Allen’s Platform
A Vision for a Safer Pueblo
Establish a Traffic Division
Allen believes that the Sheriff’s Office needs a dedicated division to combat speeding, DUIs, and other dangerous behavior on the road, making Pueblo safer for everyone.
Permanent Sector Assignments
To build long-term trust and personal connection with residents and business owners, deputies will be assigned to specific neighborhoods.
Reviving the Gang Unit
Re-establishing a local Gang Unit to work directly with Pueblo Police will allow the Sheriff’s Office to focus on drug and gang cases here in our community, not just the Denver Metro area.
Restoring Order to the Office of Sheriff
Valuing Staff
As a long-time Union member, Allen knows that all employees should be treated with equal respect and supported by their union. He will end frivolous lawsuits against the Sheriff’s own deputies, and will support employees’ right to join a union (IBPO Local #837).
Work Release & Labor Crews
Allen is dedicated to bringing back work release for non-violent offenders, allowing them to service our families and contribute to our community.
Mental Health Partnerships
The co-responder model, where law enforcement works alongside mental health professionals, is a proven success in our community. As Sheriff, Allen will work to establish partnerships with mental health professionals to accompany deputies on critical calls, saving lives and giving Puebloans the support they deserve.
Advanced Training
In order to best serve our community, deputies should receive specialized training which teaches them trusted methods to handle mental health calls and substance abuse crises in a way that saves lives and protects people.