Chief of Operations, Denver Sheriff Department

Vince Line is a Colorado native and military veteran. After spending time on active duty, he returned to Colorado and began a career in law enforcement. He currently serves as the Chief of Operations for the Denver Sheriff’s Department. He began his law enforcement career as a 911 dispatcher and eventually worked as a deputy sheriff in a variety of capacities prior to promoting through the ranks. He has served as a member of several special teams to include SWAT, Crisis Intervention, Peer Support, and Gang Intervention. Prior to his current role Vince served as a bureau chief for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, where he commanded all three bureaus to include the Professional Standards Bureau, Public Safety Bureau, and Detention Services Bureau. Vince has a bachelor’s degree in business management, and a Master of Business Administration degree. He has also been awarded a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice Education and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command, the FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute, the Daniels Business College Public Safety Leadership Program, and the Senior Management Institute for Police. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the FBI National Academy Associates, the National Sheriff’s Association, the County Sheriffs of Colorado, the American Correctional Association, the American Jail Association, and has served on multiple boards and advisory committees.