Windsor Gardens Life

Windsor Life Page 8 Now, I do wish more of our officers were able to stay here longer, but the reality is that this line of work is a ‘calling’ if you will. It can be emotionally draining and very stressful sometimes. We log approximately 40,000 calls per year. These calls may be anything from a simple assist to get someone into their unit or a medical emergency with someone’s life in the balance. And the suspicious persons that the men and women of this department make contact with often call for courage and conviction in their own right. I suspect some of you may be thinking, “Why don’t we just hire older, more-experienced people to work here?” Well, the truth is, it is hard to find ‘older’ people that still work as emergency medical technicians. It is also hard to find patrol-minded people that are willing to work within a 24-hour schedule. And, in general, it is harder to find people who are willing to stay at one job for several years. Gone are the days of people seeking a long-term commitment with one employer. Hiring managers in many fields often look at someone who has stayed in one position for more than a couple of years as stagnant and unemployable, asking “Why did this person not want to do something more?” The workforce is not what it used to be, and we must change with the times. We will always do what we can to find people that are willing to stay at WG as long as possible, and regardless of the changes within our department, we are here to serve the residents of Windsor Gardens to the best of our abilities. Remember to call Community Response in a medical emergency or any other time you feel you need help at 303-364-4924 or call 911 if you need immediate assistance and can’t get a hold of us or when you would rather use your City services. Hello all, summer is here, and we are ready for what the hot months bring. Please make sure you are staying hydrated, wearing appropriate summer clothing and using sunscreen on our sunny Colorado days. Remember to call Community Response if you need medical or other assistance. Help us help you by calling when you see something suspicious or something happens. We can only cover so much of the community at a time, and we can use all the help you are willing to give us. Turnover in Community Response We have had some questions as to why we have officer turnover within the Community Response Department. I would like to take a little time and address this for the community. Your Community Response Department is made up of people with backgrounds in law enforcement, security, fire department and ambulance service. Most are at the beginning of their careers, trying to get experience, and in some cases are deciding which public service career suits them best. This is a good place for them to start. I recently went to the Denver Police graduation of a former Windsor Gardens community response officer who worked nights for us during their two-year stretch here. This officer was great at the job, including serving as a field training officer for our department. This individual ended up deciding to work in law enforcement. I think this is a huge testament to what WG provides to the community-at-large. We have had people leave here to go to medical school, nursing school, paramedic school, the Denver Sheriff’s Department, the Denver Police, West Metro Fire, and even some that have gone into wild land fire protection and flight medic work. I feel pride in knowing we have this caliber of people coming through Windsor Gardens and providing the service of Community Response Officer to our beautiful community. Community Response From Euell R. Santistevan, Chief of Community Response Community Response Assists, Checks and Other Activities, April 2018 Calls Received 2812 Assists to Residents 1235 Emergency Medical Assists 62 Health & Welfare Check 20 Attempted Burglaries / Thefts 10 Burglaries 0 Family Disturbance 5 Alleged Burglaries / Thefts 1 Police Assist 4 Noise Complaints 27 Suspicious Person 5 Garage Door Violations 43 Other Complaints 21 Escorts 3 Apartment Vacation Checks 209 Alarms 6 Warning Tickets 21 Mayor Hancock is looking to appoint Denver’s next Police Chief, and he wants your input. The city is hosting a community meeting at Windsor Gardens on Saturday, June 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CenterPoint to obtain your feedback on what the newly appointed Police Chief Search Committee should consider as it works to identify six to ten candidates for the Mayor’s consideration. The mayor places great value in the diverse perspectives of community members and hopes you will attend and share your thoughts. Please sign up at the Windsor Gardens Activities Office so that we know how many chairs to provide. Mayor Michael Hancock will be at Windsor Gardens on Saturday, June 9, seeking input on the new Denver Police Chief