Episode 11

Balancing Community & Justice in Northern Colorado with Gordon McLaughlin

Published on: 11th September, 2024

In this episode, Greg Roeder and guest Gordon McLaughlin explore community safety, criminal justice reform, and the challenges of tackling issues like fentanyl and domestic violence.

Gordon McLaughlin is District Attorney for the Eighth Judicial District of Colorado, which includes Larimer and Jackson Counties. Whether he's running the Timberline trail or tackling complex legal challenges, Gordon’s passion for justice and his community never wavers.

Key topics that Greg and Gordon explore in this episode:

* The daily responsibilities of a district attorney (DA) and overseeing 12,000 cases annually.

* The fentanyl crisis and its impact on Larimer County.

* The role of the DA’s office in reducing recidivism through rehabilitation and community programs.

* The formation of a domestic violence unit and its importance in community safety.

* The expansion of gun safety laws in Colorado and their enforcement in domestic violence cases.

* The importance of community engagement and earning public trust in law enforcement.

* The critical role of partnerships with nonprofits in addressing addiction and mental health.

Chapters for this episode:

2:30 - Gordon’s Role as DA

10:52 - Fentanyl Crisis in Larimer County

18:26 - Being Smart on Crime vs. Tough on Crime

24:39 - Empathy in the Criminal Justice System

32:00 - Running & Skiing in Fort Collins

38:41 - Future Plans: Data Transparency and Domestic Violence Unit

Here is the data dashboard that DA McLaughlin mentioned in this episode: Eighth Judicial District Attorney Data Dashboard: https://co-eighth-district.netlify.app/8th/

Here are some additional resources mentioned in this episode:

* Summitstone Health Partners (community mental health services).

* Longview Behavioral Health (mental health and addiction resources).

* Colorado Opioid Abatement Board (statewide resource for addiction).

* Larimer County Opioid Abatement Board (local opioid crisis management).

Thanks to Gordon McLaughlin for being on the show!

Learn more about Gordon’s role as DA: https://www.larimer.gov/elected-officials/district-attorney

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Phone Greg: 970.213.2095

Email Greg: groeder@livsothebysrealty.com

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