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Gunnison County Sheriff's Office


Gunnison County Sheriff's Office

Rick Besecker
Rick Besecker
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.

The mission of the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office is to provide public safety, law enforcement, victim advocacy, community service and detention services to the public so they can live, play and work in a safe and secure environment.

Randy Barnes
Randy Barnes
Gunnison County Undersheriff

Alternative Services

The purpose of the Gunnison County Alternative Services Program is to provide community service management to local courts so they can be assured that defendants are successfully completing their useful public service.

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Concealed Handgun Permit Information

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Crime Victim Services

The purpose of the Crime Victim Services Program is to provide victim rights, information, support, education and referral services to victims of crime reporting to law enforcement who qualify under the Victims Rights Act so they can understand the steps in the criminal justice process, ensure their rights as victims of crime and obtain relief.

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Detention Services

The purpose of the Detention Services Program is to provide mandatory living and judicial services to inmates so they can receive basic needs and living requirements in a safe and secure environment while rehabilitating their negative behaviors.

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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

General Forms

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Office Staff

Sheriff
Rick Besecker
970-641-1113
Email Sheriff Besecker
Undersheriff
Randy Barnes
970-641-1113
Email Undersheriff Barnes

Administrative Assistant
Olivia Schultz
970-641-7655
Email Olivia
Administrative Assistant
Jill Young
970-641-7640
Email Jill

Office Hours

Monday - Friday (except for holidays)
Fingerprints by appointment only - please call to schedule.
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Contact Information

Gunnison County Sheriff's Office
510 Bidwell
Gunnison, CO 81230

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