28-Year Law Enforcement Veteran with proven experience at every level, from detentions and patrol to command leadership.
Real-World Public Safety Experience protecting victims, families, and communities across nearly three decades of service.
Federal Task Force Leadership
FBI Metro Gang Task Force: Led gang and violent-crime investigations targeting organized criminal groups.
DEA Task Force: Fought drug cartels and large-scale narcotics trafficking operations.
Homeland Security Investigations: Helped dismantle illegal firearms trafficking and fraudulent document networks tied to criminal aliens.
Proven Supervisor & Commander
As Sergeant, led crimes-against-persons detectives, a covert drug task force, and patrol operations.
Focused on lawful, thorough investigations and strong coordination across units and agencies.
Built a Detective Bureau from the Ground Up
As Lieutenant, created an agency’s first-ever Detective Bureau in just 10 months.
Established case-management systems, investigative standards, and accountability practices.
Bilingual & Community-Focused
Fluent in Spanish, improving communication and trust with diverse communities.
Family-Driven Perspective
Married 30 years; father of two adult children, one in law enforcement and one in clinical mental health, bringing balance between public safety and compassion.
A Sheriff Who Leads with Integrity
Committed to transparency, deputy support, victim advocacy, and keeping Weld County safe.