FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2024
GRAND COUNTY SHERIFF BRETT SCHROETLIN RE-ELECTED TO WESTERN STATES SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD
GRAND COUNTY, CO- On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Sheriff Brett Schroetlin, was re-elected by his peers and sworn in as Treasurer on the Western States Sheriffs’ Association (WSSA) Executive Board for 2024 at the annual conference in Reno, Nevada. Sheriff Schroetlin joins Sheriff’s from Oregon, Arizona, Utah, Montana, and New Mexico on the Executive Board this year.
Sheriff Schroetlin previously served on the WSSA Executive Board in a variety of positions, with most recently serving as WSSA President in 2022 and Immediate Past President in 2023.
The mission of the Western States Sheriffs’ Association was established in 1993 and represents the 18 western states. The WSSA mission is to assist Sheriffs and their offices with federal and state legislative issues, strengthen the relationship with our federal land management agencies, address policy and procedural matters, develop guidelines to promote uniformity in matters that are important to Sheriffs of the western United States and to work together to keep the office of the Sheriff strong.
Sheriff Schroetlin has been involved in law enforcement since 1992 where he began as a volunteer Explorer Scout. He began his career working as a Park Ranger and has been a sworn Colorado Peace Officer since 1999. During his career he has served the community as an Officer / Deputy, Investigator, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, and is currently in the third term as the elected Sheriff in Grand County, Colorado.
Sheriff Brett Schroetlin shared, “I am honored to continue my work representing Grand County, Colorado, and our Sheriff’s across the West. My continued service on the Western States Sheriffs’ Association board allows me to continuing fostering these important relationships with all of our partners, and most importantly allows our local voice to be heard and involved during this pivotal time.”
Those interested in learning more about WSSA and membership opportunities for Sheriffs are encouraged to visit www.westernsheriffs.org.
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