Our first responders set the gold standard every day, keeping emergency response times remarkably fast and providing world-class care across Castle Rock. As our community continues to grow, keeping pace with that standard requires forward-thinking leadership so our crews are never forced to stretch themselves too thin.

If elected to Town Council, I will support our first responders and protect public safety by:

• Advocating for budget allocations that provide our Police, Fire-Rescue, and EMS leaders with the operational tools and modern equipment they request.

• Supporting full-time staffing plans to keep pace with town growth and ensure shift levels remain resilient.

• Championing competitive compensation packages to attract and retain top-tier public safety personnel across our departments.

Castle Rock remains one of the safest communities in Colorado because our local law enforcement does an exceptional job every day. Over the last five years, data shows our violent crime rates have stayed remarkably low compared to state and national averages, a direct result of proactive "one by one" community policing, even as our town grows.

Keeping that peace of mind requires a Town Council that actively backs our police, fire, and emergency services while respecting resident privacy. As Chief Cauley has noted, our department works to "leverage technology to help our officers operate efficiently." I strongly support giving our law enforcement modern tools to solve crimes and stay safe, provided we maintain clear boundaries, sensible oversight, and total public transparency.

We never have to choose between a safe community and a free one. My commitment is to give our first responders the steady local support they need to protect victims and enforce the law, while fiercely protecting the personal freedoms that make Castle Rock feel like home.

To review CRPD’s policies, data usage, and public safety oversight firsthand, visit the Castle Rock Police Department Transparency Portal.