Command Staff

Commander Shannon Snuggs

Current Assignment: Gold Hill Division

Commander Shannon Snuggs joined the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) in 2004, where she served as a patrol officer in the Gold Hill Division and as a Divisional Crash Investigator. She served on the Community Impact Team (2007) and then transferred to the Training Academy as a Staff Instructor (2007-2014). 

She was promoted to sergeant in 2015, serving as a patrol supervisor in the Gold Hill and Stetson Hills Divisions (2015-2017), a detective sergeant in the Domestic Violence & Adult Sexual Assault Unit (2018-2019) and an Internal Affairs Sergeant (2019-2020). She was promoted to Lieutenant in 2020, where she served in the Gold Hill and Stetson Hill Divisions before transferring to the Protective Security Section (2022) and later to the Special Victims Section (2023-2024) where she oversaw the Domestic Violence & Adult Sexual Assault Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Crimes Against At Risk Adults Unit, and the Forensic Interview Unit.

She was promoted to Commander in 2024 and is currently serving in the Gold Hill Division. 

Commander Snuggs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Sioux Falls. 

Commander Mike Velasquez

Current Assignment: Sand Creek Division

Commander Velasquez began his service with the Colorado Springs Police Department at the Sand Creek Patrol Division in 1997 where he also became a property crime detective in 2001. He then transferred to the Homicide Unit in 2002. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2005 where he served in three patrol divisions (Gold Hill, Falcon, and Sand Creek). As a Sergeant, he also served in the Sex Crimes/Crimes Against Children Unit from 2007-2011. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2012 where he served in three patrol divisions (Sand Creek, Stetson Hills, and Falcon). As a Patrol Lieutenant, at differing times, he also oversaw the School Resource Officer Unit, the Sand Creek Division Impact Unit, and GangNet. He served in the Professional Standards Division as the Training Director from 2012-2016. His final assignment as a lieutenant was in the Patrol Support Section of the Specialized Enforcement Division in 2019. His assignments in the commander rank include the Professional Standards Division, the Gold Hill Patrol Division, and now the Sand Creek Patrol Division.

Commander Velasquez has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He attended the FBI Rocky Mountain Command College, Center for Creative Leadership’s Leadership Development Program, the Colorado POST-University of Denver Daniels Executive Education Program’s Public Leadership Program and the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police.

Commander Rafael Chanza

Current Assignment: Falcon Division

Commander Rafael Chanza is a 26-year police veteran. He joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in February 2002. As a police officer, he worked in all four patrol divisions as a Patrol Officer and Police Training Officer. He completed specialized training in Crisis Intervention to help CSPD’s effort to effectively respond to calls involving mental health crises. He served in the Tactical Enforcement Unit, participating in over 1,000 high-risk tactical operations and critical incidents and serving as an acting supervisor. 

He is a state-certified full skills firearms instructor, has taught various topics at the CSPD Police Academy and throughout the patrol bureau, is a state-certified FEMA instructor, and holds FEMA/EMI Advanced Professional Series and Level II, Master Continuity Practitioner Certifications. He was promoted to sergeant in August of 2012 and served in all four patrol divisions, as a Gang Network Sergeant, and a Street Impact Team Sergeant at the Stetson Hills Division.

 In December 2017, he was promoted to lieutenant and served as the Shift III Commander for the Sand Creek Patrol Division and the Internal Affairs Lieutenant. In September of 2022, he was promoted to Commander and has served in the Stetson Hills Division, and currently, at the Falcon Division. 

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, and a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence from the University of Colorado.

Commander Brian Cummings

Current Assignment: Stetson Hills Division

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Commander Patrick David

Current Assignment: Professional Standards Division

Commander Patrick David started his career as a police officer with the City of Colorado Springs in August 1999. He has worked as a patrol officer in all four patrol divisions and on all shifts. He has been in the DUI Unit, Motorcycle Unit, and a Staff Instructor at our Training Academy. He has also served on our Negotiator and Major Crash Teams. In 2013, Commander David was promoted to Sergeant where he served as a first line supervisor in patrol, DUI and again at the Training Academy and Motor Unit. In 2019, he was promoted to Lieutenant, where he served Patrol and the School Resource Officer Unit at the Stetson Hills Division. He briefly served as the Special Victims Section Lieutenant in the Investigations Division before his promotion to Commander. He currently serves in the Professional Standards Division. 

Commander David has a bachelor’s degree of Science in Business Information Systems from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and has attended the University of Denver, Daniels College of Business, Public Safety Leadership Development Program.

Commander Doug Trainer

Current Assignment: Management Services Division

Commander Doug Trainer joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in 2000.  He served as a patrol officer in all four divisions and served as a Neighborhood Resource Officer in the Sand Creek Division.  He transferred to the Metro Vice, Narcotics, and Intelligence Division in 2009 where he served as a Street Team Detective and a Task Force Officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration.  He was promoted to Sergeant in 2016 where he served as a Patrol Supervisor and later as a Detective Sergeant in the Violent Crimes Section as a Homicide Sergeant.  He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2019 and served in the Sand Creek Division and as the Strategic Operations Section Lieutenant in Metro VNI. He was promoted to Commander in 2023 where he has served in the Metro Division and, currently, in the Management Services Division. 

Commander Trainer has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado.

Commander Joe Frabbiele

Current Assignment: Training Division

Commander Joe Frabbiele joined the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) in 2004, where he served as a patrol officer in the Sand Creek Division for the first six years of his career. He then transferred to detective positions in the Sand Creek Property Crimes Unit (2010-2012) and Auto Theft Unit (2013-2014). He was promoted to sergeant in 2014, serving as a patrol supervisor (2014-2016), and the recruit training sergeant at CSPD’s Training Academy (2016-2018). He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2018, where he served in patrol before transferring to the Violent Crimes Section where he oversaw the Homicide/Assault, Robbery, and Cold Case Homicide Units along with the Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force. He was promoted to commander in 2022 and has worked in the Investigations Division, the Professional Standards Division, and is currently serving in the Training Division. 

Commander Frabbiele holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Accounting from Adams State University.

Manager Richard Suarez

Current Assignment: Public Safety Communications Center

Manager Richard Suarez joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in 2002. He served as an Emergency Response Technician, Public Safety Dispatcher and Public Safety Communications Supervisor. As a Communications Supervisor, Manager Suarez focused on Technology and Systems Administration. Manager Suarez has successfully completed the National Emergency Number Association Center Manager Certification Program. Manager Suarez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety – Emergency Management.

Commander Pamela Castro

Current Assignment: Specialized Enforcement Division

Commander Pamela Castro joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in 2002, where she served as a patrol officer in the Gold Hill Division. She transferred to a detective position in the Metro Division (2004 – 2010) and served on the Methamphetamine Laboratory Response Team, the Narcotics Street Team, and the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force. In 2011, she returned to patrol in the Sand Creek Division and served there until she was promoted to sergeant in 2012. As a sergeant, she served as a patrol sergeant in all of the patrol divisions (2012 – 2015), an Internal Affairs sergeant (2015 – 2019), and a detective sergeant of the Narcotics Street Team in the Metro Division (2019 – 2021). Promoted to lieutenant in 2021, she was a patrol watch commander in the Sand Creek Division (2021 – 2022) and the Public Information Officer leading the Public Affairs Section (2022 – 2023). Promoted to commander in 2023, she served in the Special Enforcement Division ( 2023 – present). Commander Castro holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Colorado State University.

Commander Dan Thompson

Current Assignment: Investigations Division

Commander Daniel Thompson joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in 2001, where he served in the Sand Creek, Stetson Hills, and Gold Hill Divisions. He also worked as a detective in the Metro Vice, Narcotics, and Intelligence Division (2004 – 2008) and Robbery Unit (2008 – 2011). Commander Thompson was promoted to sergeant in 2012, where he served as a patrol supervisor in the Gold Hill Division (2012 – 2015) and as a detective sergeant in the Special Victims Section (2015 – 2019). He was promoted to lieutenant in 2019, where he served as a patrol watch commander in the Falcon and Gold Hill Divisions, before transferring to the department’s Professional Standards Division (2020 – 2022). Commander Thompson was promoted to commander in 2022 and has served in the Specialized Enforcement Division and the Investigations Division.

Commander Thompson holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and in Communication from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. In addition, he has earned a Masters in Management from the University of Phoenix.

Commander Mark Chacon

Current Assignment: Metro Division

Commander Chacon has served with the Colorado Springs Police Department since 2002, accumulating over 22 years of experience in various leadership and operational roles. He earned a Master's Degree in Business administration (MBA) in 2017 from Colorado Technical University. Commander Chacon has completed numerous law enforcement training programs, including FBI's Rocky Mountain Command College and Leadership Pikes Peak (LPP). 

Commander Chacon's career has included assignments as an officer, detective, sergeant, and lieutenant with experience in all four CSPD Patrol Divisions, the Violent Crimes and Special Victims Sections, the Metro Division, and the Specialized Enforcement Division. As a lieutenant, Commander Chacon led several key initiatives including the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) and Property Investigations Units. 

He has collaborated with community partners such as the Downtown Partnership, Robson Arena, and Weidner Field to enhance safety. In addition to these roles, Commander Chacon has coordinated grant projects, developed evacuation plans for Zone Haven, and served as a trusted member of CSPD's Peer Support Team. He is also a board member of the Peak Parent Center, exemplifying his commitment to both leadership and community involvement. 

Manager Amanda Terrell-Orr

Current Assignment: Operations Support Bureau

Research and Development Administrator Amanda Terrell-Orr has over 20 years of experience as a civilian staff member in law enforcement agencies. She joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in March 2006. Her law enforcement experience includes public data and information transparency; strategic planning and performance measurement; policy development; accreditation; legislative analysis; research; grant writing and administration; crime victim rights and services; operational studies; and program development.  

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Central College and a Master of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.

Manager Heather Edwards

Current Assignment: Human Resources

HR Manager Heather Edwards joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in January of 2008 as an HR Analyst II.  She was promoted to Senior HR Analyst in January 2011.  In August 2012, she was promoted to the Human Resources Manager, the position she currently holds, which oversees all the human resources functions for CSPD including employee services, recruiting, promotion, background investigations, polygraph and court liaison.  HR Manager Edwards holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the College of Charleston and has attended the Center for Creative Leadership.

Manager Nancy McCauley

Current Assignment: Police Finance

Police Finance Manager Nancy McCauley joined the Colorado Springs Police Department in January 2003 as a Fiscal Analyst.  She was promoted to Principal Analyst in March 2005.  In January 2011, she was promoted to Police Finance Manager, the position she currently holds, which oversees the financial functions for CSPD including budgeting, contracting, grants, false alarm program, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Police Finance Manager McCauley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Colorado.