Prowers County Gains A New Deputy

Sheriff Jim Faull, Michael Palacios, Gerri & Don Jenkins

Undersheriff Ron Trowbridge, Sheriff Jim Faull, Michael Palacios, and Senior Deputy Ron Manly.

Michael Palacios was sworn in today, June 17, 2011 as the latest deputy to join the Prowers County Sheriff’s Department. He will be employed as a patrol deputy.

Palacios, 29, is a graduate of the Arapahoe Community College Police Academy, completing his courses on May 6 of this year. He was born and raised in Lamar and is a graduate of Lamar High School, class of 2000. Palacios has spent the past few years living and working with various youth-oriented programs in the Denver area.

Michael Palacios is the son of Don and Gerry Jenkins. His father, Mervin Palacios was employed with the Lamar Police Department from 1979-1990.

(Photo by Gerry Jenkins)