The Larimer County Sheriff's Office Victim Response Team was established in 1994 to provide services for victims.
The Victim Response Team provides assistance to victims 24 hours, 7 days a week responding to all locations.
The services provided include:
- On-scene assistance
- Emotional Support
- Information on referrals and resources
- Information regarding Victim Compensations Assistance
- Assistance with bond hearings
In addition to the support provided victims, one of the main goals of the victim response team is to inform victims of the
legal rights afforded them under title 24 in the Colorado Statutes.
The Victim Response Team assures that victims are aware of their legal rights by providing and explaining a victim rights pamphlet.
The Victim Response Team responds to not only crime victims but also assists by providing services in several situations such as
suicides, unattended deaths, family problems, fires, missing persons, and death notifications.
The Victim Response Team is currently comprised of 16 volunteer advocates.
The program is run by The Coordinator, Susan Johnston. If you are interested in volunteering,
please call (970)498-5149.
Apply NOW 2009 training for advocates will start January 19th, 2009 and run through February 11th, 2009.
Classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings and some Saturdays!
See links at the bottom of this page to ways to apply!
If you need information regarding victim compensation, please contact the District Attorney's Office Victim
Assistance Coordinator at (970)498-7290.
Deputy Huggs are now on sale for $10 each. Proceeds benefit the LCSO Victim Response Team.
Please Contact the VRT Coordinator to Purchase a bear.
We need you as a VRT Volunteer!
As a VRT Volunteer you will be provided in-depth and ongoing training in dynamics
of victimization in victim assistance and will gain direct experience in providing support to people in need.
You will also gain knowledge about law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Your participation will enhace the community responsiveness to rights of victims and survivors of crime.
Ask a question or if you have comments about VRT.
VRT Volunteer Job Description.
On-line application and be sure to check the Volunteer box.
Download a PDF application.
Coming soon! VRT Volunteer on-line application, for now use the above link!