Captain David P. Bartlett
Law Enforcement Division Commander
David Bartlett manages the Communications, Patrol and Criminal Investigation sections of the Sheriff's Office. He
began his law enforcement career with the Town of Germantown Police Department as a Patrolman part time. In 1984,
he was appointed as a Deputy Sheriff Jailer, which at that time was the entry level position within the Office. Captain
Bartlett has held the positions of patrol Deputy Sheriff, patrol Sergeant, Criminal Investigator and in 2006 was promoted
to Captain by Sheriff David Harrison, Jr.
Captain Bartlett earned an Associates Degree from the University of New York in Cobleskill and has received training in
corrections and law enforcement. He is certified as a Police Instructor in general topics with specialties in Firearms and
Chemical Agents. He has instructed in in-service training and at the Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy. He has
received training in the areas of Police Supervision, Incident Command, Accident Investigation and Counter Terrorism.
In May of 1995, Captain Bartlett attended the John Jay College of criminal justice in New York City for Advanced
Narcotics Training and is certified by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in Boating Skills and Seamanship.
Captain Bartlett served on the original Drug Entry/Emergency Response Team working his way up to assistant team
leader. He has served on the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol and with the Columbia County Drug Task Force. Working with two
different dogs as partners, he was a police K-9 handler from 1993 through 2003 and is certified as a K-9 Examiner.
Captain Bartlett and his partners, K-9’s Asko and Akim, were trained in the fields of narcotics detection, criminal
apprehension and tracking.
In addition to various certificates of appreciation, Captain Bartlett has received numerous service awards including an
award from the Insurance Women of the Hudson Valley for his part in disarming an armed suicidal individual, and an
award from the New York State Sheriff’s Association for pulling an individual from a burning vehicle.
Captain Bartlett has participated with Sports and Therapeutic Recreation Instruction/Developmental Education (S.T.R.I.
D.E.) and resides in Kinderhook with his wife Lori and their children.
Law Enforcement Division Commander
David Bartlett manages the Communications, Patrol and Criminal Investigation sections of the Sheriff's Office. He
began his law enforcement career with the Town of Germantown Police Department as a Patrolman part time. In 1984,
he was appointed as a Deputy Sheriff Jailer, which at that time was the entry level position within the Office. Captain
Bartlett has held the positions of patrol Deputy Sheriff, patrol Sergeant, Criminal Investigator and in 2006 was promoted
to Captain by Sheriff David Harrison, Jr.
Captain Bartlett earned an Associates Degree from the University of New York in Cobleskill and has received training in
corrections and law enforcement. He is certified as a Police Instructor in general topics with specialties in Firearms and
Chemical Agents. He has instructed in in-service training and at the Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy. He has
received training in the areas of Police Supervision, Incident Command, Accident Investigation and Counter Terrorism.
In May of 1995, Captain Bartlett attended the John Jay College of criminal justice in New York City for Advanced
Narcotics Training and is certified by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in Boating Skills and Seamanship.
Captain Bartlett served on the original Drug Entry/Emergency Response Team working his way up to assistant team
leader. He has served on the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol and with the Columbia County Drug Task Force. Working with two
different dogs as partners, he was a police K-9 handler from 1993 through 2003 and is certified as a K-9 Examiner.
Captain Bartlett and his partners, K-9’s Asko and Akim, were trained in the fields of narcotics detection, criminal
apprehension and tracking.
In addition to various certificates of appreciation, Captain Bartlett has received numerous service awards including an
award from the Insurance Women of the Hudson Valley for his part in disarming an armed suicidal individual, and an
award from the New York State Sheriff’s Association for pulling an individual from a burning vehicle.
Captain Bartlett has participated with Sports and Therapeutic Recreation Instruction/Developmental Education (S.T.R.I.
D.E.) and resides in Kinderhook with his wife Lori and their children.
| LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION COMMAND STAFF |
Lieutenant James E. Andrews
LE Division Supervisor
Public Information Officer
Lt Andrews began with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office as a communications officer part time in 1984. He attended the
Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy in 1987. In 1989 he was appointed Communications Officer full time before being
appointed as a patrol Deputy Sheriff in October of that year. In 1995 he was promoted to the rank of patrol Sergeant and
in 2002 to 1st Sergeant. In 2003 he was the first Sheriff's Office supervisor to hold the newly developed rank of Lieutenant
of the Law Enforcement Division.
Lt. Andrews oversees scheduling of work shifts, patrols and special details. He also supervises LE Division first line
supervisors and reviews daily reports and personnel requests. Lt. Andrews has had special training in, and acts as Public
Information Officer for the Sheriff's Office and the county Department of Homeland Security.
He has attended numerous training courses and schools throughout New York State and is certified to instruct specialized
classes such as Breath Analysis and Police Mental Health. He has instructed in-service trainings as well as at the Eastern
Regional and Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academies and is currently Assistant Director of the Zone 14 Academy.
Lt. Andrews has received numerous letters of appreciation and Sheriff's commendations and has earned several service
awards including the life saving award and an exceptional duty award.
When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his daughters Christine and Sarah. He is active in his community and
Church and belongs to the Widow’s Son Lodge #335 Free and Accepted Masons in Livingston, Stottville Volunteer Fire
Company #2 where he held positions as Fire Commissioner, Company President and Lieutenant. He also belongs to the
Cyprus Shriners and serves as a Deacon in the Linlithgo Reformed Church in Livingston where he has also served as Elder
and held the position of treasurer from 1989 through 1999. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the former
Southern Columbia Ambulance Squad and previous Vice-Chairman of the Livingston Board of Fire Commissioner’s and
former president and member of the Livingston Pumper Company #1.
LE Division Supervisor
Public Information Officer
Lt Andrews began with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office as a communications officer part time in 1984. He attended the
Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academy in 1987. In 1989 he was appointed Communications Officer full time before being
appointed as a patrol Deputy Sheriff in October of that year. In 1995 he was promoted to the rank of patrol Sergeant and
in 2002 to 1st Sergeant. In 2003 he was the first Sheriff's Office supervisor to hold the newly developed rank of Lieutenant
of the Law Enforcement Division.
Lt. Andrews oversees scheduling of work shifts, patrols and special details. He also supervises LE Division first line
supervisors and reviews daily reports and personnel requests. Lt. Andrews has had special training in, and acts as Public
Information Officer for the Sheriff's Office and the county Department of Homeland Security.
He has attended numerous training courses and schools throughout New York State and is certified to instruct specialized
classes such as Breath Analysis and Police Mental Health. He has instructed in-service trainings as well as at the Eastern
Regional and Zone 14 Law Enforcement Academies and is currently Assistant Director of the Zone 14 Academy.
Lt. Andrews has received numerous letters of appreciation and Sheriff's commendations and has earned several service
awards including the life saving award and an exceptional duty award.
When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his daughters Christine and Sarah. He is active in his community and
Church and belongs to the Widow’s Son Lodge #335 Free and Accepted Masons in Livingston, Stottville Volunteer Fire
Company #2 where he held positions as Fire Commissioner, Company President and Lieutenant. He also belongs to the
Cyprus Shriners and serves as a Deacon in the Linlithgo Reformed Church in Livingston where he has also served as Elder
and held the position of treasurer from 1989 through 1999. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the former
Southern Columbia Ambulance Squad and previous Vice-Chairman of the Livingston Board of Fire Commissioner’s and
former president and member of the Livingston Pumper Company #1.
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