Community Engagement
The Sheriff’s Office believes that staying engaged with its community helps to accomplish its mission of being a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.
Community Connections Team
The purpose of the Community Connections Team (CCT) is to coordinate internal and external communications efforts between the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Adams County for a safer, informed community.
CCT supports the community through educational and informative presentations, and information-sharing opportunities in a variety of ways throughout Adams County to enhance police-community relations.
Mission
To promote the mission of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office through community engagement and transparency. To build strong relationships with our community through open communication and shared responsibility.
Vision
The Community Connections Team for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office serves to build community, one post at a time.
Values
Creativity, Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Relationships
ACSO Hosted Yearly Events
Each Year the Sheriff’s Office hosts several events for the community. CCT also attends over 90 events each year to engage with the community.
Citizens Academy
The annual ACSO Citizens Academy is a seven-week, nine-class program that members of the community can take part in to learn the ins and outs of the Sheriff’s Office. Participants will learn about areas such as the Crime Lab, Patrol Division, Jail Division, and so much more. Participants will also get several hands-on opportunities to experience a little bit of what our Deputies experience.
Seniors and Youth Fishing Festivals
This annual event happens on the first Saturday in June each year, coinciding with Colorado State’s Free Fishing Day. Seniors (55+) and Youth (17 and under) fish throughout the day to earn prizes and just have fun. This event happens at Riverdale Regional Park.
National Night Out
The Sheriff’s Office hosts the annual National Night Out event no the first Tuesday of August to help kick off the school year, while giving families the opportunity to learn more about all the different Divisions and Specialty Units of the Sheriff’s Office. This event is hosted at Rotella Park each year.
Trunk or Treat
Each October, the different Divisions and Departments within the Sheriff’s Office come together at Clear Creek Valley Park to decorate their cars and vehicles, and invite residents to come and get candy and treats. This is a great event for all families and an opportunity for the community to see all of the different units within the Sheriff’s Office.
Operation Freebird
Annually, each November, Operation Freebird takes place on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving and is a community-wide event. This event brings together Food Bank of the Rockies, the Sheriff’s Office, Adams County Health and Human Services, and many other resources to members of our community who are in need.
Holiday Toy Drive
Each December, ACSO teams up with Adams County Fire Rescue to host a Toy Drive. Both agencies collect toys and invite families in need to a toy distribution event at the ACFR Headquarters.
Upcoming Events
2026 ACSO Citizens Academy
2026 ACSO Citizens Academy
Invite Us to Your Community Event
Do you have a community event or a neighborhood meeting that you’d like the Sheriff’s Office to attend? Click the button below to submit an Appearance Request. Our team will review each submission and reach out once it has been approved. Email any questions to communityconnections@adamssheriffco.gov.
Contact the Community Connections Team
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