Statement from the Sheriff’s Office Regarding Recent Inmate Deaths at the El Paso County Jail

El Paso County, CO – As families across El Paso County gather to give thanks, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal and the men and women of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office extend their heartfelt gratitude to the citizens they serve. “This Thanksgiving, I am especially grateful for the strength and compassion which define our community,” said Sheriff Joseph

Beginning Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, November 30, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and regional law enforcement agencies will launch a two-phase “Blackout Wednesday” operation to curb unsafe driving behavior. • Phase 1 (Daytime): Targeting distracted, speeding, and reckless drivers. • Phase 2 (Evening): Concentrating on impaired-driving enforcement. Participating agencies include the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State

Today, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal administered the Oath of Office to 37 POST-certified deputies during the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy Class 25-2 Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony, held at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, also included the formal swearing-in of two new County Security personnel—professionals entrusted with protecting community members who visit county

Today, Sheriff Joseph Roybal and members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office joined the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners and members of the community for a special ceremony recognizing the Pikes Peak Honor Bell, which will serve to honor and remember veterans throughout the Pikes Peak region. El Paso County has been home to approximately 95,000 veterans