Community Engagement

2026 Citizens Academy

Applications for Citizens Academy are OPEN! Apply here! 

This year's Citizens Academy will take place on the following dates. Participants must attend all classes.  

• Tuesday, October 6th| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 8th| 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 13th| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 15th| 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 20th| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 22nd| 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 27th| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 29th| 6-8 p.m.

We do run a background check on all applicants. If you have concerns or questions, please reach out to massmakj@co.larimer.co.us. 

Annual Report

Read the District Attorney's Office Annual Report for insight and transparency into the office's work and accomplishments.

• 2024 Annual Report
• 2023 Annual Report
• 2022 Annual Report

DA Opinion Editorials

Read District Attorney, Gordon McLaughlin's op-eds to the local news media. 

• Impact of Fentanyl in Our Community (March 2024)
• How We Support Victims in the Criminal Justice System (April 2024)
• Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System (May 2024)
• Gun Safety/ERPOs (June 2024)

DA Data Dashboard & Transparency

The District Attorney's Office for the Eighth Judicial District is excited to join the national Prosecutorial Performance Indicators (PPI) project. This project will share data with the public about our work to measure performance in three areas: Capacity and Efficiency, Community Safety and Well-being, and Fairness and Justice.

See our Press Release on this Data-Driven Transparency Initiative 

Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin discusses the DA Data Dashboard and transparency.

Request a Speaker

The District Attorney's Office can speak at community meetings about topics like the role of the prosecutor, identity theft, elder fraud, juvenile responsibilities and rights, or other topics you are interested in. If your service club, school classroom, church group, or scout troop wants to schedule a speaker, please contact Kylie Massman at (970) 498-7168.

Larimer County Gun Safety Coalition 

We believe every resident shares responsibility for our community’s safety. We also believe in giving people the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. Learn more about Juvenile Gun Safety.