FBI - Denver

Today FBI Denver honored the lives of our fallen heroes with our Wall of Honor ceremony, where we remember all of the FBI employees who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the Bureau. Special Agent in Charge Amanda Koldjeski was among those who spoke to the staff, retired employees and guests in attendance: "Our goal every day is to do our jobs with honor, integrity and dedication, and then to go home. We all understand what it means when that doesn’t happen."

This Memorial Day, FBI Denver honors and remembers our military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Congratulations to Patrol Sergeant Donnie Smith of Chaffee County Sheriff's Office on receiving the inaugural Hometown Hero Award from the Department of Justice in honor of America’s 250th birthda,y presented by U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado. FBI Denver is proud to have your agency as a partner and to have you on our team. Learn more in the news release: https://ow.ly/v7uc50YYuTW

FBI Denver joined Buckley Space Force Base for a ruck march in honor of . Together we honor fallen officers and celebrate the commitment of those who serve by putting their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Our partnership reflects the shared values and mission that unites our organizations.

This is a week where we take time to honor and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers. These brave men and women put the badge on every day -- not knowing whether they’ll make it home.

Today FBI Denver remembers those impacted by 2019 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. There is more to trauma than physical injuries.

This man was part of a month-long metro Denver crime spree that hit convenience stores in Broomfield, Westminster, Federal Heights, Thornton, Denver & Aurora. The FBI Denver Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force got the case, and now he will serve real federal time and our communities are safer as a result. All the details are in this news release: https://ow.ly/I7su50YVFll

A missing child prompts immediate law enforcement response. Today, FBI Denver joined more than 20 local partners at the Westminster Police Department as the North Central Colorado Regional Child Abduction Response Team received national certification from the Department of Justice. This recognition helps us continue this crucial mission and highlights the importance of the ongoing collaboration across Colorado agencies to enhance regional readiness to safely recover missing children.

SAC Koldjeski joined local, state and federal partners who gathered today for the annual fallen officer ceremony at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial. These heroes vowed to keep us safe, and they gave their lives while keeping that promise.

FBI Denver SAC Koldjeski met with FBI Director Kash Patel & other leaders in this week to discuss the unique challenges of bringing justice to tribal lands. The FBI has an ongoing commitment to addressing violent crime & improving public safety in Indian Country.

Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge Shea joined Office of the District Attorney, Fourth Judicial District of Colorado; Colorado Bureau of Investigation; and Fremont County Coroner for a news conference after Carie Hallford was sentenced to 30 years for crimes she committed at Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, Colo.

The families of 191 people were betrayed by the actions of Carie Hallford and her husband, Jon.

The FBI brought resources and expertise to support our partners, to stand with our neighbors, and to assist in the process that brought the community to the outcome in the courtroom. We cannot erase the pain and trauma of the victims, but we can promise to do all we can to help.