By Brian Porter | Rocky Mountain Voice
A man who has a combined 81 years experience in law enforcement and the military was honored Thursday on the floor of the Colorado House.
Ken Chavez, who serves as the Severance police chief, was noted by Republican Reps. Ryan Armagost and Lori Garcia Sander.
“Thank you for your many years of dedication to safety in Colorado,” Garcia Sander said, noting he had opened a “debt-free new police department” in Severance.
For 45 years, Chavez has worked in law enforcement.
“In that time, he also served 36 years and retired as a colonel in the National Guard,” Armagost said, noting he had served with special forces in Colorado. Chavez also served with Denver and Severence SWAT units.
“He’s had a very highly decorated career,” Armagost said. “Very decorated.”
Chavez was seated on the floor to be presented to the chamber.