
Keeping the county safe and the peace kept
Sheriff with twenty years in law enforcement, the last six leading a county sheriff's office in rural Colorado. Holds responsibility for the safety of a whole county — leading deputies, overseeing patrol, investigations and the jail, working with the community, and being accountable to residents for fair, effective policing. Lowered crime through community policing and modernised the office's training and standards. Leads the sheriff's office and deputies, oversees patrol and investigations, manages the jail and budget, builds community trust, and ensures lawful, accountable policing. Principled, steady and community-minded. Looking for a law-enforcement leadership role with a community that wants policing that is both effective and trusted.
Sheriff
Lowered crime through community policing and modernised the office's training and professional standards.
Lead the sheriff's office and its deputies, setting direction, standards and accountability across the force.
Oversee patrol, investigations and the county jail, keeping operations effective, lawful and safe.
Build community trust, working with residents and partners so policing is done with the community, not just to it.
Manage the budget and ensure accountability, keeping the office well-run, lawful and answerable to the public.
Deputy / Patrol Sergeant
Led patrols, handled investigations and supervised deputies, steadily developing the command a sheriff role demands.
Learned patrol, investigation and supervision on the job across more than fourteen years.
Gained the leadership training and record that led into election as sheriff of my county.
BS in Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Leadership Certification
FBI National Academy (June 2014 to Present)
- Law Enforcement Leadership
- Community Policing
- Patrol Operations
- Criminal Investigation
- Corrections Oversight
- Budget & Administration
- Crisis & Incident Command
- Training & Standards
- Public Accountability
- Interagency Liaison
- Integrity
- Steadiness
- Leadership
- Community-Mindedness
- Communication