MONTE VISTA - The City of Monte Vista invites community members to attend a Meet and Greet with the Chief of Police candidates on Monday, July 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Nino’s Restaurant, 118 Adams St., Monte Vista.  A light refreshment will be served.  

MV City Manager Gigi Dennis recently announced there are three finalists after reviewing many impressive resumes.  They are: 

Tyler Harford, Interim Chief/Lieutenant Tyler Harford began his law enforcement career in 2011, joining the Monte Vista Police Department in 2018 after seven years with the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office. He rapidly advanced, achieving the rank of Lieutenant and serving as Interim Chief of Police. During his interim role, he successfully acquired over $120,000 in grant funding and oversaw the complete reconstruction of the department following the departure of all prior command staff, leaving him as the sole remaining member of the command structure. In 2023, Lieutenant Harford received the FBI LEEDA Trilogy award, marking the completion of the Supervisor, Command, and Executive Leadership Institutes.  

Chief Greg Tuliszewski began his distinguished career in law enforcement in 1991. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Regis University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Chief Tuliszewski furthered his education at the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, completing the School of Police Staff and Command, the Rural Executive Management Institute, and the FBI Rocky Mountain Law Enforcement Executive Command College.  Throughout his career, Chief Tuliszewski has earned certifications as a P.O.S.T Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, Narcotics Investigator, and Level II Traffic Investigator. His diverse assignments have spanned Patrol, Investigations, Records, Communications, Administration, and Emergency Management. 

Hank Weber is a 35-year law enforcement and 24-year Chief of Police veteran.  He currently serves as the Town Manager in South Fork. He is married with four children and nine grandchildren.  His wife, Deanna, works at the Monte Vista Medical Clinic.  Hank holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management and Ethics, with a minor in Theology and Master in Business Administration degree both from Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City.  He has served in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant, Law Enforcement Specialist with duties in Narcotics Investigation with the Air Force Joint Drug Enforcement Team.  Hank currently serves as a Lead Firearms Instructor for cadets at the Trinidad State College, P.O.S.T. Law Enforcement Academy.       

This is a valuable opportunity to meet the candidates, ask questions, and share your thoughts about the future of public safety in the City of Monte Vista. The candidate’s full resume will be available for review.