Douglas County commissioners
Coverage of Douglas County commissioners in the Nexus archive.
- A new school in Colorado is introducing a drone-based safety system. Some parents have concerns.
John Adams Academy in Sterling Ranch, Colorado, is set to become the first school in the state to use a drone-based active shooter suppression system from Campus Guardian Angel. While school officials emphasize the technology's potential to reduce emergency response times, some parents, including Kim Carroll and Tiffany Baker, have raised concerns about the system's impact on students and its funding through the Douglas County Commissioners.
- A new school in Sterling Ranch is introducing a drone-based safety system. Some parents have concerns.
John Adams Academy in Sterling Ranch, Colorado, is implementing a drone-based active shooter suppression system developed by Campus Guardian Angel, a first for the state. School officials highlight the system's potential to reduce emergency response times, while some parents express concerns about the technology's presence in K-8 schools and its funding through a request to Douglas County Commissioners.
- Hot topic: Dougco commissioners approve fireworks show for Highlands Ranch after prior cancellation
Douglas County commissioners approved a $78,000 fireworks show in Highlands Ranch after it was canceled in May due to fire restrictions. The decision, funded by the county general fund, aims to provide a safe celebration for the 250th anniversary of America while reducing risks from personal fireworks. The event faces mixed reactions due to ongoing Stage 1 fire restrictions and drought conditions.
- Douglas County passes ordinance regulating off-highway vehicles
Douglas County commissioners approved an ordinance to regulate the illegal use of low-powered scooters and off-highway vehicles. The new regulation targets unauthorized operation of these vehicles.