• David Lucero was born in Pueblo, CO in 1978 and raised in Raton, New Mexico.
• Active member of New Mexico Army National Guard 1996 – 1998.
• Attended and graduated from the University of Southern Colorado (now CSU-P) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.
• David met his wife Kimberly Smithburg as a CSU-P student and they married in June of 2000.
• In 2000, David began his law enforcement career with Lamar (Colorado) Police Department.
• David was hired by the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office in 2004.
• Elected Pueblo County Sheriff, November, 2022.

Family: David is married with 2 children. David’s wife works as a teacher in Pueblo West where they have lived for the past 21 years. Sons Landon is 22 and attends Texas Tech University as a senior and Logan is 19 years old and a Groundman with IBEW Local 12.

President of Colorado Jail Association, Technical Resource Provider (Instructor) US Department of Justice (NIC), FBI National Academy Graduate 271^st Session, ACA Accreditation,  CALEA Standards inspection, over 2568 hours of professional law enforcement training, Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Firearms Instructor, Community Policing Driven through leadership in Neighborhood Watch and Crime Stoppers and an experienced administrator with millions of dollars in budgeting experience.

My responsibilities include:

• Law Enforcement Operations, including patrol services, criminal investigations, narcotics enforcement, traffic enforcement, civil process, special operations, and countywide emergency response

• Detention Operations, including the safe, secure operation and management of the Pueblo County detention facility, inmate care and custody, staffing, training, and operational compliance

• Court Security and Civil Responsibilities, including courtroom security, transport, warrants service, civil process, and enforcement of court orders as required by law

• Emergency Management and Search and Rescue, including coordinating response to major incidents, disasters, missing persons, and search and rescue operations

• Budget and Administration, including oversight of staffing, training, policies, professional standards, labor management, and responsible management of an organization of more than 400 employees and a budget of approximately $49 million

• Public Safety Partnerships, including coordination with municipal police agencies, state and federal partners, schools and colleges, and community organizations to address crime, drugs, and community safety

• Community Engagement and Transparency, including proactive communication with residents, public accountability, victim services support, and building trust through public safety outreach

Serving Pueblo County has always meant more than holding a title, it means contributing locally and representing our community at the state level. As Sheriff, I have been trusted to serve on key boards and committees that shape public safety policy, professional standards, and community well-being.

State-Level Boards and Committees

• Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board, appointed by Governor Jared Polis in February 2023, helping guide statewide law enforcement training and certification standards
• County Sheriffs of Colorado, Legislative Committee, working with sheriffs statewide on legislation impacting public safety, criminal justice, and county resources
• Colorado Natural Medicine Advisory Board, appointed by Governor Jared Polis, providing a public safety perspective on statewide implementation and regulation

Local Boards and Community Service

• Pueblo Child Advocacy Center, advisory and board service
• Pueblo Rape Crisis, board service
• Pueblo Crime Stoppers, advisory and board service
• Pueblo Human Relations Commission, ad hoc committee involvement

Community Engagement and Volunteer Service

• Active participant in the Pueblo community, including engagement with the Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce, Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, and the Latino Chamber of Commerce
• Community service through faith-based outreach, including the Gideon Ministries, and involvement in local church activities
• Proud supporter of youth and scholastic sports programs, including School District 70 and local athletic organizations