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Police Department

Town of South Fork Police Department

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100 Silver Thread Lane

PO Box 369

South Fork, Colorado 81154

Phone (719) 873-1040, Fax (719) 873-1042

 

 

PD truck

 

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.

Leaf

 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.

Pay for a Citation

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

 
Vehicle Registration:
(719) 657-3334
 
Finger Printing
CABS
or contact CABS at 720-292-2722, toll free 833-224-2227
If you have any questions or need assistance.
 
Road conditions can be found at: cotrip.org
Fire restrictions can be found at: southforkfirerescue.com
 
 
Driver License:
Required to change after 30 days to a Colorado driver license after becoming a resident.
DMV
702 Del Sol Drive
Alamosa, CO 81101
303-205-5600

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.

 

Patch 1
Christmas Patch
Vet Patch