{"id":429931,"date":"2026-09-08T21:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/429931\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T21:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T21:10:12","slug":"stronger-together-celebrating-the-volunteers-who-serve-el-paso-county-el-paso-county-sheriffs-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/429931\/","title":{"rendered":"Stronger Together: Celebrating the Volunteers Who Serve El Paso County \u2013 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

The El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office proudly honored its dedicated volunteers during a special recognition celebration held this week at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs.<\/p>\n

The event brought together members of the Sheriff\u2019s Office and community leaders to recognize the countless contributions made by Sheriff\u2019s Office volunteers who generously give their time, talents, and experience in support of the agency and the community.<\/p>\n

In 2025, 232 active volunteers contributed 46,337 hours of service, representing an estimated $1.79 million in value based on national volunteer rates.<\/p>\n

Those hours reflect an extraordinary range of service, including search and rescue operations, jail-based education and recovery programs, administrative assistance, language services, community outreach, wildland firefighting, therapy K9 programs, and many other critical functions.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are an essential part of the El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office,\u201d said Sheriff Joseph Roybal during his keynote remarks. \u201cEvery hour you give, every person you help, and every task you take on strengthens our ability to serve this community. Your service is a powerful example of what can happen when people choose to give back, and we are incredibly grateful for the difference you make every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sheriff\u2019s Office also welcomed 47 new volunteers in 2025, while its internship program continued to demonstrate its value as a pathway to public service. Of 6 interns who participated, one went on to join the agency as an employee. Four volunteers joined the team as paid employees, and a previous Posse member joined the ranks of Deputy.<\/p>\n

The commitment to service extends beyond retirement and previous employment as well. Two former employees returned to the Sheriff\u2019s Office in volunteer roles, continuing their connection to the agency and sharing their experience with the next generation of public servants.<\/p>\n

Today, volunteers support a broad range of Sheriff\u2019s Office operations and programs, including:<\/p>\n

El Paso County Search and Rescue
\nChaplain and Religious Services for Patrol and Detentions
\nAlcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs within the jail
\nJail Library and Education Programs
\nWildland Fire Unit
\nVictim Advocacy, MOCOM (Mobile Command)
\nAdministrative and Language Services
\nInvestigations, Internships, and Training Support
\nReserve Deputies
\nSheriff\u2019s Office Posse<\/p>\n

The El Paso County Sheriff\u2019s Office remains committed to serving and protecting the residents of El Paso County through integrity, transparency, and strong community partnerships. Our volunteers embody those values through their willingness to serve, often behind the scenes, in ways that make a lasting difference.<\/p>\n

Sheriff Joseph Roybal encourages community members interested in serving to explore volunteer opportunities with the Sheriff\u2019s Office, including the Sheriff\u2019s Posse and Chaplain Program.<\/p>\n

Those interested in getting involved with any of our volunteer activities can contact Volunteer Coordinator Hayley Suppes at hayleysuppes2@elpasoco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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