To the Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to personally endorse John Stein for Sheriff of Grand County Colorado. I have lived in the Grand Lake area since 2005 and had worked with John for many years in Law Enforcement. I currently work for the federal government and prior to that was a sergeant for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office where I was the Bomb Squad commander and a member of the S.W.A.T team. I represent over 5,000 bomb technicians and investigators in 72 countries and have over 22 years of law enforcement experience.

I can say without a doubt that John Stein has shown great leadership over the years I have known him. We operated together on the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team where I was able to observe somebody who worked well under pressure, was always professional and truly felt honored to serve the citizens of Arapahoe County.

John has continued to impress me with his dedication to law enforcement and his desire to serve those with in his community. He has the leadership, knowledge and experience I feel is needed to be a proactive sheriff and one who will be committed to the duties that are required of an elected official.

Sean Dennis

Grand Lake