Curtis Johnson for
Boulder County Sheriff
I have 28 years of experience providing public safety in Boulder County. Being Sheriff is a huge responsibility that I take very seriously. I hope you will place your trust in me and support my campaign to succeed Joe Pelle and continue to provide excellent services to Boulder County.
My Story
I was born and raised in Boulder County and except for attending college and graduate school out of state, I have lived and worked in Boulder County all of my life. I became interested in a career in public safety while in high school serving as a volunteer cadet with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.
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After graduating from Fairview High School, I attended the University of Puget Sound where I completed a Bachelor of Arts in American Politics and Government with a minor in Communication. I also completed an internship under George Epp (Boulder County Sheriff 1990-2003) while completing my degree.
After I graduated from the University of Puget Sound, I enrolled at The American University in Washington DC, where I completed a Master of Arts in Public Administration with an emphasis in Law Enforcement Management. While attending AU, I also worked for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as a research assistant.
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In 1993 I returned to Boulder where I began my career with the Boulder Police Department. I served in a variety of progressively responsible roles during my 27 years with the department including Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Professional Standards Supervisor, Commander, and Deputy Chief.
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In February of 2021, Sheriff Pelle offered me the opportunity to join the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office as a Division Chief. Returning to the Sheriff’s Office and becoming the 28th Sheriff in Boulder County has long been a goal of mine. Having the opportunity to serve the County and continuing to support the great work that our employees do every day is what I look forward to as your next Sheriff.
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On a more personal note, I have been married to my wife for 28 years and we have two adult children.