Kevin Edling is a military veteran, experienced leader, public servant, and long-time crime fighter.

Kevin served with the Denver Police Department for over 27 years, working in Patrol and Special Operations. He retired from Denver PD as a command officer to run for Sheriff of Arapahoe County.

During this time, he also served in the Colorado Air National Guard for more than 30 years at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. He served as Commander of the 140th Security Forces Squadron (2015–2020), completing his last deployment from the Middle East in 2018.

In his spare time, Kevin volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol and loves sharing his passion for aviation with cadets. He is an accomplished pilot and is currently flying for a major US airline, holding an ATP rating—commercial pilot's license for airplanes, seaplanes, helicopters, gliders and is a certified flight instructor. Kevin operates out of Centennial Airport (APA).

Kevin holds:

• An Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from the Community College of the Air Force
• A Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University
• A Master of Education with a focus on Organizational Performance & Change from Colorado State University

He lives in Centennial (Arapahoe County) with his wife, Stacey Stegman Edling. He is a proud stepdad to Dylan (former Marine and currently serving as an officer in the US Coast Guard) and dad to Stella, the Goldendoodle. Kevin grew up in Colorado and is committed to serving his community with ethics, honesty and respect.
Photos do not imply endorsement from the City and County of Denver Police Department.