Department Leadership
Executive Staff
Chief of Police
Bryan Chapman
Chief
480-782-4100
Police Chief Bryan Chapman is a 28-year veteran of law enforcement and brought his wealth of experience in policing to Chandler in 2024. Chief Chapman previously served as an Assistant Chief of Police in Phoenix, Arizona, for 25 years. At … Read More
Assistant Chiefs of Police
Melissa Deanda
Assistant Chief
480.782.4100
Assistant Chief of Police Melissa Deanda joined the Chandler Police Department in January 1999, making this her 25th year in policing. Inspired by a school resource officer during her high school years and eager to make a difference in her … Read More
Jason Sieczkowski
Assistant Chief
480.782.2102
Assistant Chief Jason Sieczkowski is a visionary leader in law enforcement with nearly two decades of dedicated service. His passion for making a positive impact in his community and changing lives took root during his childhood. In 2006, right after … Read More
Chris Pérez
Assistant Chief
(480) 782-2302
Assistant Chief Chris Pérez has lived a life of service. He began his career with the Chandler Police Department in 1997, after serving in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. Driven by his passion for servant leadership and … Read More
Command Staff
Special Projects - Office of the Chief
Field Operations
Travis Feyen
Commander
(480) 782-4433
Commander Feyen began his law enforcement career with the Chandler Police Department in 1995. As an officer, he worked in the Field Operations Division, with a specialty as a Gang Liaison Officer. In 1999 he moved to the Criminal … Read More
Zac Cummard
Commander - Desert Breeze Substation
480.782.4153
Commander Zac Cummard joined the Chandler Police Department in October of 2002 and graduated from the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy as a POST-certified peace officer in February of 2003. While assigned in a patrol capacity, he pursued additional opportunities … Read More
Dan Shellum
Commander - Downtown Station
480.782.4256
Commander Dan Shellum joined the Chandler Police Department in 2005 and graduated from the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy in January 2006. Inspired by his father, who was also an officer, Commander Shellum looked up to him and knew law … Read More
Preston Pierce
Commander - Chandler Heights Substation
480.782.4910
Commander Preston Pierce began his law enforcement career with the Chandler Police Department in 1999. Throughout his career, Commander Pierce has held various roles within the department, ranging from Patrol and Property Crimes to the Bike Unit and Special Weapons … Read More
Section Managers
Michelle Potts
Manager - Communications Section
480-782-4149
Michelle Potts began her law enforcement career in 1992 with the Tempe Police Department as a high school business intern. In 1996 she moved into the field of emergency communications, serving as a 9-1-1 operator, dispatcher and communications shift … Read More
Carole Speranza
Manager
480.782.4247
Carole began her career at the Chandler Police Department in 2013 after working 17 years in a practice management role for a large emergency physician group in Scottsdale. She brought to the Department years of knowledge and experience … Read More
Alicia Rosenberg
Manager - Forensic Services Section
480-782-4508
As the Forensic Services Manager, Alicia Rosenberg oversees the Chandler Police Department forensic services which includes the Crime Scene Unit and the Forensic Analysis Unit. The Forensic Services Section is an accredited laboratory that provides forensic analysis in the … Read More
Stephanie Heinzelman
Manager
480-782-4168
Stephanie Heinzelman began her career in law enforcement in 1994 with the Mesa Police Department. She joined the Chandler Police Department in 2009 as a dispatcher. In 2012, Stephanie was promoted to Communications Supervisor where she oversaw the call … Read More
Donny Witt
Manager - Information & Technology Section
480.782.4172
Police Technology Manager, Donny Witt, began his career with Chandler Police Department in July 2019. Donny was originally assigned to the Infrastructure Services Unit of the Police Information & Technology Section (PDIT) with computer helpdesk responsibilities. He moved to … Read More
Julie Buelt
Manager - Planning and Research Section
480.782.4087
As the Police Planning and Research Manager for the Chandler Police Department, Julie Buelt is responsible for the Department’s budget, grant, and forfeiture fund administration, facilities planning and maintenance, capital improvement program planning, strategic planning, deployment and efficiency analyses, … Read More