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Leadership
Justin Smith
Sheriff
Prior to being elected and taking office as the 28th Sheriff of Larimer County in January of 2011, Sheriff Justin Smith served as a member of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office for 19 years. Sheriff Smith is a Kansas native who began his law...
William Nelson
Undersheriff
Undersheriff William "Bill" Nelson is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement. He currently oversees the Support Services Division of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. His career started in 1976 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, as a Dispatcher, Reserve...
Timothy Palmer
Captain
Captain Timothy Palmer has been serving the citizens of Larimer County for over 28 years. He currently serves as the Division Commander of the Larimer County Jail. He is also the Chief Firearms Instructor for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. Tim...
Robert Coleman
Captain
Captain Robert Coleman is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement. He currently serves as Captain in the Investigations Division of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. In 1978, Robert began his law enforcement career in his hometown of Paris, Texas,...
John Manago
Captain
Captain John Manago currently serves as the Division Commander for the Patrol Division of the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. Captain Manago started his law enforcement career with the New York City Department of Corrections in 1985, where he...
Nicholas Christensen
Executive Officer
Executive Officer Nick Christensen was appointed to Command Staff for the Larimer County Sheriff's Office in January 2011. He oversees community and government relations, professional standards, criminal analysis, evidence and records. Nick was...