About Gene Claps
Family Life and Hobbies
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I am a 3rd Generation Italian-American who was born and raised in Adams County.
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I have been married to my incredible wife Pamela for 36 years.
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I have three adult sons and five grandchildren that keep me active and young.
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I enjoy raising pigs, cattle, and chickens.
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I also have honey bee hives that require a lot of tending.
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I have been a small business owner in Adams County (Rocco's Family Hair Salon, Gene's Taekwondo, and Adcol Sales and Rental).
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I enjoy spending time on the lake fishing in the mountains.
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Community Partnerships
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I worked closely with the Community Reach Center to establish guidance for mental health practices at the Adams County Detention Center.
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I have worked with CASA- Court Appointed Special Advocates to help insure success for children.
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I planned and hosted the Adams County Senior Fishing Festival for 21 years.
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I volunteered my law enforcement skills for the posse prior to being employed by the Adams County Sheriff's Office.
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I supported the work of Operation Freebird to provide resources for families in need.
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I helped coordinate many DUI checkpoints with the municipalities within Adams County.
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I collaborated with neighborhood watch programs for traffic enforcement and public safety.
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I established the first Vivatrol program in Colorado in order to help inmates become independent from opioid addictions.
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Law Enforcement Experience
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Colorado Ranger, 2021-present
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Adams County Sheriff's Office Division Chief- 2018-2019
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Adams County Sheriff's Office Captain- Jail Division- 2016-2018
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Adams County Sheriff's Office Commander- Jail Division- 2015-2016
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Adams County Sheriff's Office Sergeant (Patrol, Traffic, K9, SRO, Off Duty Assignments)- 2011-2015
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Adams County Sheriff's Office Detective (Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property)- 2004-2011
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Adams County Sheriff's Office Deputy (Patrol, Jail, Posse)- 2001-2011
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Education and Training
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Colorado State University Global Campus (graduation 2023​)
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Bachelor of Science-Criminal Justice program
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Colorado Attorney General Office, 2018
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Narcan Instructor Course​
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Sam Houston State University, 2016-2017​
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Jail Executive Development Program
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AELE (Americans for Effective Law Enforcement) Conference, 2016
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40 hours of courses
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Metro North Chamber of Commerce
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Metro North Leadership Program, 2014-2015​
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Northwestern University, 2013-2014
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School of Police Staff and Command​
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Firearms Instructor
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Shoot Team Investigator
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Grant Writing for many state and federal programs to benefit the Adams County Sheriff's Office
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