Lawrence Hilton is the new manager for the Pueblo Community College Southwest Law Enforcement Academy. 

“I’m excited to have Lawarence join the team,” said Leroy Mora, department chair of PCC’s law enforcement academies. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will not only aid in the future success of Mancos LEA but also enhance the partnerships with the Southwest area law enforcement agencies.” 

Hilton has more than 20 years of experience as a leader and educator with the Colorado State Patrol specializing in high-level command, curriculum development and tactical instruction. He also oversaw the statewide Evidence Section and the Smuggling, Trafficking and Interdiction Section. 

“I’m grateful for being given the opportunity to help shape the future of law enforcement in the southwest corner of Colorado,” Hilton said. “Having been an educator for most of my career, this position allows me to stay in touch with the profession that I committed myself to as well as watching new officers step into this world. Being able to oversee this process has always been a passion of mine.” 

Hilton earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Ashworth College in Georgia and is a graduate of the Northwestern College School of Police Staff and Command and the FBI Rocky Mountain Command College. He was recognized with the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy Award for his commitment to executive leadership excellence. He served as a governor-appointed representative on the Colorado Human Trafficking Council and as longtime co-chair of the patrol’s Youth Academy. 

“Lawrence brings exceptional experience into this role, and the timing could not be better. He spent the fall semester working closely with our Pueblo leadership and alongside Southwest students to fully understand PCC’s vision, our academy, and the community it serves,” said PCC Southwest Vice President Lisa Molina. “With his leadership, we are well positioned to move the academy forward in a way that honors our past while meeting the needs of our students and communities.” 

Hilton replaces Doug Parker, who retired in 2025. 

Founded in 1933, Pueblo Community College is a premier teaching institution focused on providing academic and service excellence, without discrimination, to help its students acquire the 21st-century skills needed to better their lives. An educational and technological leader, PCC fosters economic development and utilizes strong partnerships in the communities it serves through its Pueblo, Fremont and Southwest campuses.