Law Enforcement Week
Friday - May 15, 2015 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
In honor of National Law Enforcement Week, justice & Regulatory Department held numerous events giving thanks to all the Southern Ute tribe’s law enforcement. Events included an inspection by Chairman Clement J. Frost, three-gun shoot, horseshoes tournament, and an Iron Ranger challenge course, to name a few.All of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s law enforcement gathered together in the front of the Justice Building on May 11, to celebrate the beginning of National Law Enforcement Week.
Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Clement Frost inspects the Southern Ute Tribe’s Law Enforcement vehicles during the opening day of Law Enforcement Week recognized by the Southern Ute law enforcement departments and agencies, May 11 through 25.
Sergeant Shane Clance from SUPD musters up all his strength during the obstacle course challenge. The obstacle course consisted of dragging a 300lb rope and chain across hard pavement, hauling a punching bag on top a flight of stairs, wheel barreling a set of weights down a straight line, and directing a pallet of crates through a set of cones. The obstacle course was put together as a training exercise in light of Law Enforcement Week. Recognition awards were handed out to all who completed the course.
Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Clement Frost inspects the Southern Ute Tribe’s Law Enforcement vehicles during the opening day of Law Enforcement Week recognized by the Southern Ute law enforcement departments and agencies, May 11 through 25.
Jake Candelaria (left), Abel “Gus” Velasquez, and Charles Hamby enjoy some outdoor cooking during the SUPD barbeque. The department was served hamburgers and hot dogs.
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Courtesy Don Folsom
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum





