Walking The Beat with Deputy Gabe

I don’t know about you, but I am starting to miss the snow a little bit. By this time last year, we’d already had a big storm that kept us all home. I am afraid it will come soon, with a lot of snow. I’ll enjoy it anyway.

Temperatures are starting to drop (not that much, though), so be ready for all the changes in the

weather. Check your tires (and the tires of your students’ vehicles), make sure you have extra winter

gear in your car in case you need it. Remember that when the weather changes, the driving pattern in

people changes too. Be patient with those who are not used to driving under winter conditions. I am

sure a lot of traffic is going to happen, and we need to be able to be calm and understanding.

Keeping an eye on the road, and being kind to others while we drive, is a good way to stay away from

getting involved in crashes.

You have seen in the past that we (law enforcement officers) try our best toencourage drivers to “move over” if they see emergency lights on the shoulder or any other lane of

travel. It is not a suggestion; it is the law. “Colorado’s Move Over Law (Colorado Revised Statute

Section 42-4-705) requires all drivers to move at least one lane over when passing or approaching an

authorized emergency vehicle that is stopped at, near, or in a roadway with its lights flashing.

Authorized emergency vehicles include police and law enforcement, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, and maintenance vehicles. In instances where it is not safe to move over at least one lane from the stationary vehicle or a lane is not available, motorists are required by law to slow down to a safe speed.” Please help us to keep our emergency workers safe.

On a completely different note, I wanted to make you aware about our Shop with a Cop event. This is a fun annual event where Sheriff’s Office employees have the opportunity to shop with children in our

community who are less fortunate. If it wasn’t for the generosity of those in the community that support our efforts to make this happen, we would not be able to bless others in need. If you are interested in supporting our efforts (Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) to raise funds, please take a look at the attached flyer. Every dollar makes a difference. 100% of the funds go directly to the children in need. The more we raise, the more kids we can support.

Enjoy the weekend and stay warm out there. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe! I can’t tell you enough how thankful I am for having the opportunity to be part of your student’s story. If you have questions, please email me at gabe.uribe@stemk12.org and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. Stay warm, and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do… 😈

Thank you again for your time…GO SPARTANS!

Be safe!

Deputy Gabe