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Dear CDPS members,
As I have met employees across all divisions and geographic areas of our department, I’ve noticed that one particular value stands out as shared by all: a desire and commitment to serve.
It comes as no surprise, then, that CDPS has the honor of being the workplace of hundreds of U.S. military veterans. Based on your responses to a recent internal survey, we have more than 230 veterans whose combined contribution totals more than TWO THOUSAND YEARS of service to our country. We have representatives from every branch of the military; some of you continue to serve in the Reserves or National Guard.
On Nov. 10, we will take a moment to thank our CDPS veterans via various activities planned around the state, and on Nov. 11 we will join fellow Americans in a holiday to thank and honor all veterans. If you served (or continue to serve), know this: Our gratitude for your service and sacrifice is boundless, and we recognize that you deserve our thanks year-round.
I encourage all of you to take a moment to participate in the opportunities that are available in your division or local area to honor and thank our veterans. And if you are a veteran, THANK YOU.
Stan Hilkey, Executive Director
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Policy Update:
The Policy Committee has an updated Sharepoint Site where you can check out the current policies being considered and submit your comments. Check out the Policy Committee Site.
Calendar:
Are You Ready for Kronos Rollout?
If you are a CDPS employee using the Kronos timekeeping system for the first time, you will need to have your employee ID handy to enter as your username when you log in. When it is time to start using Kronos, HR will email your temporary, first-time password and the URL to access Kronos. You'll need to follow the prompts to change your password and set up security questions.
Don't remember/don't know your employee ID number? You can find it on your most recent leave accrual report, or you can contact HR.
Quiz!
Q: How many individual contacts did State Troopers have with motorists last year?
A. ~10,000 B. ~100,000 C. >500,000
Submit your answer by Nov. 6. If you are correct, you will be entered in a drawing for a small prize.
Sept. answer: Frozen lunch packaging can not be recycled. Winner: Pam Patterson, CSP
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Safe Schools Summit Draws Nearly 400 People
The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) hosted its annual School Safety Summit Oct. 12-13 in Thornton. The conference featured more than 60 presenters covering a wide variety of school safety topics, such as marijuana, opioids, sexual abuse, cyberbullying, suicide, fire safety and more.
Watch the Video.
Local CIAC Analyst Briefs Highest Level of Intelligence Community
Last month, an intelligence analyst with the Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC) traveled to Virginia to brief senior national intelligence officials on behalf of a national team of public- and private-sector experts.
The work she performed may assist the U.S. in its strategic campaign against the terrorist organization known as ISIL.
The analyst was one of just two state-level analysts in the entire country to participate in the Homeland Security/ODNI Private Sector Analytical Exchange Program during fiscal year 2015-2016.
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CBI Provides Critical Incident Training
CBI conducted a critical incident training session in partnership with the Colorado State Patrol at the Grand Junction Regional Office (2797 Justice Drive) on Friday, October 7, 2016.
For nearly a decade, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Grand Junction Regional Office has provided critical incident training for hundreds of law enforcement personnel through the VirTra® training simulator. The system offers Colorado law enforcement officials access to real-time scenarios to hone their decision-making skills during critical incidents.
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Fires Keep CDPS Busy in October
Numerous employees representing four out of five CDPS divisions mobilized in response to nearly back-to-back large-scale wildfires in southern Colorado in October.
Fire Prevention and Control provided resources, firefighters and leadership to assist with managing the fire. Homeland Security and Emergency Management activated the state EOC, staffed local operations centers and provided recovery experts to help residents who suffered losses. Troopers assisted with road blocks and traffic control. And CBI investigators helped to determine the cause of the fire.
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DCJ Fall Event Fosters Team Spirit
The Division of Criminal Justice gathered all of their team members to eat together, showcase their individual units' characters, and engage in friendly competition during a fall festival on Oct. 13.
Individuals competed for the best dish home-cooked for the potluck. They also showed off their creativity and character in competitions for the best unit-designed centerpiece and best personal hat. The blend of socializing, laughter, recognition and celebration was an excellent way to strengthen bonds among workers who deal with very challenging subjects every day.
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State Patrol Honors Breast Cancer Fight
In honor of those who have and are currently battling breast cancer, the State Patrol rolled out five specially-wrapped marked patrol cars throughout the state in October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The patrol cars featured a temporary pink wrap as well as a rear deck lid with space for those who wished to honor a family member to grab a sharpie and write messages of encouragement, hope and/or remembrance.
The cars were rolled out in troop areas 1-A, 1-D, 2-C, 4-A, and Public Affairs.
"This is yet another example of how we show the citizens of our great state that we mean it when we say 'Our Family Protecting Yours,'" Chief Hernandez said.
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Giving Campaign Kicks off with Coffee
CDPS kicked off its annual employee charitable giving campaign on Sept. 28 with "Stan and Bec's CCC Coffee Shop" at 700 Kipling. Through November, employees are encouraged to make a difference in our Colorado communities by pledging a donation to your favorite non-profit(s).
As of late October, CDPS employees had committed about $19,000 in donations towards our collective goal of giving $30,000.
Stan will join DHSEM leadership in hosting a Coffee Cart event at the Mineral Office on Nov. 2 for a celebration of the campaign and final push for participation.
Make your
pledge online today and help us make our goal! Any donation large or small can make a difference, and you can choose how to donate.
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C
BI Secures Grant to Upgrade
Crime Stat Repository
CBI has secured a grant from the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority to enable implementation of a new Crime Insight Repository and Reporting system. The project, which will take about 12 months, will replace CBI’s existing statistical data repository, which houses National Incident-Based Reporting System crime data.
The Crime in Colorado 2016 annual report will have a new look and feel with the implementation of these exciting changes.
Uniform Crime Reporting Program Director Darla Hackworth (pictured) was presented with a Director’s Citation for her outstanding work in securing the grant.
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In our September survey, a number of CDPS members mentioned email overload. One simple way to cut back on unnecessary emails is to use calendar tools to pick dates and times when scheduling with a group of people.
Instead of a round-and-round email discussion about who's available when, try sending a
Doodle calendar survey. Or,
use Google's built in calendar-sharing function. You may have to request access to "see" someone's calendar. Once shared with you, you can click "
Find a Time" when you create a new calendar item to see the windows of time that work for all invitees.
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Do you have ideas for good-news stories, events, "People on the Move", or other content to share with all CDPS employees? Submit your story ideas, details and photos by the 10th of the month to your Division PIO or to [email protected].
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