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

This week, law enforcement agencies from the Pikes Peak region and across the United States are participating in National Police Week. On May 1, 2026, the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial (CLEM) in Golden, Colorado, formally honored 24 fallen officers — 21 who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 2025, along with three historical line-of-duty deaths that had

“Thank you Sheriff Robal for the opportunity to share with this community today. I treasure that Garrett is honored on this beautiful memorial, alongside many others who have sacrificed. I know their friends, co-workers and family members are here today. Being able to gather with others in this community who “get it” and who enduringly show such care, has certainly

At approximately 10:46 PM on May 14, 2026, a 46-year-old female (in custody) was found unresponsive on her bunk at the El Paso County Jail. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies and medical staff quickly began rendering lifesaving efforts. At approximately 10:58 PM, medical personnel from American Medical Response (AMR) and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) arrived and assumed