Arvada Detective Named 'Investigator Of The Year'

GOLDEN, CO – An Arvada detective was honored by the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office Dec. 11 in a special ceremony, the DA's office said Friday.

Detective Bobby Brooks, of the Arvada Police Department, was honored as "Investigator of the Year" at First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir's annual staff meeting. This is the fourth year of the awards, which are bestowed on a detective and patrol officer.

The yearly award honors "two exemplary law enforcement officers, thanking them for their service to the community and their dedication to the cause of justice," a press release from the DA's office said.

The honorees are nominated by prosecutors and a selection committee makes the final decision, the DA's office said.

Also honored as "Patrol Officer of the Year" was Lakewood patrol agent Jaime Cardenas.

“We are fortunate to have many exceptional law enforcement officers within the First Judicial District,” said Weir, in a statement. “Recognizing officers for their outstanding efforts in 2018 is one small way we acknowledge them for their service.”

The First Judicial District is made up of Jefferson and Gilpin counties and has 13 law enforcement agencies, including 11 police departments, and two sheriffs’ offices. More than 1,000 sworn officers make up the agencies. The DA's office said that officers work with prosecutors from arrest through the criminal justice system.

"Working relationships are critical for successful case outcomes," the DA's office said.

When this award was created four years ago, Weir chose to honor a patrol officer as well as a detective, “While detectives are often involved in complex felony cases, the patrol officers are on the front line. They work in our communities and, at times, when least expecting it, must walk into the face of danger,” Weir said.

Image: Detective Bobby Brooks receives the Investigator of the Year award from Jefferson County DA Pete Weir and Arvada Police Chief Link Strate. Via First Judicial District Attorney's Office.