Stances

I strongly believe effective law enforcement starts with trust, transparency, and shared responsibility between the Sheriff’s Office and the community it serves. Public safety is not accomplished by law enforcement alone. It requires strong relationships with residents, businesses, schools, community leaders, and local partners across Weld County.

As Sheriff, I will prioritize community-oriented policing by making the Sheriff’s Office more accessible, more transparent, and more engaged with the people we serve. That includes educating the public on how law enforcement operates, including policies, procedures, response priorities, and the decision-making process during critical incidents. When residents understand how and why decisions are made, it helps build trust and reduces misinformation.

I will support outreach programs, public forums, community meetings, and partnerships that allow residents to ask questions, voice concerns, and work directly with the Sheriff’s Office to address public safety issues. Weld County is growing, and we must make sure our law enforcement services grow with it while staying connected to the communities we protect.

Community-oriented policing is not about politics. It is about accountability, professionalism, communication, and a shared commitment to keeping Weld County safe. My goal is to lead a Sheriff’s Office that listens, responds, educates, and works alongside the citizens we are sworn to serve.

My goal is to lead a Sheriff’s Office that takes care of its people so they can better take care of Weld County. Supporting wellness means supporting stronger families, stronger employees, and a stronger public safety system for everyone.

This is why officer wellness will be a top priority in my administration. The men and women who serve in law enforcement, detention, dispatch, and public safety support roles face stress, trauma, long hours, critical incidents, and difficult decisions that most people never see. If we expect them to serve Weld County with professionalism, compassion, and good judgment, we must also make sure they are supported physically, mentally, and emotionally.

As Sheriff, I will work to strengthen a culture where wellness is not treated as weakness, but as part of readiness, professionalism, and responsible leadership. Healthy deputies and staff are better equipped to make sound decisions, communicate effectively, handle crisis situations, and serve the public with integrity.

Officer wellness is not just an internal issue. It directly impacts public safety, employee retention, morale, accountability, and the quality-of-service residents receive. When deputies, detention staff, dispatchers, and civilian personnel are supported, the entire community benefits.

I stand firmly behind the Second Amendment and will defend the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. The right to protect yourself, your family, and your property is fundamental, and I believe the Sheriff’s Office has a responsibility to respect and protect that right while enforcing the law fairly and professionally.

As Sheriff, I will support the lawful carry of firearms for citizens who meet the legal requirements. This includes both open and concealed carry. I will ensure that Concealed Handgun Permit applications are processed as efficiently as possible, without unnecessary delays or burdens on Weld County residents. 

While state laws such as HB25-003 may create additional obstacles for both citizens and Sheriff’s Offices, I will work within the law to make the permitting process as timely, organized, and accessible as possible. My administration will focus on efficiency, accountability, and clear communication so residents understand the process and are treated fairly.

Supporting the Second Amendment also means holding violent criminals accountable. Law-abiding gun owners should not be punished for the actions of those who choose to commit crimes. My focus will remain on protecting constitutional rights, enforcing the law, and keeping Weld County families safe.

Proactive narcotics enforcement will be a top priority in my administration. Illegal drugs, especially fentanyl, continue to destroy families, fuel crime, increase overdoses, and place a heavy burden on law enforcement, medical services, schools, and communities across Colorado. Weld County deserves a Sheriff’s Office that takes this threat seriously and works aggressively to stop drugs before they reach our community.

Throughout my law enforcement career, I have worked narcotics investigations from the street level to major Drug Trafficking Organization cases. My experience includes serving as a narcotics detective, working undercover and covert investigations, and collaborating with federal task forces including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I have seen firsthand how drug trafficking networks operate, how they impact local communities, and what it takes to dismantle them.

As Sheriff, I will prioritize strong partnerships with local police departments, state agencies, and federal partners to target the source of illegal drugs coming into Weld County. The focus must be on identifying and dismantling Drug Trafficking Organizations, disrupting supply lines, and holding traffickers accountable. Especially those responsible for bringing fentanyl and other deadly drugs into our communities.

While enforcement alone will not solve every drug-related issue, we cannot ignore the criminal organizations profiting from addiction, violence, and death. My approach will focus on public safety, prevention, accountability, and protecting families by aggressively targeting the people and networks causing the greatest harm.

Weld County needs experienced leadership that understands narcotics enforcement beyond the surface level. I have worked these investigations, partnered with federal agencies, and seen the damage these organizations cause. As Sheriff, I will bring that experience to the fight against illegal drugs in Weld County.

My commitment is simple: we will not engage in civil immigration enforcement, but we will take criminal activity seriously, regardless of a person’s background or immigration status.

It is important for the community to be informed of the following Colorado Revised Statutes 24-76.6-102 ,24-74-103, and 24-74-104. These state laws prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from arresting, detaining, or sharing personal information with federal immigration authorities based solely on civil immigration detainer requests. These laws restrict agencies from collecting or inquiring into personal identifying information related to a person’s immigration or citizenship status.

The Weld County Sheriff’s Office will not participate in civil immigration enforcement. Immigration status alone is a federal civil matter, and the role of the Sheriff’s Office is to enforce criminal law, protect public safety, operate the detention facility, and serve the residents of Weld County professionally and fairly.

As Sheriff, my focus will remain on criminal enforcement, not civil immigration enforcement. Deputies will not be used to target individuals solely based on immigration status. When individuals who commit crimes, are arrested, or are housed in the detention facility on criminal charges, the Sheriff’s Office has a responsibility to follow the law, protect victims, and ensure accountability through the criminal justice process.

Weld County will continue to provide assistance involving valid judicial warrants and lawful criminal investigations. Any cooperation with outside agencies will be handled professionally, legally, and within the proper limits of the Sheriff’s Office’s authority.

This position is about public safety, not politics. It ensures the Sheriff’s Office stays focused on its proper role: enforcing criminal laws, protecting victims, holding offenders accountable, and maintaining trust with the community. Residents should know that the Sheriff’s Office will be professional, lawful, and consistent in how it handles these matters.

As Sheriff, I have a sworn obligation to uphold and enforce the laws of the State of Colorado. Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), commonly referred to as “red flag laws,” are civil court orders that allow a judge to temporarily restrict a person’s access to firearms when evidence is presented that they may pose a significant risk to themselves or others.

Under Colorado law, ERPO petitions may be filed by family members, household members, law enforcement, and certain healthcare, behavioral health, and educational institutions. Petitioners are not anonymous, and a judge—not law enforcement—determines whether the legal standard has been met.

While opinions on ERPO laws vary, my responsibility as Sheriff is not to decide which laws should be enforced. My responsibility is to ensure that every complaint is investigated thoroughly, fairly, and impartially while protecting both public safety and the constitutional rights of all involved. Every case deserves careful review, due process, and an objective evaluation of the facts.

At the end of the day, I believe the citizens of Weld County deserve a Sheriff’s Office that takes credible threats seriously, respects constitutional rights, and follows the law with professionalism and integrity.

I strongly believe in community-oriented policing built on trust, transparency, and shared responsibility for public safety. Law enforcement cannot succeed without the support and understanding of the community it serves. 

As Sheriff, I will prioritize educating the public on how law enforcement works, including policies, procedures, and decision-making during critical incidents. An informed community is a stronger, safer community. 

I will foster open communication and collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and the residents of Weld County through outreach programs, public forums, and partnerships with community organizations. By working together, we can improve transparency, build mutual trust, and enhance public safety for everyone. 

Community policing is not about politics—it is about accountability, professionalism, and shared commitment to keeping Weld County safe.