(Vic Vela/For CPR News)Denver Mayor Michael Hancock, at left, introduces Patrick Firman as new Denver Sheriff in October 2015.
"Everyone said the same thing about change agent, highest level integrity, will work his tail off, honors his employees, inspires his workplace," Hancock said.
Elias Diggins has been serving as interim sheriff. Firman was one of 25 applicants for the position.
"It’s going to be a challenge. There’s a lot of reform that’s been suggested," Firman said.
Independent consulting firm Hillard Heintze led the search for Wilson's permanent replacement. A recruiting committee created by the mayor then reviewed the applicants. The consulting group has also been leading an overhaul of the troubled sheriff's department and the Denver jail.
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