Meet the Instructors
Officer Meghan Brammer grew up in Northeast Ohio and moved to Colorado in 2017. Before joining detentions for the Broomfield Police Department in 2023, she spent six years working at a community corrections halfway house in Boulder. Officer Brammer has a lot of experience working closely with people who have a criminal history along with substance abuse and mental health disorders. In her free time, Officer Brammer loves playing co-ed rec sports, hiking, fantasy football, visiting her family, listening to true crime podcasts, storm chasing, spending time with loved ones and spoiling her dog, Jupiter.
Detention Officer Anthony Garcia is proud to serve his country and community. He joined the Marine Corps at 17 years old and deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. During his service his secondary duty was a martial arts instructor. He has been in law enforcement Since 2018. He is currently a Detention Training Officer. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids. They like hiking, going to the movie theater and attending church on Sundays.
Sergeant Marci King has been a police officer since 2014. She is currently assigned to the Patrol Division, and is also a Field Training Officer (FTO) and a Crisis Negotiator. Officer King previously spent five years instructing women in her community in self-defense and environmental awareness. She enjoys watching participants find empowerment and confidence through the classes. Marci stays active by playing doubles sand volleyball while also taking every opportunity to get into the mountains and adventure into remote places. She enjoys mountain biking, dirt biking, and horseback riding.
Julia Lavenburg, Patrol Administrator, has been a valued Broomfield resident since 1994, raising her two adult children here. Before joining the Police Department in 2022, she worked Parks, Rec and Senior Services and taught in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), deepening her community ties. Julia actively participates in various community and educational events, driven by her passion for a connected community. In her free time, she enjoys the Broomfield trails with her dog, Georgia. Julia's professional and personal commitment is a true asset to Broomfield.
Sergeant Vince Lopez was born and raised in Lafayette, Colorado. He attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Sgt. Lopez is currently assigned to the Standards Unit and is involved in Hiring and Recruiting. He also has experience in Investigations as a person’s detective and has held various specialized roles, including his current position as an assistant team leader on the SWAT team. Sgt. Lopez is married and has a daughter and a son. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, working out, and spending time with his family.
Detention Sergeant Ericka Mazzocco is a Colorado native, but spent most of her life in Georgia where she worked for the Henry County Sheriff’s Department for five years. Since moving to Colorado, Sgt. Mazzocco has continued her career in law enforcement with the Broomfield Police Department. She has been assigned to the Detention Division for over 10 years. Additionally, Sergeant Mazzocco is a mentor, Mobile Field Force operator and a former Krav Maga instructor. Sgt. Mazzocco has a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has had the privilege of playing for the Colorado Freeze, an all-women’s Semi Pro Tackle football team. During her spare time, she stays busy with her family and friends, her church, traveling, watching the Georgia Bulldogs, and spending time outdoors.
Victim Advocate Judith Moreno was born in Denver and moved to Chihuahua, Mexico at a young age. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology followed by her Masters degree in psychotherapy and spent the following years there working with the General District Attorneys in the psychology field. She moved back to Colorado two years ago and has been part of the Broomfield PD family ever since. Judith is newlywed and enjoys spending her time off with family and friends, while also making time to play the guitar and read a good book.
Sergeant Shane Mortensen has been a first responder since 2011. Officer Mortensen began as an E.M.T. in the Aurora 911 circuit for two years before joining the Jefferson County Detention Center as an E.M.T. and later, as a deputy in the Special Housing Unit. Officer Mortensen was hired by the Broomfield Police Department in 2016 and is currently an operator on the S.W.A.T. team, Field Training Officer, and Tactical Medical Instructor. Officer Mortensen is married and has three children.
Officer Kayla Rhoades was born in Okinawa, Japan, and moved to Colorado at a young age. She has proudly served with the Broomfield Police Department since 2016. Officer Rhoades is assigned to Transport within the Detention Division, where she also serves as a Detention Training Officer (DTO) and Mentor. She is a proud member of the Honor Guard Unit. Outside of work, Officer Rhoades enjoys playing pickleball, snowboarding, and spending quality time with her daughter.
Officer Michelle St. John was born and raised in Montana and has lived in Colorado for over 15 years. She currently serves in the Patrol Division with the Broomfield Police Department and is part of the Field Training Officer (FTO), Crisis Negotiator, Mentor, Bike Patrol Officer, and Officer Survival Coach. With a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, she spent ten years working in adolescent mental healthcare before transitioning to law enforcement. Outside of work, St. John enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two boys, and exploring the mountains.