Police Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the South Fork Police Department is to work in partnership with the community, to protect human life, safeguard property, respect and preserve the constitutional rights of all individuals equally, and endeavor to enhance the quality of life for all visitors and citizens of the Town of South Fork.
Department Values
As members of the South Fork Police Department, we practice:
Dedication – to the community, the department, and each other
Respect - for the community, visitors, and ourselves
Integrity - Our actions will reflect strict honesty
Accountability - we will answer for our actions and inactions
Moral Courage – we are steadfast in the face of ethical challenges
The Sum of our Values is:
Honor!!
Chief of Police
OJ Pierce
OJ Pierce was born in Salida CO and was raised in the small towns surrounding Lamar CO in the Lower Arkansas Valley. He graduated from McClave High School and his education has never stopped and he has obtained several certificates and degrees including his Associate of Science Degree at Lamar Community College, Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification from Otero Jr. College in, an Associate of Criminal Justice from Lamar Community College in, and a Bachelors of Arts degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Ashford University.
He has been part of emergency services since May of 2000 through volunteer fire and ambulance services, paid fire ambulance services and law enforcement. He joined the Lamar Police Department as a code enforcement officer in 2008 and was agency sponsored to the law enforcement academy at Otero Jr. College. He has been a P.O.S.T certified sworn officer since 2011 having served with the Rio Grande Sheriff’s Office, Lamar Police Department and Colorado State Patrol Port of Entry and now the South Fork Police Department. He served as a Patrol Officer, Patrol Corporal, and Patrol Sergeant at the Lamar Police Department as well as a Patrol Deputy and Patrol Sergeant with Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office. His duties have included enforcing municipal ordinances, county ordinances, State and Federal Law. As a patrol sergeant, he has supervised numerous patrol officers with both the Lamar PD and with Rio Grande County Sheriff’s office. He has led and assisted multiple investigations and experienced a wide range of law enforcement situations. He holds several certifications including being a Certified Firearms Instructor through the NRA & Colorado POST in handgun, and a NRA certified shotgun, and patrol rifle instructor. He has also served as a K-9 handler with the Lamar PD and completed his leadership trilogy with FBI-LEEDA.
OJ is married to his wife Louise and together they have one son.
Investigator
Brent Cranfill
Peace Officer
Lynn Drain
Lynn Drain has lived in South Fork on and off for over 45 years and became a full-time resident in 2010. Prior to becoming an officer, Lynn was in the Army from 1986-2010. While enlisted his favorite duties in the Army were that of Recruiting/Retention, and Cavalry Scout Instructor.
Lynn attended the South West Regional Law Enforcement Academy in Mancos CO graduating June 2nd 2024 and started working for the South Fork Police Department on June 13th 2024.
Lynn and his wife Linda have been married for 14 years and have made their home in South Fork.
Peace Officer
David Kemmling
David Kemmling was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Missouri. David went into the Army Reserves in 1994 as an engineer, proudly serving as a 12 Charlie Bridge Crewmember until 1999, and then joined the Colorado National Guard until 2013. David obtained his bachelor's degree in 2001 in computer science and ended up going to the Community College of Aurora to the POST Law Enforcement Academy and graduated in 2007 and was POST certified in 2008.
David utilized his IT degree and has been working for Raytheon RTX for 17 years. Supporting the military in contracts working in programs such as operations, hardware, and quality assurance. He has always been interested in law enforcement at an early age but got into IT to support his family. With his child grown he has found the right opportunity to join the South Fork Police Department. In 2021, David recertified his Colorado POST to get himself set up to join the Law Enforcement family.
David started with the South Fork Police Department on July 4th 2025 and is happy to be out in a great place to proudly represent the town of South Fork. He likes the outdoor life that it brings as well.
Rules and Regulations for ATV/OHV/Golf Carts within the Town of South Fork
Accident/Incident Reports are available upon request.
- Records of Official Action (Local Record Check) -No charge
- Criminal Justice Records-Fees are $5.00 up to 5 pages plus $0.25 each additional page.
- Accident Report-Fees are $2.50 up to 5 pages plus $0.25 each additional page.
Certified VIN Inspections are done through Colorado State Patrol call CSP Dispatch at 719-589-1605 to set up an appointment.
South Fork Police Department Voluntary Written Statement
Application for Release/Inspection of Criminal Justice Record
Complaint/Commendation Statement
Emergency Residential Contact Lists
Emergency Business Contact List
Depositing Snow on Roadway Prohibited
Email all completed reports to the Chief of Police at ojpierce@southfork.org or to the court clerk at courtclerk@southfork.org
South Fork Police Support Foundation
Patches are $10
For information on the purchase of any items, call 719-873-1040 or come in to the South Fork Police Department to get them in person.
