Cochise County sheriff highlights school security, partnerships and driver safety on local radio
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Sheriff Mark Danos told KWCD listeners the county has invested in school safety, praised Fort Huachuca and federal partnerships, and urged drivers to slow down after a recent fatal crash; he also described recruiting and academy activity.
Sheriff Mark Danos discussed community safety priorities, school security and law‑enforcement partnerships during a guest appearance on KWCD’s First Watch. Danos said he recently attended a New Year’s welcome at Fort Huachuca and called the installation “a blessing,” citing its local economic role and cooperative relationship with county law enforcement.
On school safety, Danos said Cochise County has made “a bunch of money into school security again over the last couple years” and noted an audit that identified five points of interest, including three procurement-related findings and two IT items. “We did really well to continue to keep our kiddos safe,” he said, adding that procurement and information-technology matters were outside his operational control.
Danos also addressed recent local incidents and traffic safety. He relayed condolences after a fatal crash at Hereford Road and Mosen Road that killed a 37‑year‑old resident and urged residents to drive more carefully. Recounting a traffic stop, he described encountering a 91‑year‑old driver whose faculties appeared intact but whose driving raised safety concerns; Danos said revoking a license is a difficult decision because it takes away mobility and independence.
On law‑enforcement staffing and recruitment, Danos said a new academy class has about “21, 22 in the class” and thanked Cochise College and academy cadre for training. He also said roughly 50 applicants were scheduled for deputy testing at Cochise College.
The sheriff emphasized multiagency cooperation on major cases, citing a child‑recovery operation worked with Border Patrol and other federal partners. He introduced a new patrol agent in charge (PAC) for the Wilcox Border Patrol station and praised ongoing joint operations.
Danos closed by urging community respect and adherence to the law. “There is nothing in the law that says you can obstruct, hinder, or promote violence against law enforcement,” he said, adding that people who break the law should be held accountable.
The interview included brief community notices: Danos expressed sympathy for owners and staff after a fire at La Casita and encouraged listeners to support affected employees.