Welcome to the Sheriff's web page!

Montrose County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has been serving Montrose and surrounding communities since 1876. The MCSO has over 100 employees who work in the Patrol Division, Communications, Detention Center, Work Release, Civil Office, Victims Advocate, Records, and Sheriff's Office Administration. Then there are the 37 volunteers of the Sheriff's Posse who are responsible for coordinating Search and Rescue efforts in Montrose County.

The MCSO believes in the provisions set forth in the Constitution of the United States of America. Within the halls of the MCSO you will find copies of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution or the "Bill of Rights" posted through in high profile areas. At MCSO we respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice.

Rick Dunlap
Sheriff

Our Mission Statement
To ensure a safe and secure environment for all persons in Montrose County by providing professional law enforcement through responsive, caring, and dedicated service.


Our vision
We are a progressive law enforcement agency dedicated to providing exemplary service to the citizens of Montrose County.

• We are committed to a safe and secure future for the citizens of Montrose County.

In order to do this we strive to
Build partnerships with citizens and communities to enhance safety for all.

• Create working relationships with other State, Federal and municipal agencies to improve law enforcement services in the County.
• Enhance our employee relations to create a supportive environment for each employee to realize their full potential personally, professionally and in our community.

Our Community Today

• Jurisdiction area of over 2200 sq. miles
• Montrose County’s growth rate of 15.3% from 2000 – 2006*
• 16,082 number of 911 calls in ’06 (44/day)
• 54,555 total calls for service in ’06 (149/day)
• Increased use and distribution of Meth
• Added number of property crimes, burglaries, and crimes against persons
• More sophisticated scams

Future Plans

• Establishment of professional standards officer to enhance the overall effectiveness of the department
• Possibility of increased educational programs for the community
• Support Citizens Committee for Funding Our Future – part of funding would be directly distributed to Sheriff’s Office

Educational Programs

• Protecting yourself against identity theft
• Recognizing money scams
• Reporting suspicious activities in your neighborhood
• Reinstating Citizens Deputy Program to give our citizens a better understanding of responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office and enhance citizens’ involvement

How it affects you
As a result of the changes already made and the future plans, our community will:

• Be more aware of problems surrounding our communities
• Have more resources to better respond to the needs of our citizens

Our Ultimate Goal
To work together to create a safer community for all Montrose County residents and visitors.