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  • (970) 565-8441
  • Cortez Police Department on Facebook
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    • Patrol Division
    • Detective Division
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    • Warrants
    • Missing Persons
    • Most Wanted
  • Services
    • VIN Verifications/Certified VIN Inspections
    • Victim Services
    • Animal Services
      • Animal Adoption Information
      • Pet Licensing & Permits
      • Reporting Animal Issues
    • Records
      • Sex Offender Registration
      • Statewide Sex Offender Database
    • Bicycle Registration
    • Fingerprinting & Background Checks
    • Helpful Links
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    • Citizens Academy
    • Community Security Camera Program
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    • Community Camera Program Registry
    • Complaint
    • Compliment
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    • Job Benefits / Wages
    • Job openings / Application form
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      • Montezuma County Sheriff's Office
      • Mancos Marshal's Office
      • Colorado State Patrol District Five: Southwest Colorado
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      • La Plata County Sheriff's Office
      • Colorado Bureau of Investigations
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      • The Town of Dolores
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Honoring Our Veterans at the Cortez Police Department

On this Veterans Day, the Cortez Police Department proudly honors our team members who have served in the military. We thank them for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our country. It’s a privilege to work alongside them, and we’re grateful that they continue to serve Cortez and Montezuma County. 

Thank you for your service. We’re proud to have you on our team.

Chief Vernon Knuckles

Lt. Rogelio Maynard

Sgt. Brent Jarmon

Sgt. Kurtiss Baumgartner

Rex Brinkerhoff - Evidence Technician

Andy Condon - Records Clerk

Officer Michael Rivas

Brad Milligin - Community Resource Officer

Officer Steven Lopez (Law Enforcement Academy student)

Officer Jacob Lanyon

Remembering Sgt. Michael Moran (E.O.W. 11/29/2023)

#VeteransDay #CortezPD #HonoringOurVeterans #ThankYouForYourService

Created Nov 11, 2025 @ 7:00 AM | Updated Dec 16, 2025 @ 8:05 AM
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