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February 2010
Chasing Funds for the Training Center - Good news followed bad last week concerning a proposed multi-million-dollar training facility for regional law enforcement agencies based in Adams County. Read More >>

October 3-7 2009
The FLATROCK Training Facility was exhibited at the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) conference in Denver, CO

This was the first public announcement for The FLATROCK Training Facility. This conference brought over 25,000 National and International Law Enforcement personnel together in one location


January 2009 to August 2009
IGA Developed and Executive Principals Group continue to meet monthly

December 2008
The Executive Principals Group sign a Memorandum of Understanding

December 2008
Article: Adams County Sheriff's Office Unveils Plans for Major Regional Training Academy
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November 2008
Article: Sheriff unveils plans for future
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November 2008
Press Release: Regional Training Center Progressing
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June 2008 to February 2009
Command Staff from 12 surrounding agencies form an Executive Principals Group and meet monthly to form a training center governance and user fee plan.

June 2008 to August 2008
Training personnel from 12 surrounding law enforcement agencies meet monthly to contribute their expertise and provide hands-on input to the site plan.

May 2008
Preliminary project cost estimates have been developed

April 2008

A preliminary site concept is developed by Roth Sheppard Architects of Denver

March 2008
Interact Business Group of Valley Center California
is engaged to develop a strategic business plan

February 2008
Adams County takes ownership of 399 acres north of DIA
– 120th Avenue / Gun Club Road

November 2007 to September 2008

Adams County Sheriff’s personnel visit 10 training centers nationally

“This facility will be constructed using state-of-the-art technology in order to provide the most current,
effective and beneficial training possible. FLATROCK is an investment in every law-enforcement professional
who attends and every jurisdiction and citizen they serve will reap the benefits for generations to come.”

Douglas N. Darr, Sheriff, Adams County
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