Remembering Trooper Jason Manspeaker

Members, Please take a moment to include Trooper Jason Manspeaker in your thoughts. Trooper Manspeaker was responding to a call on January 23, 2001, regarding the possible sighting of two fugitives of the “Texas Seven,” who were wanted for the slaying of an Irving, Texas police officer. After passing eastbound through the Eisenhower Tunnel on … Continue reading →

Remember Patrolman Larry B. Enloe

Please take a moment to include Patrolman Larry B. Enloe in your thoughts today. Patrolman Enloe was on Interstate 25 north of Trinidad January 8, 1968 when he stopped a stolen blue station wagon for a traffic violation. While Enloe was seated in his patrol car, the driver shot Enloe with a .38 caliber gun. … Continue reading →

Remember Patrolman Thomas R. Carpenter

Please take a moment to include Patrolman Thomas R. Carpenter in your thoughts today. On December 27, 1973, Patrolman Carpenter stopped a 1964 Chevrolet on the westbound ramp from Broadway onto US Highway 36. A physical altercation developed between Carpenter and the occupants. It is believed Carpenter was kidnapped and his service weapon taken from … Continue reading →

Remember Trooper Joseph A. Ynostroza

Please take a moment to include Trooper Joseph A. Ynostroza in your thoughts today. Trooper Ynostroza died in a head-on collision December 6, 1989 with a tractor/semi-tanker east of Alamosa on Highway 160. His patrol car drifted across the roadway, striking the rear wheels of an eastbound gasoline tanker. Investigators believe Ynostroza fell asleep at … Continue reading →

ACSPP President’s Message

Season’s greetings, Is it May, or is it November?  The unseasonably warm days make it hard to believe that the holiday season is upon on this last Wednesday in November.  In the season of giving thanks, your Association of Colorado State Patrol Professionals (ACSPP), is grateful for the opportunity and privilege of reaching out to … Continue reading →

Colorado Avs vs Los Angeles Kings

Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings Thursday, March 22nd 7:00PM Pepsi Center A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to ACSPP! Every ticket will have $10 loaded onto the ticket, redeemable for food, drink, or merchandise. The ACSPP Honor Guard will be representing during the National Anthem. Click on the following link … Continue reading →

Remembering Trooper James K. Farris

Please take a moment to include Trooper James K. Farris in your thoughts today. Trooper Farris was killed November 29, 1980 while pursuing an eastbound traffic violator near Frisco on Interstate 70. During the pursuit, the patrol car went out of control, ran off the road, and rolled. Farris was wearing his seatbelt, but the … Continue reading →

Remembering Trooper Cody J. Donahue

Please take a moment to include Trooper Cody J. Donahue in your thoughts today. Donahue was killed November 25, 2016 as he was assisting another trooper investigate a traffic accident south of Castle Rock on Interstate 25. A passing truck drifted onto the right shoulder of northbound I-25 and hit Trooper Donahue, who died instantly. … Continue reading →