Jefferson County DA Names Detective, Patrol Officer Of The Year

JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO — An Arvada detective and a Golden patrol officer have received awards from 1st Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir.

The awards — which include Investigator of the Year and Patrol Officer of the Year — were presented at the district attorney's annual law enforcement luncheon Wednesday. This is the sixth year the awards have been given.

The 2020 Law Enforcement Award Recipients:

• Detective Jeremiah Brunner, Arvada Police Department - Detective of the Year

• Patrol Officer Aden Jones, Golden Police Department - Patrol Officer of the Year

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"The award is designed to honor two exemplary law enforcement officers, thanking them for their service to the community and their dedication to the cause of justice," the DA's office said in a news release.

“We are fortunate to have many exceptional law enforcement officers within the First Judicial District,” Weir said in a statement.

“Recognizing officers for their outstanding efforts in 2020 is one small way we acknowledge them for their service.”

When the award was created, Weir made the decision to honor a patrol officer as well as a detective.

“While detectives are often involved in complex felony cases, the patrol officers are on the front line," Weir said.

"They work in our communities and, at times, when least expecting it, must walk into the face of danger.”

The honorees are nominated by prosecutors, and a selection committee makes the final decision.

The First Judicial District, which includes Jefferson and Gilpin counties, has 13 law enforcement agencies: 11 police departments and two sheriffs’ offices. The agencies employ more than a thousand sworn officers, who work with prosecutors from arrest through the criminal justice system.

"These working relationships are critical for successful case outcomes," the DA's office said.