PATROL DIVISION

Our Division's Mission

Committed to improving the quality of life through responsible service.

Our Division's Vision

To create a safer environment through innovation, communication and trust.

PATROL DIVISION

The Patrol Division provides law enforcement services, community policing, and traffic safety to the communities of unincorporated Adams County.

Tactical sections and units include Patrol, Plains, Traffic Safety Unit, DUI Enforcement, Motorcycle Unit, Juvenile Services Unit, SWAT, Mobile Field Force, K-9 Unit, Bomb Unit, Mounted Posse, Reserve Deputies and the Community Resource Team.

REPORT AN INCIDENT

Report a non-emergency incident online. If this is an emergency, contact 911.

For more information and neighboring agency contacts, visit adamssheriff.org/report-incident.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS

Fingerprinting appointments can be done by registering online. Once you have registered, you will be provided with a scheduled time and location.

Traffic citations can be paid in person at the Traffic Safety Section window in the main lobby. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., excluding holidays.

Sheriff Districts

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Civil Process

Learn more about Civil Process

Online Citation Payments

Pay your citation online

Ride-Along Application

Fill out the Rid-Along Application

Call 720-322-1101 For Scheduling

Ride-Along Critique

Provide ride-along critique

Compliments and Complaints

Fill out a compliment or complaint form or call (720) 322-1700

Traffic Safety

(720) 322-1114

Abandoned Vehicles

(720) 322-1700

Online Warrants Search

Search for warrants online

Records Requests or Call (720) 322-1313

Submit a Records Request (English)

Enviar una solicitud de registros (Español)

LEADERSHIP TEAM CONTACTS

Division Chief
John Bungartz
(720) 322-1100

Captain
Alex Kondos
(720) 322-1103

Executive Assistant to the Chief
Nicole Plese
(720) 322-1101

Commander (A Platoon)
Manuel Aragon
(720) 322-1104

Commander (B Platoon)
John Bitterman
(720) 322-1131

Commander (Plains Section - District 5)
Karl Smalley
(303) 622-9797 (ext. 29)

Commander (Plains Section - District 5)
Christopher Gruenberger
(303) 322-1355

Commander (Special Units)
Brett Eskam
(720) 322-1112

Records Manager
Jana Colwell
(720) 322-1316

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

The Professional Standards Division provides support and expertise in the areas of Public Information (PIO), Internal Affairs, Community Connection Team, OEM (Office of Emergency Management), Concealed Handgun Permits, Finance, Information Technology, Recruiting, Background Detectives, Government Center Security Unit, and Project Management.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS

Concealed Handgun Permits

Learn more about Concealed Handgun Permits

LEADERSHIP TEAM CONTACTS

Division Chief
Michael McKinney
(303) 654-1850

Administrative Assistant to the Chief
Ashley Portillo
(303) 655-3259

Commander
Jeremy Whytock
(303) 655-3206

Information Technology Manager
Carrie Haubert
(303) 655-3232

Operations Manager - Finance
Stephanie Brandt
(303) 655-3237

Community Relations Manager
Nicole Bostel
(303) 655-3279

Public Information Officer
Sergeant Adam Sherman
(303) 655-3223

Emergency Manager
Ron Sigman
(720) 523-6601

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

Mission: 

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally

Vision:

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values:

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS

Hours of Operation are Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sheriff Headquarters is located in Brighton at the Adams County Government Center.

Sheriff's Office Human Resources

Learn more about Sheriff's Office Human Resources

Current Burning Restrictions

Learn more about the Curren Burning Restrictions

LEADERSHIP TEAM CONTACTS

Sheriff
Gene R. Claps
(303) 654-1850

Executive Assistant to the Sheriff
Lori Feola
(303) 655-3218

Undersheriff
Paul Gregory
(303) 654-1850

Executive Assistant to the Undersheriff
Sarah Manzanares
(303) 655-3234

Human Resources Director
Jennifer Baessler
(303) 655-3287

PURPOSE OF THE ACADEMY

The Adams County Sheriff's Office POST Academy exists not only for the law enforcement community and the candidates, but citizens throughout Colorado who will benefit from what is taught and learned here. The Sheriff believes that it is imperative to create a positive experience which will instill in each candidate honesty, integrity, and professionalism. It is our hope and desire to make each candidate's career with the Adams County Sheriff's Office a successful one. The Adams County Sheriff's Office POST Academy is committed to providing the best and most updated training available.

ACADEMY PROGRAM

​The ACSO POST Academy is a 21-22 week program which is designed to prepare graduates for a career in law enforcement.

The Adams County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Academy trains cadets from multiple state agencies. Cadets, who successfully graduate, move on to work as police officers, deputy sheriffs, fire and rescue personnel, CBI agents, and state gaming agents throughout Colorado. Qualified instructors teach the academy curriculum, which covers all State of Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements. To graduate, cadets must pass all POST certification tests.

Find out more about the POST academy

State of Colorado Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) Requirements

Find out more about POST requirements

ACADEMY MISSION

Our mission, by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board, is to provide professional standards and training, leadership, and certification for peace officers as we work to protect the rights and privileges of our citizens. We strive to achieve excellence in law enforcement by bringing out the best in honesty, integrity, communication, friendship and promoting a professional learning environment for officers from all agencies.

For information to apply for our Academy, please contact Adams County Sheriff's Office Human Resources at 303-654-1850.

FLATROCK Regional Training Center Academy

Find out more about Flatrock Training Academy

VICTIM SERVICES UNIT

The Victim Services Unit (VSU) is a volunteer based program serving unincorporated Adams County. The VSU operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide on-scene crisis intervention to victims and families of criminal and critical incidents.

We would like to assist you, and/or your family, with any of the following:

• Understanding your rights as they pertain to the Victims’ Rights Act (VRA)

• Assisting you, and/or your family, with concerns about safety and security immediately following a criminal incident

• Answering questions about the criminal justice process and what will likely happen next

• How to seek financial compensation and the eligibility requirements for expenses incurred as a result of a crime defined in the VRA

• To help contact family, friends, employers on your behalf when the words are too difficult to say

• Explaining the emotional burden you may experience as a result of the incident

• Assisting you with a long term safety plan that could help you and/or your family remain safe

• Determining which local resources will ensure that your household remains functional

• Leaving informational material to help answer questions that may develop along the way

CONTACT

720-322-1240, 720-322-1242 and 720-322-1243

Emergency: 911

*Note: VSU response is at the discretion of the responding officer and the victim/witness at the time of the initial incident.

OFFICE HOURS

Sunday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Adams County Sheriff's Office Substation

4201 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR VICTIM SERVICES SPECIALISTS

• Recognize the impact of violence on the lives of victims and families who live and work in our community. Work with them to achieve safety, prevent future violence, and educate about the effects of criminal and critical incidents.

• Offer compassion, non-judgmental support, understanding, and respect.

• Provide information, education, and advocacy that will contribute to empowerment, dignity, and self-determination.

• Provide a dependable environment that allows individuals affected by criminal and critical incidents to begin to regain a sense of control over their lives and trust in others.

• Support individuals in a capacity that will allow for emotional growth, positive change, and independent decision making.

• Keep all client information confidential.

ENSURING YOUR RIGHTS

The Victim Services Unit would like the first opportunity to assist you with any questions, comments, or concerns you may be having at any point during the law enforcement process. Our goal is to offer the best support, resources, and assistance with finding answers to questions regarding your case to the very best of our ability. However, if you feel we have failed to meet this objective, you may also request assistance from the Division of Criminal Justice Office for Victims' Programs at 303-239-5719 or 1-888-282-1080.

THE VICTIMS' RIGHTS ACT(VRA)

The Constitution of the State of Colorado [Section 24-4.1-302(1) C.R.S] guarantee certain rights to victims of certain criminal acts. Click below to view the list. 

View the list of VRA crimes

JOIN THE VSU

Victim Services Unit Recruitment

Download the VSU Recruitment/Qualifications PDF

VSU Opportunities

View Current VSU Open Roles

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Recruiting Deputy Contact Request

Apply for Positions

View Volunteer Opportunities

Hiring Process

Phase 1: Online application / Application screening

View and Apply for Open Positions

Phase 2: Online Test (Cadet / Deputy ONLY)

National Testing Network Frontline Exam

Take the National Testing Network Frontline Exam

Candidates must obtain a 70% in each category below:

• Video scenarios
• Reading & Writing

Phase 3: Oral Board Interview

- Candidates must obtain a 70% or higher in the Oral Board Interview to advance.

Phase 4: Physical Fitness Exam 

- Physical Ability course must be completed in 2 minutes or less (Pass / Fail) Watch the Physical Ability Course Video

- Fitness test battery (Pushups, sit ups, sit and reach, and 1.5-mile run / walk)

- All components reward bonus points for ranking

Phase 5: Background Investigation

- Job suitability exam / Psychological exam

- Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) / Integrity interview

- Medical physical exam / drug screen

P.O.S.T Academy Selection Process and Fitness Test Requirements

Download the P.O.S.T Academy Selection Process and Fitness Test Requirements PDF

ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS

The Adams County Sheriff's Office is a great place to work. Check out what these deputies have to say about it their careers:

Detention Specialist Vasquez

Watch Detention Specialist Vasquez's Promo Video

Sr. Deputy Ramirez, School Resource Officer

Watch Sr. Deputy Ramirez Discuss being a School Resource Officer

Standards

Individuals applying for employment with Adams County Sheriff's Office must go through a thorough pre-employment selection process. The Adams County Sheriff's Office maintains high standards to effectively serve our community. All applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED unless specifically notated in the job description. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (21 year of age by academy graduation for Cadet / Deputy positions). Convicted felons may be denied employment per P.O.S.T. requirements. View Disqualifying Incidents for Certification

Other criminal convictions may disqualify you from consideration depending on agency policy. Please email [email protected] with questions if a prior incident will disqualify you from employment.

Common Disqualifying Circumstances

• Dishonorable discharge from any US or foreign military force.
• Any conviction of DUI or DWAI within the past 3 year.
• Drug use in the last 5 years (marijuana excluded).
• License suspension / revocation / denial in the last 3 years.

Sheriff's Office Pay & Benefits

View Adams County Benefits Offered

Download the Benefits Guide

View Current Compensation Scale

CONTACTS

Sheriff's Office Human Resources

Check out the Human Resources Page

Heather LaCrue
HR Specialist
(303) 655-3246

Thya Salazar
HR Specialist
(303) 655-3229

Recruiting Deputy
Ryan Martinez
(303) 655-3267

Recruiting Deputy
Clayton Garner
(303) 655-3243

State of Colorado P.O.S.T. Board

Visit the State of Colorado P.O.S.T Board Website

View Frequently Asked Questions

DEPOSITS FOR INMATE FUNDS

View Information on How to Deposit Inmate Funds

INMATE VISITATION

Learn How to Have Inmate Visitation

BOND INFORMATION

Read About the Bonding Procedures

ONLINE CASH BONDING

Pay a Bond Online

INMATE MAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Download the Inmate Mailing Instructions PDF

INMATE RULES

Download the Inmate Rules PDF

SERVICES & FEES

Fees

Almost all services performed by the Civil Section have fees associated with them. Payment of all fees for service must be in advance.

Fees are payable by cash, personal check, cashier's check or money order. Cash must be for the exact amount. Checks and money orders must be payable to "Adams County Sheriff's Office."

If you are due a refund, a check will be mailed to you. If you require further information on fees, contact the Civil Section at (303) 655-3272.

Field Services

​All field services performed by the Civil Section are completed by a uniformed Sheriff's Deputy. If your task requires a return of service, it will be e-mailed or mailed by post to you. Summons in Unlawful Detainers due to the short court date will be sent directly to the court for you.

Service Information

​Service of papers is based on information you provide us. The better the quality of the information you provide, the better the chances of successful service. To help us locate the person to be served, please complete and print a Service Information Form and submit it with the papers to be served.

Address Information

​Mailing Address:

Adams County Sheriff, Attn: Civil Division, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., 1st Floor, Suite W5400, Brighton, CO 80601

Physical Address: 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton CO 80601 (DO NOT SEND MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS) 

CIVIL PROCESS & EVICTION

Protection Order

To obtain a protection order, you must first contact the Adams/Broomfield County Courts. When a Protection Order is issued by the court, the plaintiff must have a disinterested person over the age of 18 years serve the defendant. There may be a fee, if you are requesting the services of the Sheriff's Civil Section. Almost all services performed by the Civil Section have fees associated with them.

Refer to the Civil Fee Schedule. After obtaining the protection order, bring it to the Adams County Sheriff's Office Civil Section to arrange for service. This is located at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, Colorado.

Prior to going to court, you may wish to call 303-637-7761 Project Safeguard, a non-profit organization committed to helping end domestic violence by holding society responsible for developing, implementing and enforcing sanctions against abusers while increasing safety and survival options for abused women and their children.

Civil Fee Schedule

View the Civil Fee Schedule PDF

Eviction Information

Download the Eviction Information PDF

Service Information Form (English)

Download the Service Information Form PDF

Formulario de Informacion paral el Servicio Civil

Descargar el Formulario de Informacion para el Servicio Civil PDF

LEADERSHIP TEAM CONTACTS

Adams County Sheriff's Office Civil Unit
(303) 655-3272