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
Brent Cranfill has resided in South Fork since 2009. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry from Angelo State University which he obtained in 1991. Brent completed the Law Enforcement Academy at Trinidad State College in 2023 and was P.O.S.T. Certified in May of 2023.
He has been a part of the South Fork Community where he raised his family and has owned several businesses in Town. Those businesses include Rocky Mountain Ski & Raft, Rio Outfitters, and Rocky Mountain Beetle Busters Inc.
Brent has been married to his wife Kristin since June of 1986 and together they have a son Clark who resides in Ft Collins, CO and a daughter Morgan who resides in Leadville, CO.
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
Chris Olivier
Chris Olivier is a new resident to the South Fork area having moved here in 2023. He has lived in Colorado most of his life. Chris attended the Summer 2024 Western Colorado Law Enforcement Academy in Montrose, CO.
He brings many years of experience with Grand County Search and Rescue located in Grand County, Colorado to our team. Prior to his career in law enforcement Chris ran several businesses around the state.
In his free time Officer Olivier is an avid backcountry skier and mountain biker. Since moving to the area, he has enjoyed exploring all that South Fork and Rio Grande County and the surrounding area has to offer.
Chris started with the South Fork Police Department September 15th, 2024.
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
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.
