30/12/2022
It is with great sadness the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office announces the passing of Deputy Kraig Conger. Deputy Conger suffered a major heart attack while on duty. He passed away on December 28 at the age of 51.
Kraig worked at the Sheriff's Office for 22 years. He began his career at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility in 2000. In 2013, he was assigned to the Detention Services Bureau newly created ADMIT program where he worked until his death.
Deputy Conger received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Colorado State University and played basketball under scholarship at CSU.
In 2017, he was awarded the prestigious Russ Oberlin Respect for Law award by the Littleton Optimist Club for his commitment to his community and his service with the ACSO. While Conger worked in a variety of positions, the one he truly made a difference in is the Arapahoe Diverts Mentally Ill to Treatment (ADMIT) program. He helped make the program a success for those who were part of it. He also devoted his time to mentoring the youth in his community and coaching them in football, basketball and baseball.
Kraig was passionate about his job. His continued service, both as a professional law enforcement officer and as a community volunteer, highlights the value he brought to our area. There is no doubt he had a significant impact in this community and in his profession. We are proud to have been his colleague and friend.
Deputy Conger is survived by his wife Leslie, his son Kaleb and his daughter Hannah.
Kraig, you will be missed but never forgotten. Rest easy friend, we have the watch from here.
