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The X-26 Taser

The Thermovision Scout handheld thermal imager

Bullard Tacsight S2 handheld Thermal Imager with accessories


Thermal-eye vehicle mounted Thermal Imager


Coming Soon!
Wolf Pack Remote Viewing System -Day/Night/Thermal modular system.

The Tasers are purchased from the Sheriff's budget.

The 3 Thermal Imagers will soon be joined by a 4th in August of 2008, from grant awards.

These items are specialized equipment that the Prowers County Sheriff's Office has obtained through the use of Federal Grants.

These grants have been utilized by Senior Deputy Zordel since 2002. Where the grant pays for the equipment as well as the travel and training for the employees on the equipment, before the equipment can be turned over to the Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Office was not awarded the Forensic Computer System for Computer based crimes in 2007. There is an active grant currently being applied for, the results should be released near the end of 2008.

The Patrol staff is responsible for the law enforcement needs to all the communities of Prowers County. They cover a vast area, over 1500 square miles, and often drive over 30 miles just to respond to a call for service. Our patrol deputies will handle most of these calls without the aid of backup, yet must still investigate each and every call with a high degree of professionalism. Patrol deputies are all sworn peace officers for the State of Colorado and have all attended a certified police academy.

Patrol deputies are required to submit accurate and detailed reports of criminal activity, investigate Misdemeanor and Felony crimes, prepare and serve arrest and search warrants, and testify in court as needed. Patrol is supervised by Senior Deputy Sam Zordel. Deputies receive regular training throughout the year in a variety of job-related subjects including interview and interrogation, search and seizure, and arrest control techniques. They averaged about 60 hours of structured training in 2007.

The towns of Lamar and Granada have their own police departments and the town of Holly contracts with the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement services.  However, the town of Granada only employs one person as a police officer and the position has been vacant since September of 2007.  Even though these two communities have their own police departments Prowers County deputies are often asked to help out or back up their officers. 

Below is a summary of services provided by Sheriff Deputies to Prowers County communities and to those living out of town.