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CastlePinesConnection.com 9 Help solve crime with the DCSO
Community Camera Program
By Carin R. Kirkegaard
Many homes in the Castle Pines community have doorbells with
cameras, as well as strategically placed security cameras to capture
activity around their home – everything from packages being left on the
front porch to nocturnal animals looking for a midnight snack. The Douglas
County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) would like to partner with residents and
businesses with the DCSO Community Camera Program to utilize footage from personal cameras that may aid in solving crimes.
According to DCSO Community Resource Sergeant Jeff Miller, one of the best ways to apprehend criminals is through video surveillance. “Often times, crimes occur and are caught on camera, and residents or business owners are completely unaware that their security camera(s) may have picked up video footage.” Equally so, the DCSO may be unaware of the existence of a camera.
The Community Camera Program is a partnership between the DCSO and members of the local community that allows residents and business owners to share the locations of their personal security camera(s). It bridges that gap, should a crime happen in the vicinity of a personal security camera. Investigating officers will know where to go and collect potential video evidence and follow up on leads.
To register for the voluntary program, residents can email ccp@dcsheriff.net to have their camera listed. Participants may withdraw from the program at any time.
Personal security camera owners will not be giving the DCSO access to their cameras.
Rather, registration will only let the DCSO know the location of the camera(s) and where to reach the owner should there be a need for viewing footage during an investigation.
New hours for
Douglas County
Libraries
Information provided by Douglas County Libraries; Photo by Terri Wiebold
In July, all seven locations of Douglas County Libraries (DCL) rolled out new operating hours. For most library locations – including the DCL – Castle Pines, the new hours will be Monday- Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday/ Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new hours at DCL’s Louviers location will shift to 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
According to DCL leadership, the change in operating hours is in response to customer traffic and event/ meeting room needs, which have been reviewed over a number of years. DCL is making these changes to support the way its customers use the libraries and to create consistency of hours across the library district.
For more information, visit DCL.org or call 303-791-7323.
Douglas County Libraries – Castle Pines
Household Chemical Roundup mini pop-up events
Information and photo provided by Tri-County Health Department
In response to safety precautions involved with the pandemic, the Tri-County Health Department Household Chemical Roundup event structure has changed. Disposal is by appointment only at mini pop-up events throughout Douglas County.
Registration for the final 2021 event at Shea Stadium on August 14 in Highlands Ranch is FULL; however, you may check for open spots due to cancellations at https://www.tchd.org/250/Household-Chemical-Roundups.
Registration is limited to 200 appointments, and proof of residency is required. The credit card-only fee is $25 for residents and $90 for non-residents.
August 2021