Colorado fire chief arrested on domestic violence charges
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Teller County Fire Chief Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
TELLER COUNTY, Colo. — The leader of a fire department in Teller County has been arrested on domestic violence charges.
Fire Chief Chris Hawkins
Chris Hawkins, 41, is the fire chief at Four Mile Fire Protection District in Florissant and has served with the department since February 2022, according to their website.
Charges and Court Proceedings
Court records show Hawkins was arrested last week in connection with an incident that happened in January. Charges include harassment, obstructing telephone service, and false emergency-fake crime. All of the charges are misdemeanors.
Teller County Combined Court confirmed to 9NEWS that Hawkins was advised on Monday of domestic violence charges.
Current Status and Next Court Appearance
Hawkins’ next court appearance is scheduled for April 22. Jeff Carnahan, President of the board for Four Mile Fire Protection District, said Hawkins remains on duty and there is no change to his status at this time. So far they have not launched an internal investigation but are monitoring the situation.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – Addressing domestic violence cases is crucial for achieving gender equality and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Upholding the law and ensuring fair and just legal proceedings is essential for maintaining strong institutions.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – The article mentions domestic violence charges against the fire chief, which is an issue related to gender-based violence.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The article discusses the arrest of the fire chief on charges of harassment and obstructing telephone service, which are related to maintaining peace, justice, and strong institutions.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres – The charges of domestic violence against the fire chief highlight the need to address violence against women.
- Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all – The arrest and charges against the fire chief demonstrate the enforcement of the rule of law and access to justice.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months – The charges of domestic violence against the fire chief indicate a case that can be measured using this indicator.
- Indicator 16.3.1: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms – The arrest and charges against the fire chief demonstrate reporting of violence to competent authorities.
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres | Indicator 5.2.1: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls subjected to physical, sexual, or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner in the previous 12 months |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all | Indicator 16.3.1: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms |
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