Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Enacted for Western Boulder County; Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Enacted for Eastern Boulder County.

Safety and Law
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Safety and Law

Learn about safety, courts, and help for crime victims. Meet your Sheriff, District Attorney, and Coroner. Get help in a crisis. Get news about local emergencies. Learn how to store and handle guns safely. Learn about past wildfires in Boulder County.

Featured Programs

Boulder County Community Protection Division

This office looks into complaints from consumers. It also leads court cases about abuse of vulnerable people.

Death Certificates

Boulder County Public Health issues death certificates. This covers people who died in the county from 1880 to today.

Emergency Mass Notification System

Anyone who lives or works in Boulder County can sign up for this emergency alert system. Alerts can be sent by phone, text, or email.

Community Academy

The Sheriff’s Office Community Academy is an 11 week course providing an overview of various law enforcement topics. The program explains the different aspects of police work using classroom discussions and hands-on demonstrations.