Divisions of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to ensuring safety and security through proactive policing and community partnerships. With a focus on accountability and innovation, we work to protect and serve every resident with professionalism and integrity.

The Detective Division investigates, apprehends, and prepares prosecution of criminal offenders for the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

The division comprises the Crimes Against Persons Section, Crimes Against Property Section, Crime Lab, Joint Terrorism Task Force, Safe Street Task Force, Property and Evidence Unit, North Metro Task Force, and Victim Advocates.

The Detention Facility Division is responsible for providing a safe and humane environment for persons incarcerated at the Adams County Detention Facility. Jail personnel manage the movement, behavior, and transportation of inmates.

The division consists of the following sections and units: Booking, Court Security, Civil Unit, Detectives, Transport, Bonding, Court Services, Programs, Jail Records, Supervised Release, and Technical Services.

The Human Resources division is committed to supporting the mission of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office by recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce. We provide comprehensive services to support our employees in every phase of their careers — ensuring a safe, respectful, and rewarding work environment.

The Patrol Division provides law enforcement services, community policing, and traffic safety to the communities of unincorporated Adams County.

Tactical sections and units include Patrol, Plains, Traffic Safety Unit, DUI Enforcement, Motorcycle Unit, Juvenile Services Unit, SWAT, Mobile Field Force, K-9 Unit, Bomb Unit, Mounted Posse, Reserve Deputies, and the Community Resource Team.

The Professional Standards Division provides support and expertise in the areas of Community Relations and Public Information (PIO), Internal Affairs, Community Connection Team, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Concealed Handgun Permits, Finance, Information Technology, Recruiting, Background Detectives, Government Center Security Unit, and Project Management.

Discover the specialized teams within the Adams County Sheriff’s Office that handle critical operations, community outreach, and public safety support.

The Training Division is responsible for Policies, Procedures, Internal Training and the Adams County Sheriff’s Academy.