Beth Haynes Award Focus is on Victims

The Beth Haynes Award is given to a select individual among our law enforcement partners “who has demonstrated excellent skills, commitment and passion in addressing intimate partner violence as a significant public health issue.” 

Officer Beth Haynes was shot and killed on April 16, 1994, upon arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute. When Officer Haynes died, she had served with the Boulder Police Department for four years; she was 26 years old. This Award, created by the Zonta Club of Boulder and now funded by our club, honors her memory and encourages continued awareness and response to this prolific public health challenge. We continue the tradition by partnering with The Boulder County Domestic Violence Task Force who recognize those who have demonstrated excellence with DV through a:

  • history of service to victims

  • knowledge of domestic violence dynamics and proper investigative techniques

  • guidance provided to fellow officers on domestic violence issues and cases

  • networking and problem solving around domestic violence with other agencies

  • going beyond the “normal” level of service on a single domestic violence call/case

Detective Mike McKinley Awarded Beth Haynes Award

McKinley was recognized for his work investigating and arresting former Hygiene Fire Department captain Kamron Barnaby, who is accused of sexually assaulting a number of women in the department. He is recognized for gaining victims’ trust to get evidence needed to make the arrest.

When receiving the award, Detective McKinley said “To be recognized in her (Beth Haynes) name … it’s really hard to put into words. I’m very grateful and humbled to be recognized this year.” DA Michael Dougherty also spoke, recognizing McKinley and emphasizing the importance of this DVART team which works tirelessly even in the face of inceased Boulder County DV cases.