Bill Elder's Core Values:

Right to Life

Victim’s Rights

Supporter of 2nd Amendment Rights

Responsible Fiscal Policies

Accountability & Transparency

I want to be the Republican nominee for El Paso County Sheriff in the 2014 election.  I am a conservative, pro-gun candidate who will continue to issue concealed handgun permits.  I promise to uphold my Constitutional authority and responsibilities as well as YOUR rights.

“Bill Elder has the character and the experience to accept and meet the challenge of running one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Colorado. His core values speak volumes about the leadership he will bring to the Office of El Paso County Sheriff.”  - Chief Todd Evans, Fountain Police Department

“I’m supporting Bill Elder for Sheriff because we need someone who will protect the citizens of El Paso County with strong leadership and real law-enforcement experience.” - Dan May, District Attorney, 4th Judicial District

Leading by Example - As a conservative Republican, Bill Elder will lead by example through fair, moral, and ethical leadership. He believes in accountability and developing policies and procedures that are consistent with best practices and proven principals. 

Regional Collaboration & Cooperation - Bill Elder is committed to bringing a regional approach to law enforcement; collaborating with other law enforcement agencies to eliminate the duplication of services. This, along with other effective, efficient, and innovative approaches to difficult issues will aid investigations, decrease response times, and bring collaborative law enforcement training to our region. 

Collaborate & Improve Efficiency

• Bill Elder will conservatively manage personnel needs and the budget.

• Bill Elder will ensure the Sheriff’s Office is prepared for and trained in wildland fire mitigation and response with a commitment to the importance he understands the importance of active participation and coordination with the community and local agencies from the start of an incident through the recovery process.

• Bill Elder will provide safe and secure detention and detoxification facilities and staff them with highly trained and well-equipped Deputies and civilians.

• With collaboration of other local law enforcement agencies, Bill Elder will aggressively pursue criminals to keep our entire community safe! 

Regional School Safety Program

Bill Elder is committed to the continued development and implementation of training to protect our children. Bill Elder will develop a multi-agency task force whose responsibility will be to assist schools throughout El Paso County with the implementation of this training that:

• Empowers staff through education and training on how to handle critical incidents before emergency responders arrive.

• Assists school staff with site specific assessments to meet their safety and security needs.

• Develops customized emergency plans for a multitude of potential incidents, both natural and human caused.

• Provides on-going training and follow-up with administrators and teachers.