(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — The 19th Annual Ken Jordan Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday morning, Feb. 11, “recognizing law enforcement personnel in the Pikes Peak region who have achieved excellence in DUI enforcement,” according to an El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) press release.
The awards ceremony is held every year in honor of fallen Colorado Springs Police Officer Ken Jordan, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop with a drunk driver in December of 2006.
“The Ken Jordan Award for Excellence in DUI Enforcement is presented to a law enforcement officer who has demonstrated outstanding achievement regarding impaired driving enforcement,” wrote EPSO. “The Pikes Peak DUI Task Force created the award to honor Jordan’s life and acknowledge individual peers who put in extra effort to prevent drunk driving in their communities.”
Ken Jordan Award for Excellence in DUI Enforcement Nominees:
Officer Jacob Crispi, Colorado Springs Police Department
Officer Travis Hanable, Colorado Springs Police Department
Trooper Alvara Acuna, Colorado State Patrol
Trooper Jonathan Kay, Colorado State Patrol
Deputy Chad Johnson, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Joshua Offutt, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Sgt. Camilla Violette, Fort Carson Police Department
During Tuesday’s ceremony, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Offutt was announced as the prestigious Ken Jordan Award winner.
Courtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Dez Rowe, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Offutt (right) was announced as the prestigious Ken Jordan Award winner on Feb. 11, 2025.
Career Achievement Award Nominees:
Lt. Jason Reeser, Colorado Springs Police Department
Chief Brandon Graber, Fort Carson Police Department
Sgt. Chad Bauer, Pikes Peak State College Police Department
According to EPSO, Pikes Peak State College Police Department Sgt. Chad Bauer received the Career Achievement Award.
Courtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Dez Rowe, Pikes Peak State College Police Department Sgt. Chad Bauer (left) received the Career Achievement Award on Feb. 11, 2025.
“I thank Deputies Offutt and Johnson, along with all the nominees this year, for their critical service to our community and their steadfast commitment to ensuring the safety of drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians on the roads of El Paso County,” said Sheriff Joe Roybal. “Our Traffic Unit and patrol deputies operate proactively, day and night, throughout weekends and holidays, addressing numerous traffic safety concerns, including DUI enforcement.”
