Strategic CJIS Consulting
Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice (CJIS)

Providing powerful strategic consulting, authoritative subject matter expertise. Business development for companies and government agencies in the areas of public safety, law enforcement, criminal justice technology information systems, and CJIS consulting.
THE TRUST YOU DESERVE
Karl Wilmes served as the Chief of Police for the City of Federal Heights, Colorado from January 2015 through January 2018. Karl retired in January 2018. During his career in law enforcement, while leading three agencies, he developed a culture of police and community involvement and organizational accountability.
ASSOCIATE WITH ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Developed a culture of police and community involvement to strengthen relationships with community members, business community, clergy, elected officials, employees, and other law enforcement agencies.
REAP THE REWARDS OF IMPECCABLE EXPERIENCE
Prior to his appointment as Chief of Police, at the City of Federal Heights, Karl served as the Homeland Security Director for Colorado (OPSFS) and Deputy Director for the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Serving as Deputy Director for the CBI, Karl was responsible to provide direction and management oversight for the CBI business units and all state criminal justice information systems.
ACCESS AN ESTABLISHED NETWORK
Professionally, Karl is a member of numerous organizations. He serves on the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) national CJIS committee and the national IJIS Institute (Integrated Justice Information System). He remains an active member at IACP and is a member of the Police Executive Research Forum. During his career he participated on numerous national, and statewide criminal justice boards. Locally, he is a past president of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and currently a member.
ALIGN WITH AN IMPRESSIVE TRACK RECORD
- Created strategic vision for the department built by employees
- Organizational Realignment – Staff realignment to balance supervision and assign accountability
- Communications Center – Acquired funding through E-911 to begin replacing antiquated E-911 system
- Implemented technology replacement for technology which was at the low end of acceptable
- Enhanced training efforts for all staff
- Created a de-escalation and minimizing use of force training unique for small agencies
- Communication – Formalized internal and external communication strategy
Organizational Assessments
Professional Standards & Public Integrity
Public Safety Communication & Information Systems
Expert Witness Services
Criminal Justice Information Systems CJIS Consulting
Public Safety Policy Development

Consultant & Unbiased Confidant
Karl W. Wilmes has established a career as an executive leader in public safety at the forefront of applying best practices in criminal justice management, CJIS consulting, public safety, technology, and information sharing systems.

