Bill Wade is the Commander of the Department of Public Safety at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo.
We are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Captain Bill Wade to Commander. Commander Wade has over 23 years of experience with the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP) and 27 years with the State of Colorado. Throughout his time with DPS, Commander Wade has shown a strong commitment to learning and has taken on additional roles and responsibilities. His dedication to continuous learning has not only benefited him but has also served as an inspiration and mentor to many of his colleagues. Commander Wade embodies the ideal image of a law enforcement officer - he is approachable, and professional, and exudes a sense of safety and security for visitors, staff, and the patient population. Congratulations, Commander Wade!
From the Frontlines highlights the people who work for the Office of Civil and Forensic and Mental Health (OCFMH), operates Colorado’s two mental health hospitals, the Forensic Services Division and the Division of Mental Health Transition Living. The office provides a continuum of mental health care that includes pre-trial restoration services, inpatient hospitalization and, soon, transition homes for community-based care.