Douglas County Sheriff's Office details SRO operations in Highlands Ranch, highlights therapy dog pilot
Jan 27, 2026
Division Chief Michael McIntosh and Commander Derek Castellano described the Douglas County School Resource Officer program serving 57 schools with 43 officers, following the NASRO model; they highlighted a therapy dog, Guster, partnered with Deputy Brian Corbin at Cresthill Middle School and said expansion would require funding and logistics planning.
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Division Chief Michael McIntosh and Commander Derek Castellano of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office briefed the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District board on Jan. 27 about the county's School Resource Officer program and a therapy dog pilot aimed at supporting student well-being.
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