ESTABLISHED IN 1877
Thank you for visiting the Custer County Sheriff's Office Webpage. The Sheriff’s Office is located in the heart of the Wet Mountain Valley, sitting at an elevation of 7,800 feet in Westcliffe Colorado. We are a modern, professional Law Enforcement Agency that is well equipped and subscribes to the highest of ethical and professional standards.The Sheriff’s Office consists of 11 sworn patrol personnel, 6 Detention Deputies serving a 12 bed Detention Facility, 3 Non-Sworn professional staff and 20 volunteer Posse Members. The Office places a strong emphasis on Community Relations and involvement. Community Service and Community Policing are performed through strong relationships with the community and friends we live and work beside.
Values of the Office
We value the principals of the constitution of the united states and the state of Colorado.
We value the system of laws which governs us; We respect the dignity and rights of the individual. We are governed by a set of laws, not men; As such, we value the system of laws of the United States, the State of Colorado, and Custer County. We recognize that our role as a member of the Executive Branch of government is to uphold the Constitution and laws.
We value human life; We expect employees to perform their jobs professionally which emphasizes Accountability and Respect, minimizing the risk of unnecessary injury or death to any person.
We value the communities we Serve; We believe that the purpose of our organization is to serve our communities. We must be open and responsive to changing conditions and needs. We believe it is our responsibility to keep the peace not only by enforcing the law, but also by addressing causes. We believe community and problem oriented policing is an ongoing process, and not a program with a beginning and an end.
We value the person; We value the diversity of the individual which stems from differences in race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, handicap, or socioeconomic status. We will treat all individuals with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
We value organizational excellence; We value a working environment in which individuals working as a team stive for superior professional performance focused towards achieving the organizational mission and goals.
We value the strength of personal character in our employees; We value open and honest communicators who display high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgement. We believe each employee must be a leader in the office and community. We expect employees to be result-oriented problem solvers who are responsible and accountable.
December 28, 2021
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The Sheriff's Office Now Accepting Credit/Debit Cards!
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Custer County Sheriff’s Office Selects the AllPaid Platform for 24/7 Service and Secure Payment Processing
Now delivering new services, tools, and capabilities to payers
[Westcliffe, CO , December 28, 2021]—Beginning December 28, 2021, payers who wish to make payments to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office may do so on the AllPaid Payment Platform. AllPaid accepts all the major credit and debit card brands for payments onsite, online: allpaid.com, or by phone 24/7 to 888-604-7888.
“Payers can make payments without having to write a check, carry large sums of cash, or wait in line,” explained Undersheriff Robert Hill. "We wanted our customers to have a secure, seamless payment experience every time and to have the option to speak to a live payment specialist day or night."
Cardholders can make payments with information provided by Custer County Sheriff’s Office. AllPaid accepts Visa®, MasterCard®, American Express® and Discover®.
"Each business day, we reconcile the previous day's payments and then electronically forward the cardholders’ payments to the agency’s bank account,” said Shehryar Hamid, VP of AllPaid. "We also handle all cardholder calls about any payment issues.”
AllPaid offers smart payment integration solutions and technologically advanced service options between customers and payers. For over 20 years, AllPaid has served the public sector by offering a secure, single-source payment platform that unlocks efficiencies for governments and their citizens—guaranteeing confidence at all touch points. For more information, please visit allpaid.com or call 888-604-7888.
November 29, 2021
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The Sheriff's Office Has a New Phone System!
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The Sheriff's Office is happy to report we have a new phone system that is up and operational and will allow individuals to access dispatch more easily. With the new system, callers can contact the sheriff's office (719-783-2270) and press 1 to speak with a dispatcher, eliminating the need to call a separate number. Our hope this makes the process easier for those needing assistance to reach the appropriate person here at the office. We would like to thank the E911 for making this possible with their generous funding of this project.