A new billboard in Denver aims to recruit legislators to come to Wyoming at the expense of Colorado policy and leadership.
“Work in Wyoming, where breaking the law is still illegal and the police are funded!” The sign read, according to Social media posts.
The Laramie County, Wyoming, Sheriff’s Office paid for the sign. Recruit members took a subtle jab at the city’s progressive government.
Sheriff Brian Kozak paid $2,500 to put a message on a billboard in Denver during National Police Week.
He told FOX News Digital that he has only been sheriff for just over a year and that when he first became sheriff, there were about 90 vacancies in the sheriff’s office.
“We launched a digital media campaign to focus on areas where perhaps liberal politics were swaying law enforcement,” he said. “We knew police officers in those areas were probably a little dissatisfied, so we focused our advertising on Denver.”
“Meanwhile, the city of Denver has announced an $8 million grant to the police department to fund immigrant shelters and limit the police’s ability to enforce traffic laws, such as expired license plates and safety equipment violations, according to national media reports. The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office said: The Office Facebook post has been read.
Cheyenne, the capital and largest city of Wyoming, is the county seat of Laramie.
“During Police Week, the Laramie County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) unveiled a billboard in downtown Denver reminding disgruntled officers, ‘Wyoming where breaking the law is still illegal and police are still defunded. You can work in the state!’” the post added. “Sheriff Kozak would like to thank the community for supporting law enforcement and welcomes those who are willing to do their jobs to join us.” LCSOwy.org”
Kozak said the marketing campaign has already resulted in 40 new applications in the county since the signs went up Sunday, and an additional 20 to 40 inquiries requests each day.
“As a result of our marketing strategy, we actually hired 72 people last year. The feedback we got from the law enforcement officers we hired from the Denver area was that it was an effective campaign strategy,” he said. Told.
Kozak said the police officers and deputies employed by Laramie Coutee enjoy their jobs because they get a job done and the community supports them.
“We asked ourselves, is there a better way to get the attention of people in law enforcement in the area who are frustrated with not being able to do their jobs, especially people who are considering a career in law enforcement? I started thinking, ‘You don’t have to waste your time working in the police force in a city that won’t let you do your job,”’ he said. “Please come to Wyoming. We welcome you.”
Johnston’s office said the idea that the city is defending the police is a misconception.
“The City of Denver’s adjustments to the Denver Police Department budget were carefully designed with safety leaders, Mayor Johnston and others to ensure the department’s public services were not impacted,” a spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
“Saying that the City of Denver is ‘defunding the police department’ is an intentional misrepresentation of budget cuts, when in reality it is delaying the purchase of new furniture and defunding one class of cadets.” In fact, Mayor Johnston is investing millions of dollars to hire 167 new police officers in 2024 to ensure the safety of all Denbert residents in the city. We plan to continue investing in public safety.”
Although there are pros and cons to this campaign, many comments were received. Laramie County Sheriff’s Office‘s posts expressed enthusiasm for the move.
“Thank you to all the residents of Laramie County for voting for an aggressive sheriff who isn’t afraid to ruffle feathers,” one user said.
“I live in Denver. This is great,” said another.
“There are still a lot of good cops around Denver. A few might be enough to come to Wyoming. Congratulations,” a third posted.
Kozak told Fox News Digital that he received several calls Tuesday from Denver community members wanting to fund the billboard.
“They’re kind of dissatisfied with the direction of politics in Denver, so they were happy to see the billboard, so they actually want to send a check to pay for it,” he said. Ta.
