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Behind the Badge

Capt. Matt Turner and Lt. Jon Patton of the Weld County Sheriff’s Office share how their military experience shaped their careers in corrections. They offer a candid look at working inside a jail, lessons learned along the way, and practical leadership advice that extends well beyond corrections.

Colorado Jailers Experiences and Insights

NextGen Ideas is proud to sponsor Behind the Badge, the Colorado Jail Association’s podcast focused on real experiences and practical insights from professionals working in Colorado detention facilities. ​​Through this sponsorship, NextGen Ideas supports continued learning and collaboration within Colorado’s correctional community.

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Introduction to the CJA with Chief Jamison Brown of the Denver Sheriff’s Office and Lt. Jesse Alcantara of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office

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Commander Jake Straw, Summit County Sheriff, and Captain Isaac Lucas from Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office discuss the unique challenges of running small county jails in resort and high traffic areas.

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Deputy Angel Phillips, Deputy Jacquelyn Shea, and Corporal Rhiannon Valdez discuss what draws women to careers in corrections, the challenges and rewards of the profession, work-life balance, and the camaraderie of the “Blue Family.”

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Capt Matt Turner and Lt. Jon Patton from Weld County CO Sheriff's Office discuss how their military experience has  benefited their careers by giving them the skills needed to succeed in corrections.

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Coming soon!

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Coming soon.

Behind the Badge Guests

Meet the voices behind the conversations who share their experiences, perspectives, and insights on the issues shaping today’s correctional community.

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Deputy Angel Phillips

Denver Sheriff Department

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Deputy Jacquelyn Shea

El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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Corporal RhiannonValdez

Larimer County Sheriff's Office 

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Lt. Jon Patton

Weld County Sheriff’s Office

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Capt. Matt Turner

Weld County Sheriff’s Office

Behind the Badge Sponsors

Hear directly from sponsor executives as they share their expertise, discuss industry trends, and highlight solutions that are helping correctional facilities operate more safely and efficiently.

Meet our Moderator

Shawn Laughlin

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Colorado Jail Association

Our Mission

To serve as a resource for networking and mutual assistance for each other, thereby promoting and elevating ethical standards among members and others engaged in the profession of detentions and corrections.

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