked as part of the winter scenery. #cowx
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Visibility is low, roads are icy, and traction is not your friend today.
Please give yourself extra time, slow way down, leave lots of room between you and the next car, and drive with patience and caution.
Better to arrive a little late than end up parked as part of the winter scenery. #cowx
Please give yourself extra time, slow way down, leave lots of room between you and the next car, and drive with patience and caution.
Better to arrive a little late than end up parked as part of the winter scenery. #cowx
Video of people of interest:
December 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Video of people of interest:
If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the JCSO Tip Line at 303-271-5612, or email [email protected]. Please reference case 25-18282.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the JCSO Tip Line at 303-271-5612, or email [email protected]. Please reference case 25-18282.
Because the surveillance footage is unclear, we are specifically looking for eyewitnesses who saw the assault in row 24 on October 22, 2025. If you were in that area, or know someone who was, your information could make the difference.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Because the surveillance footage is unclear, we are specifically looking for eyewitnesses who saw the assault in row 24 on October 22, 2025. If you were in that area, or know someone who was, your information could make the difference.
Surveillance identified the group associated with the suspect, but video quality is limited. The suspect is described as:
• Asian or Pacific Islander adult male
• Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
• About 180 pounds
• Wearing a striped button up shirt
• Asian or Pacific Islander adult male
• Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
• About 180 pounds
• Wearing a striped button up shirt
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Surveillance identified the group associated with the suspect, but video quality is limited. The suspect is described as:
• Asian or Pacific Islander adult male
• Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
• About 180 pounds
• Wearing a striped button up shirt
• Asian or Pacific Islander adult male
• Approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall
• About 180 pounds
• Wearing a striped button up shirt