Chaffee County Sheriff's Office

Official page of the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office. Members of the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office are committed to providing the highest standard of service to our community and to the tens of thousands of visitors to our county each year. As residents of the community ourselves, we understand that our mission requires that we perform not solely as enforcers of the law but as peace keepers, dispute mediators, and problem solvers as well. **Our patches are purchased through the county general fund from taxpayer revenues. 09/28/2026 On Saturday September 26th, 2026, at about 11:00AM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the Midland Bike Trail east of Buena Vista, CO for a report of three lost children. Family members searched for two hours without any luck, so they notified law enforcement in desperation. Additional resources were called in to assist including Chaffee County Search and Rescue. Non-emergency: (719) 539-2596. Dial 911 for emergencies.