Effective January 2023, the Lochbuie Police Department has a new Victim Advocate Service Unit that will be serving Lochbuie residents. Prior victim services were provided by Weld County Victim Advocates. The department has partnered with the Brighton Office for Victim Assistance, otherwise known as BOVA. This Victim Service Unit will provide service to victims in Brighton, Commerce City, Lochbuie, and Ft Lupton
BOVA provides victims with support, assistance and crisis intervention at a time when it is most needed. The initial shock following a crime, sudden death, or other trauma is harsh and painful for those involved. Police officers present at the scene of a crime or accident act with compassion and sympathy, but their primary responsibility is related to law enforcement protocol such as crime scene investigation and police reports.
BOVA is staffed by dedicated and highly-trained advocates who are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to respond immediately to the scene of a crime, accident, or victim's home at the request of a police officer. Victim advocates not only support victims through the immediate trauma, but they also provide follow-up with referral information to further aid victims and their families through the healing process.
For more information about becoming a BOVA Volunteer Victim advocate, visit: https://www.brightonco.gov/348/Become-a-Volunteer
For a list of victim resources visit: https://www.brightonco.gov/347/Victim-Resources
For more information about becoming a BOVA Volunteer Victim advocate, visit: https://www.brightonco.gov/348/Become-a-Volunteer