Daric Harvey, a commander with the Town of Vail police department for the past 10 months, has been named a member of the personnel committee on the board of directors for the valley’s Bright Future Foundation, a nonprofit in support of individuals and families affected by domestic violence and abuse.
Harvey replaces Joe Ribeiro who moved to Manitou Springs earlier this year. Harvey was an active advocate of a similar organization in Orlando, Fla. called, “Help Now.”
“I think partnerships between law enforcement and the communities are critical for building community success,” Harvey said. “BBF’s goal is to foster and maintain a relationship between advocates of victims of domestic abuse and law enforcement that supports the victim and helps them transition to a healthy and stable environment.”
“Victims might need shelter, child care or financial assistance as they work back to fully functioning in the community. Often times, counseling is part of it. And certainly, focus on prevention and law enforcement are elements of the continuum,” Harvey explained. “I look forward to doing what I can to improve on the already great job that BFF does.”
Another law enforcement program Harvey strongly supports is Crime Stoppers, which allows citizens to help solve crimes by calling anonymously to law enforcement. Should their tips or leads result in an arrest, they may qualify for financial rewards.
He is also actively involved in the Police Explorer program which allows kids, ages 14 – 21 to participate in police activities as understudies. They work on defensive driving, watch law enforcement activities, including arrests, and are able to volunteer within the community.
“This program, like BFF, is meant to serve in building bridges within the community,” Harvey explained. “The program involves partnerships between the law enforcement agencies in Eagle, Avon and Vail.”
Harvey lives in the Vail Valley with his wife and three children ages 8, 12, and 14. All are avid skiers.