The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) and the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) are now accepting applications for our Spring Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Academy.

Sheriff Bill Elder is pleased to announce today that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Assistance Program is seeking motivated individuals to join the ranks of a dedicated, compassionate unit. The Volunteer Assistance Program is composed of citizen volunteers who work with the staff victim advocates to assist crime victims with short-term crisis intervention, information and referrals. These men and women provide: referrals for victims’ compensation and counseling, inform victims of case status, victim rights and help with property return assistance. They also ensure the rights and needs of victims are addressed by department personnel, and attend victim/law enforcement groups on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an Open House on Monday, February 5th 2018, at 6:30 PM at the Office of the Sheriff, 27 E. Vermijo Avenue.  This event is open to all members of the community who have an interest in learning about this unique opportunity. Members of the media are also welcome to attend. Guests will have the opportunity to receive information and speak with several members about their experiences in the Program.

The proposed 12-week Training Academy is slated to begin on Monday, April 16th, 2018. More detailed information regarding the application and academy process will be detailed during the presentation at the Open House.

Applications are available on-line and should be mailed or delivered to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Volunteer Program Coordinator, 27 E. Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Applications must be received no later than Friday, February 9, 2018 by 5:00pm.

For more information about the Victim Assistance Program and to download the application, please visit the Sheriff’s Office’s website at www.epcsheriffsoffice.com, or contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator at 719-520-7216 or [email protected].

On January 17, 2018, at approximately 3:00 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responding to a call in the 1600 block of Hampton South, regarding a stabbing in progress. When deputies arrived on scene they located the victim who was lying on the ground and he had been stabbed.

On January 12, 2018, the Sheriff's Office secured felony arrest warrants for three dozen counts of Identity Theft and Felony Theft for brothers Enrique E. Archuleta, DOB: 7-28-93, and Efrain E. Archuleta, DOB: 3-20-97. 

On January 17, 2018, at approximately 3:00 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responding to a call in the 1600 block of Hampton South, regarding a stabbing in progress. When deputies arrived on scene they located the victim who was lying on the ground and he had been stabbed.

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On January 1, 2018, at approximately 7:45 PM, Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at an address in the 2700 block of Aqualane Dr.  Upon arrival, deputies learned that a total of six suspects, all armed but one, forcibly entered the residence through the front door.  The suspects made d

On Saturday, December 30, 2017, at approximately 1:08 AM, the Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding shots fired in the 1300 block of Marsh Hawk Drive in Security.  Deputies were dispatched to the area.

On November 24, 2017, at approximately 5:26 PM, a suspect walked into the Security Coin Wash located at 382 Main Street in Security, CO.  The suspect used a crowbar to break into two coin operated laundry detergent dispensers and a soda machine.  He did this in front of other customers and aske