Boulder County Sheriff’s Office updates communications plan after Flagstaff Road incident – ​​Boulder Daily Camera

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is updating its communications plan following challenges posed by a June 3 incident in which a man took his own life during police negotiations on Flagstaff Road.

During this incident, Gross Dam Road was open to residents only, while Flagstaff Road was closed, and drivers were required to carry identification to prove their residency.

According to a press release, after reviewing communication issues stemming from the June 3 incident in the 2100 block of Flagstaff Road, the Sheriff’s Office decided to implement several improvements.

This includes plans to create an email list specifically for key Flagstaff and Lakeshore community communications partners that can help Boulder police “quickly disseminate information through channels that the Sheriff’s Office does not have direct access to,” according to the press release.

In addition, BCSO has created the ability to send updates via the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project newsletter to reach residents who have signed up to receive updates on the project.

In addition to these methods, officials will continue to use various communication channels, such as social media, press releases and emergency alerts via Everbridge, as needed, according to the press release.

In addition, the BCSO informed residents that it had the authority to open Gross Dam Road if necessary.

During extended closures of Flagstaff Road, police will also attempt, if staffing levels permit, to station someone along the road to prevent residents from having to “turn around after five miles of their journey.”

BCSO also recommended that community members sign up for emergency alerts at BoCoAlert.com.

“Our goal is to ensure timely and effective communications during the expected extended closure of Flagstaff Road,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release.

“We will do our best to share information as it develops, but if the Sheriff’s Office believes an incident is likely to have minimal impact, we may not issue a notification.”

According to the press release, the updated communications plan is intended to inform the public about extended closures with significant impacts.

This system allows Boulder County residents to be notified of emergency situations via phone call, text message and email.