Commander Brian Dunn
Commander Brian Dunn grew up immersed in a culture of service, inspired by his father’s military career in the U.S. Army. That early influence instilled in him a lifelong calling to serve his community.
Commander Dunn earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University before joining the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. He later served with the Arizona Army National Guard’s 855th Military Police Company based in Phoenix. While continuing his education and pursuing a business degree from Arizona State University, he also worked in the banking industry.
His experience serving during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita reignited his passion for public service. He left his corporate career behind and joined the Chandler Police Department in 2007.
Commander Dunn began his career in patrol and later worked as a detective in Property Crimes, Burglary, and the Auto Theft Units. In 2013, he joined the SWAT Team as a crisis negotiator and went on to serve in the Professional Standards Section before being promoted to Sergeant in 2018. He supervised patrol and during the COVID-19 pandemic, also played a key leadership role in overseeing one of Arizona’s largest vaccine distribution sites, in Chandler.
Promoted to Lieutenant in 2021, he served as a Patrol Watch Commander and then led the Community Relations Section, supervising the School Resource Officer Program, Crime Prevention Unit, Bike Team, Officer Reserve Program, Police Aides, and Cadet programs. In 2025, he was promoted to Commander and now oversees the Downtown Precinct.
Commander Dunn holds a Master’s degree in Business Management and Administration from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor of Science in Business from Arizona State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northern Arizona University.
He is a recipient of the Chief’s Award of Excellence.
Known for his mentorship and leadership, Commander Dunn is committed to empowering officers and professional staff with the tools, training, and support they need to succeed in their careers and serve the Chandler community with excellence.