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Joe Pelle
Sheriff Joe Pelle took office in January 2003. Joe is a Colorado native who grew up in Boulder, graduating in 1977
from Fairview High School. Sheriff Pelle has a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Colorado,
and a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Public Administration from Metropolitan State College. He has over
twenty four years of experience in policing, having worked at both the Sheriff's Office and the Boulder Police
Department prior to being elected. In 1999 Joe studied at the Senior Management Institute for Police in Boston,
(sponsored by the Police Executive Research Foundation).
Joe is married and has two grown children. He lives in rural Boulder County near Longmont. His interests
include horses, flyfishing, and hiking. He spends a lot of time and energy working on his "mini-ranch"
during his off duty hours. He has been very active in community activities over the years including coaching youth
sports, being a 4H leader, a County Fair Board member and president, and an active member of his church in
Longmont.
The sheriff finds his new job interesting and challenging. Managing a large budget and over 350 employees and
200 volunteers is a big change from doing "hands on" police work. Joe believes that his past practical
experience combined with his education and leadership skills will help him to become an excellent county sheriff.
He is enjoying his new position and learning quickly!
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