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 A Message From The Director of Corrections Bill Lovingier Minimize
I believe that as a law enforcement agency we need to demonstrate this profession’s highest standards. Honesty, fairness, respect, and good ethical conduct in our dealings with the public, each other, and persons committed to our custody is paramount for me. There is nothing more important to us than our reputation.  I am committed to, and have set a goal to build our professional stature not only regionally, but nationally, through programs and initiatives that will involve aspects of the entire criminal justice system and our community.
 
William R. Lovingier
Director of Corrections and Undersheriff
 
 
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 About the Denver Sheriff Department Minimize
The Denver Sheriff Department is the third largest criminal justice agency in the State of Colorado, following the Denver Police Department and the Colorado Department of Corrections. Thirty percent (30%) of all inmates sentenced to the Colorado Department of Corrections are from the City and County of Denver.  Currently within the department are positions for 3 Division Chiefs, 6 Majors, 18 Captains, 70 Sergeants and 673 deputies and 119 civilians.
 
The Divisions of the Sheriff Department are:  
 
 
 
The Denver jails hold the distinction for being the first local detention facilities in the United States to be accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). This distinction will again be realized with construction of the new Denver Justice Center. Both facilities hold accreditation by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).
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 Our Mission and Vision Minimize

Vision

Our vision is to provide public safety and security for the community by ensuring secure care, custody and transportation of detainees and operating safe, secure, efficient and humane facilities that adhere to Federal, State and local laws.

Mission  

The Denver Sheriff Department mission is to:

  • Achieve and maintain ACA Accreditation.
  • Improve the quality of service with innovative programming, training and the use of emerging technologies.
  • Promote diversity, leadership, partnerships and best practices through collaboration and staff participation.
  • Foster open and effective communication with the community.
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 Manager of Safety, Alvin LaCabe Minimize


Alvin LaCabe
Manager of Safety
 
The Denver Sheriff Department is unique in all of Colorado. Our "Sheriff", Alvin LaCabe was appointed as Manager of Public Safety by Mayor John Hickenlooper on July 20, 2003. LaCabe brings over two decades of law enforcement and legal experience to his new role in overseeing the city's law enforcement and safety divisions, including the Denver Police, Fire and Sheriff's Departments.
 
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