Gunnison County, Colorado Photo courtesy of John Chorlton Photo courtesy of John Chorlton Photo courtesy of Alex Fenlon Photo courtesy of John Chorlton
Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office

Rick Murdie
Rick Murdie
Gunnison County Sheriff


The Office of Sheriff is a statutory office with mandates by State Legislation; the basic function mandated by the State of Colorado is to provide Law Enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of Gunnison County.  Sheriff's Deputies routinely patrol the 3,266 square miles of the county, responding to various calls for service, rendering First Responder medical assistance, investigating crimes against persons and property, and serving civil process as directed. The Sheriff's Office also provides Organizational Command functions for Disaster Response, Search and Rescue Operations, Wildland fires and other events or incidents as required.


Rick Besecker
Rick Besecker
Gunnison County Undersheriff


Important Numbers

Detention Center
(970) 641-1108
Fire Department
(970) 641-8000
Dispatch
(970) 641-8000
Fire Marshall
(970) 641-8153
Emergency Mgmt.
(970) 641-2481
Sheriff's Office
(970) 641-1113


Office Staff

Sheriff
Rick Murdie
970-641-1113
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Undersheriff
Rick Besecker
970-641-1113
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Administrative Assistant
Becky Miles
970-641-7655
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Administrative Assistant
Jill Young
970-641-7640
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Office Hours

Monday - Friday (except for holidays)
8:00 am - 5:00 pm 


Contact Information

Gunnison County Sheriff's Office
2
00 N. Iowa
Gunnison, CO  81230

Phone:  (970) 641-1113
(Voicemail is available 24 hours per day)
Fax: (970) 641-7649