Community Responds to DougCo BOCC Resolution in Matter of Jalin Seabron

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Update: Press Conference will take place at 1 PM before the BOCC meeting commences. Community Resolution will be read for media and public consumption.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Community to Present Resolution Calling for Accountability and Safety at Douglas County Commissioners Meeting

Douglas County, Colorado — Community members and families impacted by police violence will attend tomorrow’s Douglas County Board of County Commissioners meeting to present a formal community resolution affirming accountability, transparency, and the rejection of policies that shield state actors from civil responsibility.

The resolution comes in response to a proposed county action committing public resources to support sheriff’s deputies in civil litigation. Community leaders argue that such measures risk reinforcing systemic harms and undermining public trust by prioritizing institutional protection over human impact.

The community resolution affirms that true public safety is inseparable from accountability and that the stewardship of public resources must reflect a commitment to justice, dignity, and civil rights.

If public comment is permitted, community advocate MiDian Shofner will address the Board, emphasizing the need for governance that protects people, not just institutions.

“This is about drawing a moral line,” Shofner said. “Public safety cannot exist without accountability. Communities deserve systems that prevent harm, honor human dignity, and ensure that power is exercised responsibly.”

The gathering represents a peaceful assertion of community voice and solidarity with families who have experienced the consequences of systemic police harm. Attendees will call on county leadership to adopt policies centered on transparency, prevention, and equitable treatment under the law.

Community members emphasize that their presence is a demand for a model of safety that is dedicated to justice and accountability.

Media and members of the public are encouraged to attend.

Contact: MiDian Shofner, (303) 525-6461

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Communications Team

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Denver, CO. 80205

(720) 600-7075, ext 103

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