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Captain Shelley Bryant, Pueblo County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 719-248-3447

I am the Investigations Captain at the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office in Pueblo Colorado. I have 33 years of experience in law enforcement. I was originally hired as a detention deputy in 1991 and worked my way to attending the Colorado POST Academy. I was promoted to patrol deputy in 1996. I was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2007 and transferred to investigations sergeant in 2012. I was selected for the U.S. Marshal’s Colorado Violent Offender Task Force in 2016. I was promoted to Lieutenant in 2016. I was promoted to Captain in 2017. I have worked as Administrative Captain, Security Captain and now currently serve as Investigations Captain. I love my job and currently work with an outstanding investigative unit that includes Civil Fugitive and Narcotics. In 2023 the investigations unit received the award for Unit Meritorious and I also received Supervisor of the Year during our annual awards ceremony.

Lt. Jessie Alcantara, Pueblo County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 719-696-2036

Lieutenant Jesse Alcantara has proudly served the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office since 2006. He has worked as a detention deputy, master control deputy, and then promoted to the rank of sergeant in February 2011. Lieutenant Alcantara has been assigned as detention, intake supervisor and the classifications section sergeant. He earned his associate degree in criminal justice from Pueblo Community College and was recognized as the Southeastern Colorado Law Enforcement Association uniformed officer of the year in 2014. Lieutenant Alcantara was elected as the Colorado Jail Association Secretary in 2017.

Lt. Jeremy Cardona, Pueblo County Sheriff, CO ~ 719-696-4361 [email protected] ~ 719-696-4361

Hired onto the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office in 2007, Lt. Cardona had worked as a Detention Deputy in his first years with the agency. Given the opportunity to work in several different areas from transportation, property, Master Control (when Deputies were assigned in control rooms), and as a Detention training officer before settling in classifications.
Selected to represent the PCSO at the law enforcement academy in spring of 2015, he was promoted while at the academy. Returning the jail as a Sergeant, he had the opportunity to supervised every shift and classifications until promoted to Lieutenant in July of 2024.
Lt. Cardona has been involved with Detention Training Program in some capacity for the last 15 years, while as a Deputy he was a training officer, when promoted he took over the DTO program and has since rebuilt it to provide a more detailed evaluation tailored to the unique issues we have inside our jail. In 2023 he spearheaded the charge to improve the documentation of trainees, that provides a more comprehensive overview of how each trainee is doing.
His accolades with the department include Gold star member of the month (x3), Unit meritorious(x2), award of merit, Detention Deputy of the Year (2019) and the Sheriff’s Commendation for his work with the DTO Program.
While on duty you can often find Cardona flying drones with the SOARR team, talking to new hires in the classroom, or on the floors as Lieutenant for dayshift.

Captain John Romo, Pueblo County Sheriff, CO ~ 719-248-3830 [email protected] ~ 719-248-3830 

Captain John Romo, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.

I started my career in 2000 as a detention deputy working in the Pueblo County Jail. While working in the jail, I was selected to attend the Law Enforcement Academy in 2008.

After graduating from the Law Enforcement Academy, I was assigned to the Patrol Division. While working as a patrol deputy, I became a member of the Pueblo County SWAT Team as well as a patrol training officer.

In 2016 I promoted into the Special Investigation and Narcotics Division. While with in this division, I became a member of the violent offender task force with the US Marshals.

In 2017 I promoted to patrol sergeant. During this time, I was also responsible for the patrol training program.

In 2021 I was assigned to the Internal Affairs Division of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.

2023 I promoted to Patrol Lieutenant and was assigned as the watch commander over law enforcement operations at Colorado State University of Pueblo.

In 2024 I promoted to Patrol Captain as well as the SWAT Commander.

I am a certified driving instructor, taser instructor and have recently attended a SWAT Command School.

Captain Caitlin Garcia, Pueblo County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 719-225-5395

I started my career by having my P.O.S.T certification. In November 2007, I was hired full-time as a deputy in the Detention Facility I was assigned to the security division. A year in I was transferred to the Intake/Reception area.

In May of 2011, I was promoted to the Law Enforcement Bureau as a patrol deputy. I executed search warrants, arrest warrants and court orders. I handled multiple crimes including burglaries, assaults, thefts, DUI etc.


In March of 2013, I transferred to the Investigations Division as a Detective, where I specialized in crime scene interpretation and reconstruction, and evidence collection/preservation. Investigated crimes against children and sexually related crimes. I am certified in forensic interviews with children. Conducted major case management and trail preparation. Testified in district and county court. Instructor for the Office in crime scene processing/evidence collection, and sexual assaults on children. A member of the Multi-Disciplinary team: Child Advocacy Center, CIT Team 10th Judicial District, a Special Deputy with US Marshalls Violent Offender Task Force, Awards committee member for nine years, and Mounted Patrol Officer from 2013-2018. The lead investigator on the nationally publicized PRC (Pueblo Regional Center) cases. Investigated over 100 death investigations, in addition 5 homicides, and 8 Officer Involved Shootings. Investigated over 100 sex offenses, received law enforcement officer of the year for my work on sex offenses and conviction rate.

In July of 2017, I was promoted to Patrol Sergeant where I supervised all three patrol shifts and guided, and lead the sections of School Resource Officers, K9 deputies, and the Patrol Training Officer Program.

In December of 2018, I was appointed to the Office of Professional Standards and Internal Affairs as the Inspector. I investigated allegations of employees and citizens, conducted internal investigations for fellow agencies, and audits for the agency. I was the lawsuit liaison for the agency and received National certification in Internal Affairs.

In June of 2021, I was promoted to Lieutenant of Law Enforcement, assigned to the graveyard shift. I have mentored and trained sergeants/deputies. Taught proper case investigation, time management, organization and proper procedure. Guided deputies/sergeants on crime scene processing and evidence collection, high liability incidents and creating jeopardy. Manage schedules and training for deputies/sergeants for future career development.

In June of 2024 I was promoted to Captain of Detention Bureau and assigned to the Judicial Division. I oversee courts, transportation, releases, booking and receiving.

I have completed approximately 1,393 hours of continuing education throughout my career and specialized in crime scene investigations, forensic interviewing, and becoming Nationally certified in Internal Affairs. I am currently completing my bachelor’s degree Criminology with an emphasis on Psychology. I have 87 credits hours and will be completed in December of 2025.

Lt. Bethany Solano, Pueblo County Sheriff, CO ~ 719-415-0718

Lieutenant Bethany Solano began her career at the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office in 2010 where she started as a detention deputy. In 2012 Lt. Solano attended the Pueblo Law Enforcement Academy and was later promoted to patrol in 2013. After some time on patrol Lt. Solano became a School Resource Officer and later transferred to Investigations in 2018 as a Crime Scene Investigator. While in investigations and working as a CSI detective she also specialized in sexual assault and child abuse investigations. In 2021 she was promoted to a sergeant in patrol and in 2023 she was named as the Inspector of Professional Standards and Internal Affairs. Shortly after she was promoted to Lieutenant over the Investigations Unit. Lt. Solano is trained as a forensic interviewer, part of the Multi-Disciplinary-Team and has worked as an Internet Crimes Against Children detective for several years. Lt. Solano also holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology/sociology from Colorado State University-Pueblo.

Lt. Dante Guadagnoli, Pueblo County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 719-252-4769

Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, Lieutenant Dante Guadagnoli is a Pueblo Colorado native, graduating from Pueblo South High School class of 2004.

Lt. Guadagnoli began his career as a detention deputy in 2012 with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office in 2012. In 2014 Lt. Guadagnoli attended the Pueblo Law Enforcement Academy graduating with academic achievement awards.

Lt. Guadagnoli was promoted to patrol deputy in 2015, receiving several awards in the following years to include Southeastern Colorado law Enforcement officer of the year award. In 2019, Lt. Guadagnoli was transferred to the Special Investigations and narcotics unit for a short time, before again being promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the Law Enforcement Bureau assigned as the graveyard patrol sergeant. Lt. Guadagnoli also headed the Police Training Officer Program during this time. Beginning in 2021 Lt. Guadagnoli was transferred back to the Special Investigations and narcotics unit, now overseeing the unit. Lt. Guadagnoli successfully attended and completed S.W.A.T school and was sworn in and served with the United States Marshals Violent Offender Task Force. Lt. Guadagnoli and his investigations team received the Unit Meritorious Award for their work in 2022.

In January of 2023, Lt. Guadagnoli was re-assigned to the Office of Professional Standards and Internal Affairs, receiving certifications in the field and maintained this position for over a year. In June of 2024 Lt. Guadagnoli was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Guadagnoli’s is currently assigned to Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he oversees all Law Enforcement duties.

Lt. Guadagnoli spends his time off with his children Gianna and Hunter Guadagnoli, spending time in the mountains and hunting.

Sgt. Justin Montover, Mesa County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 970-986-1143

My name is Justin Montover, I am a western Colorado native. I grew up in the Glenwood Springs area and have resided in the Grand Junction area for about 15 years. I began my adult career working with a family owned construction and excavation company.

I ultimately decided to change my career path due to a desire to serve people and the community. I began the enlistment process in the United States Army but due to an unfortunate accident and personal injury I had to withdraw and change the direction of my career. Ultimately, I enrolled in Colorado Mesa University and completed the Western Colorado Peace Officer’s Academy. I began my law enforcement career with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office as an Operations Deputy in 2013.

During my career, I have worked as a Patrol Deputy, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer Sergeant, Property Crimes Investigations Sergeant, Field Training Officer Sergeant, and currently am assigned as our Professional Standards Unit Sergeant.

I am a dedicated family man and have been married to my wife for 11 years; we have a blended family consisting of six children. I value integrity, humility, authenticity, and hard work. I strive to live by these characteristics in my personal and professional life. I enjoy time with my family above all; and I also enjoy powerlifting, physical exercise, and snowmobiling.

I am excited to attend the National Command and Staff College and the knowledge and career growth the opportunity provides.

Sgt. Craig Bowen, Mesa County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 970-986-0599 

My name is Craig Bowen, I was born in La Mirada, California. I was adopted from La Mirada Memorial Hospital a short time later. Approximately 8 years after being adopted, my parents divorced. After my parent’s divorce, I lived with my mother growing up mostly in small towns around Colorado and Utah. I graduated high school in the Salt Lake City area and attended a trade college for Mechanics at Universal Technical Institute, in Phoenix, AZ.

Due to what I considered to be a rough upbringing, I knew from a young age, I wanted to be a Police Officer. With help from family in 1990, I was able to put myself through the Utah Peace Officers Academy and after graduating, I began my law enforcement career with the Moab Police Department.

In 1996, my wife and I made a joint financial decision for us to place my law enforcement career on hold and to embark on a journey of starting our own automotive repair business. With that, my wife and I moved to Grand Junction, Colorado and started an automotive repair shop which we owned and operated for almost twenty years.

My wife and I made another decision which allowed me to get back to the life and career path I knew I had been called to do from a young age. That decision ultimately led me to becoming a Deputy with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in 2015. Since joining the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in 2015, I have been a ASU Officer, a Detentions Deputy, a Detentions Field Training Officer, a SORT Operator, a Detentions Sergeant, a SORT Team Leader, and a Professional Standards Unit Sergeant.

My wife, Julie, and I have been married for over 33 years and have been together for over 40. We have two children and three granddaughters.

My core values of faith, integrity, service, responsibility, determination, boldness, and courage guide me in all aspects of my life; with my faith being the cornerstone.

I am grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the National Command and Staff College and look forward to the lessons and skills I’ll learn.

Sgt. Amanda Simon, Mesa County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 970-628-6423

Sergeant Amanda Simon is a Colorado native and graduated from Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, CO. After graduation, she attended Colorado Mesa University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Sergeant Simon began her career at the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in 2015, where she originally started as a Detentions Deputy. In 2017, Sergeant Simon transferred to the Operations Division as a patrol Deputy. She worked as a member of the Crime Reduction Unit and pursued her passion for traffic safety by becoming a SFST Instructor as well as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

She was promoted to Sergeant in 2023. Sergeant Simon is currently assigned to patrol and oversees the Field Training Program. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her wife (Sergeant Conrad), three dogs, and playing a round of golf.

Sgt. Joseph LeMoine, Mesa County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~ 970.986.5680

My name is Joseph LeMoine and I am a Sergeant with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. I am currently assigned to the Western Colorado Drug Task Force and have been in this position for approximately 1 ½ years. I was born and raised in Louisiana where I joined the Louisiana National Guard before transferring to the US Army and being stationed at Ft Carson in Colorado. After the US Army I began my law enforcement career with the Colorado State Patrol for approximately three years. I then moved on to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office where I expanded my experiences to investigations, SWAT, Honor Guard, Field Training Officer and EVOC driving instructor. I then served a short stent at the Delt Police Department before starting my time with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. Here, I continued to serve as a Field Training Officer and driving instructor. Once promoted to the rank of Sergeant, I was assigned to patrol and led the FTO program until being reassigned to the Drug Task Force. As of today, I have served just over 21 years in law enforcement.

Sgt. Brian Eldridge, Mesa County Sheriff, CO ~ [email protected] ~970-986-1157

My name is Brian Eldridge and I work at the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office as a Sergeant. My wife and I have (2) amazing children and we enjoy all the outdoor adventure opportunities have to offer. I completed my undergraduate degree at Colorado Mesa University in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice. I began my Law Enforcement career in 2014 as a sworn Parks Ranger with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife before starting at the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in 2015. During my time at the MCSO I have been afforded opportunities which include working in the Intelligence Unit, as a Patrol Supervisor and as a Field Training Officer. In my current role I lead the Crime Reduction Unit along with holding positions as a Firearms Instructor and a Master Taser Instructor.

I have found my passion in developing and implementing impactful changes within the organization over the course of my career. I am continuously identifying and analyzing new and historic processes or procedures with scrutiny in an attempt to better the lives of those in my charge and ultimately produce a better product for the citizens of the county I serve. I continue to look for personal development opportunities to grow and learn the many nuances and complexities incumbent upon leaders and formal supervisory positions and I am excited at the opportunity to participate in the Command and Staff Program having completed the MANGUS Leadership introductory course.