Quinn's Story

Delta County Roots

I was born in Delta and raised on a farm between Delta and Olathe — a farm that my great, great-grandfather homesteaded and my parents still live on today. I was raised by farmers, ranchers, and miners, and that upbringing instilled a work ethic in me that I am proud to say I passed on to my own kids.

I have two adult children: my son works in the oil and gas industry and my daughter is a nurse. My amazing wife and I take every opportunity to enjoy our mountains and are checking travel destinations off our bucket list.

I chose to raise my kids in Delta County. They grew up in Cedaredge and graduated from Cedaredge High School. It is because of those roots, and my love of this community, that I have dedicated most of my adult life to public safety and the citizens of Delta County.

Rising Through the Ranks

I started my law enforcement career in 1998 with the Cedaredge Police Department. I'm grateful for the opportunity that small town brought — the diversity of calls, the close-knit relationships, and the chance to develop as an officer. During my time in Cedaredge, I served as a Patrol Officer and a Patrol Sergeant, and I developed the first formal Field Training Officer (FTO) program for the department.

To further my career, training opportunities, and experience, I took a position as a Patrol Officer with the Delta Police Department — a larger community with its own identity and unique traits that helped me grow in ways a smaller posting couldn't.

I started with the Delta County Sheriff's Office in 2008 as a Reserve Deputy. I found what I considered a home and decided I would finish my career here. I worked my way through the ranks, and when Sheriff Taylor asked me to be his Undersheriff in 2019, I eagerly accepted the challenge.

As Undersheriff, I have learned first-hand how a sheriff's office functions, the statutory obligations of an elected sheriff, and the expectations of the citizens of Delta County. There is no other position within a sheriff's office — or any other law enforcement agency — that can better prepare someone to be sheriff than serving as undersheriff.

I am proud of the men and women who are the Sheriff's Office, and blessed that I was able to take part in building that team.

Always Learning

Throughout my career, I have attended hundreds of hours of leadership and supervisory training — coursework designed for both the public and private sector. I have served as a Field Training Officer, a Use of Force Instructor, and a Driving Instructor. I currently sit on the Colorado POST Driving Board as a Subject Matter Expert.

I am currently finishing my bachelor's degree in law enforcement leadership through Grand Canyon University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA while balancing work, home, and family life. A commitment to growth isn't something I talk about — it's something I live.

The County We Deserve

This isn't the same community a lot of us grew up in. Delta County is still a farm and ranch community with endless outdoor activities in our backyard — but we don't have to look far to see the effects of homelessness, mental health issues, illegal narcotics, and a lack of personal accountability. Many of the changes our community is experiencing are the result of the decriminalization of too many crimes.

I believe that like any profession, law enforcement must evolve to the changing needs of the community it serves. How things were done when I started my career is not, and should not be, how they are done today. In partnership with citizens and stakeholders, we must work to stay ahead of changing trends — constantly asking ourselves: What can we do better?

I currently sit on statewide boards and am a member of statewide associations. As sheriff, I will continue to be a voice for Delta County in Denver. It is the duty of the sheriff to advocate for the county and the citizens who elect him. When legislation coming out of the State Capitol conflicts with Federal Law and the United States Constitution, Delta County deserves a sheriff who will stand up and say so.

There has to be a shift in the criminal justice system to recognize the voices of victims of crime. I will fight for more accountability — and I will start by making sure the Delta County Sheriff's Office puts forth the best possible product. That can only be accomplished by ensuring the men and women who are the Sheriff's Office have the tools, training, and resources they need to serve this county.

The public safety of Delta County and its citizens is the priority.