
Laramie County Sheriff Lauds Staff for Meeting 201 Goals in 2024
Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak in an 11-page news release on Tuesday lauded his staff for their hard work last year in meeting 201 goals established by him and his leadership team.
Top 20 Achievements
The top 20 achievements, designed to improve service and professionalism, were:
- 87% Staffing Level – The LCSO placed a billboard in Denver that read, “Work in Wyoming where breaking the law is still illegal." The advertising helped them to increase their staffing level from 65% to 87%, which is the highest achieved in decades and above the average for sheriff’s offices in the U.S.
- Immigration Enforcement – The LCSO applied for the 287G Program to better assist ICE and President Trump’s deportation plan. A “VACANCY” sign was installed outside of the jail to promote the beds they have available for criminals.
- Community Inmate Labor Program – The LCSO deployed inmates to help the community with several projects.
- Posse Program – Fifteen citizen volunteers were sworn in to patrol the shopping malls during the Christmas holiday season to discourage theft and help shoppers. The Posse also assisted deputies in the field by performing vehicle identification number verifications and traffic control. They also transported inmates to drug addiction centers throughout Wyoming.
- K-9 Program – The LCSO brought on two new dogs. One is assigned to the jail on a full-time basis to detect fentanyl and other dangerous drugs.
- Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) – LEAD worked with 200 clients in 2024 to help them stay out of jail. They helped eight people to find stable housing and seven people remain sober and drug-free.
- Technology Upgrades – The LCSO deployed state-of-the-art body cameras, radios, and Tasers to each deputy.
- Leadership Training – All LCSO supervisors received advanced leadership training.
- Advanced DUI Training – The LCSO took the lead in coordinating all DUI training throughout Wyoming.
- Professionalism – The LCSO improved its professionalism by implementing over 120 new policies to ensure its employees have best practice direction.
- Employee Wellness – The LCSO installed a new gym to encourage employees to remain physically fit.
- Inmate Accountability – The LCSO removed all graffiti from cells and instituted shakedowns and daily inspections to hold inmates accountable.
- Addiction Severity Index Assessments – The LCSO mental health counselors were certified by the state to complete these assessments so they can help inmates enter drug treatment centers more efficiently.
- Inmate Medical and Mental Health – The LCSO brought in a new medical provider, which is 100% staffed and more efficient. Their mental health unit is fully staffed and will open its new Special Needs Unit (mental health/suicide prevention pod) soon.
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design – Deputies were certified to help businesses assess their buildings to better prevent crime.
- Community Engagement – The LCSO increased its community engagement events by 100% and launched its school resource deputy program. It also formed partnerships with businesses and organizations to improve public safety.
- Jail Programs – The LCSO launched new programs, such as parenting and domestic violence classes, for inmates to better prepare them upon release into the community. Additionally, inmates can only receive entertainment programming on their tables after completing self-help classes.
- Supervision – The LCSO implemented a corporal program in Patrol to provide consistent supervision.
- Crime Prevention – The LCSO placed a focus on apprehending criminals, which resulted in lower property crime rates.
- Crash Reduction – High visibility enforcement efforts resulted in an 11% reduction in crashes and an 80% reduction in fatalities.

Kozak says he's never seen a law enforcement agency accomplish so much in such a short time.
"Every day I run into someone who wants to tell me how good our employees are doing," said Kozak. "I am so proud to be part of this great team."
"(The) LCSO’s Vision is, 'Leaders in law enforcement providing exceptional service and recognized for our professionalism, integrity, and service to the community,'" added Kozak. "These accomplishments are proving that we live up to our vision."
2025 Goals
Kozak says in 2025, his agency will focus on finalizing the best practice policies for patrol deputies, such as the use of force, investigations, and employee awards.
Kozak says they hope to implement an employee wellness program to ensure deputies and professional staff are emotionally and physically fit to have long, productive careers in law enforcement.
He says they've also challenged each employee to become involved in a community engagement project.
To view the full news release, which outlines all 201 goals accomplished by the LCSO in 2024, click here.
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