Sheriff's Office Update
Author: Nick Rauser, Broadwater County Sheriff
Sheriff's Office Update
To Our Community,
I want to take a moment to keep you informed about what the Sheriff’s Office has been working on.
The failure of the mill levy was a tough setback — there’s no denying that. Like many of you, I felt frustration and disappointment. Still, we're focused on adapting to this new reality and doing everything we can to responsibly manage the resources we have to best serve the people of our county.
One of our current efforts is working to increase the jail population as a way to help recover some of the revenue lost. We're in the process of remodeling the jail to add more bed space, and that project should be completed soon.
Unfortunately, we haven’t yet reached the numbers we need to meet our financial goals, but please know we are doing everything within our power to make this work through the end of the year. Our team remains committed to finding thoughtful, effective solutions that support both the jail and the wider needs of the county.
In the meantime, we continue to provide essential law enforcement services. Deputies are actively responding to calls, working cases, and staying engaged in the community. Despite the challenges, we remain committed to serving every resident to the best of our ability.
I encourage anyone with questions, concerns, or ideas to get involved in the county’s budget process — your voice truly matters. And if you’d ever like to have a conversation, I’m always open to hearing from you.
As the school year begins, our deputies will once again be patrolling school zones, and I’ll be present during morning drop-offs and as often as possible throughout the week. We’re also actively working on solutions for the School Resource Officer (SRO) position and hope to have an update soon.
If you ever need assistance — whether you're calling for help or reporting a crime — know that we will be there.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Sheriff Nick Rauser
