Ian Stewart

Chief - Estes Park Police Department

Chief Stewart began serving as Estes Park’s Chief of Police in July of 2024 after serving the previous 7 months as the Interim Police Chief. Before that, he served for 25 years in the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in Northern Colorado. His final assignment with the LCSO before retiring was Captain over the Operations Division and a member of the Command Staff. While at the LCSO, Ian served 3 years as the Commander of the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force. During that time, he received the prestigious designation from the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. (RMHIDTA) Drug Unit Commander of the year. From 2016 to 2023, Ian also served as the Commander of the Larimer County Regional SWAT Team and orchestrated the team’s transformation into the Larimer County All-Hazards/Crisis Response Team. During Ian’s career, he has served in multiple leadership roles outside his agency. He served as the President of the Rocky Mountain Tactical Team Association until he was term-limited. He also served on the State of Colorado Peace Officer Standard & Training Curriculum Subject Matter Expert Committee. Additionally, Ian served on the 2018 National Tactical Officers Association Tactical Response Operations Standards Review Committee. He has also played a role in dozens of regional and national critical incidents and disasters. He currently serves on several boards, including the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority, the Estes Valley Crisis Advocates, and the Ridgeview Classical Schools Board of Directors.

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