Alicia Romero

Family Support Coordinator - Douglas County Sheriff's Office

Alicia brings a wealth of firsthand experience to her role as the Family Support Coordinator for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the founder of Beyond the Badge, and the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation Family Support Coordinator. With a background as a Dispatcher and Deputy Sheriff, as well as being the daughter of a law enforcement officer and the spouse of a Deputy Sheriff, she possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards inherent in the police world. Her dedication to supporting law enforcement officers and their families is evident in her multifaceted roles. Previously, Alicia served as the Family Liaison for the Aurora Police Department, where she played a vital role in providing support and resources to officers and their loved ones. Additionally, her experience as a trainer and training content developer has allowed her to develop a large variety of training courses including a FTO certification program, supervisory schools, a 6-week personal finance class for law enforcement, love languages, and a variety of other classes that benefit an officer’s work and home life. Alicia worked with the APD Wellness Team to build one of the first family acadmies in the country. Families left the family academy program being more prepared, connected, and resilient. As the families endured critical incidents it was evident that the program helped to better prepare the officers and their families through the trauma that they will endure throughout their career. Alicia also planned multiple events and education events a month to better support the officers and families through normal day-to-day challenges. Alicia also serves as the Family Support Coordinator for Colorado Fallen Hero. In this role, Alicia supports close to 150 family members of officers killed in the line of duty in Colorado and family members of fallen officers who move to Colorado. Alicia provides one-on-one support and multiple events a year to assist the families with connection and healing. Alicia’s commitment to excellence extends beyond her local community. She serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on both the CRI-TAC and the Family Program groups. Alicia is an instructor for the Valor Resilience Program teaching across the country in large and small agencies. Through her various roles and initiatives, Alicia strives to make a meaningful impact, providing essential support and resources to those who serve and protect our communities.

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