​Columbia County Sheriff's Office
    LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION - COMMAND STAFF

​Undersheriff Ian W. Boehme

Ian Boehme is a lifelong resident of Columbia County. He began his career with the Chatham Police Department in 2007 and joined the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office in 2008. Over the past 17 years he has served in a wide range of roles, including Road Patrol Deputy, School Resource Deputy, D.A.R.E. Officer, Criminal Investigator and was the Administrative First Sergeant. He is an FBI-certified crisis negotiator, a certified evidence technician and an accreditation assessor for the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.  Undersheriff Boehme earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Economics from Empire State College.
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