Contact a Recruiter

The Broomfield Police Department Recruitment Team is here to connect with individuals interested in a career with our department. To reach us, please use one of the following contact options:

Phone: 983-888-6635
Email: policerecruitment@broomfield.org

If you would like to speak with a specific recruiter regarding their personal career path or life experience, please refer to the information below. Our team members are available to provide insights and answer any questions about joining the Broomfield Police Department.

Sergeant Vincent Lopez

Sergeant Vincent Lopez was born and raised in Lafayette, Colorado. He attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. During his college years, he realized that office life wasn’t his passion and discovered a calling for law enforcement. With no family background in the field, he took the initiative to self-sponsor through the Arapahoe Community College Police Academy, setting the foundation for his career.

In 2012, Sergeant Lopez joined the Broomfield Police Department, where he has since taken on various roles. He is currently assigned to the Standards Unit, focusing on Hiring and Recruiting. Over the years, he has served in multiple capacities, including as an assistant team leader on the SWAT team, a Driving Instructor, a Public Information Officer, and a member of the Her Own Hero program.

His career also includes time as a Detective in the Person’s Unit, where he led high-profile cases and was a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). After his time in Investigations, he was promoted and transitioned into the Standards Unit.

Outside of law enforcement, Sergeant Lopez is a dedicated father to his daughter and son, who keep him busy. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching sports, working out, and spending quality time with his family.

Sergeant Lopez can be reached at vlopez@broomfield.org

Alex Gann

Police Background Investigator Alex Gann grew up in Arvada, Colorado. Seeking a challenge and a higher purpose, he joined the United States Marine Corps straight out of high school. He deployed to Iraq in 2007 and 2009, experiences that deeply shaped his sense of Honor, Courage, & Commitment - service to something greater than himself. After honorably completing his military service, he transitioned to civilian life but quickly realized that working in a cubicle lacked the purpose and connection to the community he found in the Marines.

Driven to serve again, he was hired as a Larimer County Detention Deputy. He served in that role for almost 6 years and became an Officer in Charge, S.E.R.T. team leader, less-lethal operator, felony investigator, and background investigator. The law enforcement community is small and he heard all the great stories about how awesome the Broomfield Police Department was so he decided to hit the road. He was hired as a Patrol Officer in 2017 and he quickly realized all those stories about Broomfield PD were true. He deployed with the Mobile Field Force and SWAT to Denver in 2020 and finished his sworn career in 2023 as a Detective. Now, he continues to serve in a new capacity as a Police Background Investigator for the Broomfield Police Department, helping to shape the future of the agency by ensuring Broomfield PD’s high standards are upheld through S.C.R.I.P².T.

Outside of work, his four daughters keep him extremely busy but he wouldn’t have it any other way. He tries to spend whatever time is leftover outdoors - camping and hunting are two of his favorite pastimes. His life has been driven by a passion for law enforcement and a deep respect for those who choose to wear the badge or work in any capacity to support law enforcement. That passion continues to guide him today in his new role of service to the Broomfield community.

Alex Gann can be reached at agann@broomfield.org

Mike Gabel

Police Background Investigator Mike Gabel grew up on a small five acre farm in the Broomfield CO. area. He attended Front Range Community College, Red Rocks Community College and graduated from Metropolitan State University in 1990 with a BS degree in Criminal Justice / Management. Mike worked for United Parcel Service for seven years and was promoted to a full time supervisor in loss prevention. While working at UPS he attended the Denver Police Reserve Police Academy and began to volunteer his time gaining experience in law enforcement. Mike was hired as a Commerce City Police Officer in 1991 and worked as a patrol officer, school resource officer and as a person’s detective. Mike left Commerce City Police to work at the Broomfield Police Department in 1999. Mike’s career at Broomfield Police includes working as a patrol officer and a police detective prior to being promoted to Sergeant in April 2000. As a Sergeant, Mike supervised patrol, detentions, the Flatiron Services Unit, investigations, the SRO unit and traffic. Mike was also on the SWAT team for three years and the team leader of the Crisis Negotiation Team for approximately ten years. Mike retired as a police sergeant in February 2022, just shy of thirty years of police work. Mike is now one of two background investigators for the Broomfield Police Department. Outside of work, Mike is married to his wife Shannon for thirty five years and has two daughters, a doctor and a nurse and four grandsons. Mike is a volunteer for the organization, Fathers in the Field and his faith in Jesus Christ is at the center of his life.

Mike Gabel can be reached at mgabel@broomfield.org

Sergeant Andrew Martinez

Sergeant Andrew Martinez is a Colorado native and grew up in Broomfield, Colorado. Andrew attended the University of Colorado - Denver, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. He later attended Arizona State University and received a Masters Degree in Legal Studies with an emphasis in Criminal Law. While in school, he was a Wildland Firefighter and Reserve Deputy in the Boulder County Jail before joining the Broomfield Police Department in 2012.

While at Broomfield PD, Andrew served as a Field Training Officer (FTO) training newly hired patrol officers. He later became a detective assigned to the Persons Unit, the regional Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), and a member of the regional Child Abduction Response Team led by the FBI. Andrew was promoted to Sergeant where he now supervises a team of patrol officers. In addition to his supervisor duties, he is a lead arrest control instructor and an operator on SWAT specializing in less-lethal tools.

In Andrew’s free time, he likes to do nerd things like wearing his prescription eyeglasses, reading books, and watching The Office. Sergeant Martinez has a passion for law enforcement and loves his chosen profession.

Sergeant Martinez can be reached at amartinez@broomfield.org

Sergeant Josh McCollum

Sergeant Josh McCollum is a Colorado native having lived in many places in the state from Loveland to Colorado Springs, but spent most of his time in the Denver Metro area (Denver, Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield etc.). After high school, Josh held a few jobs, most notably, working in a half-way house in Lakewood while attending college at Red Rocks Community College.

In 2011, Josh joined the United States Army as an Infantryman. He served in multiple capacities during his service among those are; Team Leader, Squad Leader and Sniper Section Leader. Josh also deployed twice during his service with two different units. Josh left the service (Honorably) in 2017 to pursue his dream of becoming a Police Officer.

In 2017, Josh joined the Broomfield Police Department. While serving on patrol he later became a Field Training Officer and Master Police Officer. In 2019, Josh joined the Broomfield SWAT team where he still serves today, as an Assistant Team Leader. Josh is a Shoothouse Instructor and FBI FLETC Active Shooter Instructor. Josh was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Operations Division where he currently serves as Patrol Supervisor.

Josh’s passion in law enforcement is definitively based around proactive patrol. He believes a motivated, well-trained & well-educated police officer can make a huge impact on community safety.

Outside of law enforcement, Josh enjoys spending time with his family and friends, working out, playing video games and… who doesn’t absolutely love everything that is Lord of the Rings?

Sergeant McCollum can be reached at jmccollum@broomfield.org

Kaitlin Greenemeier

Public Safety Telecommunicator Kaitlin Greenemeier is a dedicated Public Safety Telecommunicator, was born and raised in Broomfield, Colorado. She attended Regis University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and worked in healthcare for several years. However, after deciding to stay at home to raise her five children, Kaitlin later returned to the workforce, initially taking a part-time role as a 911 CallTaker. It didn’t take long for her to realize this was her true calling.

In 2020, Kaitlin joined the Broomfield Police Department as a Public Safety Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher), where she quickly became an integral part of the team. In addition to her core responsibilities, Kaitlin has actively engaged in public education, participated in the Inside Police Academy, contributed to recruitment efforts, and became a Certified Training Officer, helping to guide and mentor new dispatchers.

Outside of work, Kaitlin enjoys spending time with her family, traveling with her husband and children, and taking care of their animals on their acreage. She’s also passionate about fitness, playing soccer, and cheering for her favorite team, the Colorado Avalanche.

Kaitlin Greenemeier can be reached at kgreenemeier@broomfield.org

Officer Kristen Perrone

Police Officer Kristen Perrone was born & raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended the University of North Florida where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Shortly after college she moved to Atlanta, Georgia & became a 911 dispatcher for Gwinnett County. During her time in dispatch, she developed a deep appreciation for law enforcement and aspired to take on a more active role in the field.

In 2020 she applied to the Broomfield Police Department where she was able to get them to sponsor her through the Arapahoe Community College. She made the big decision to move to Colorado just five days before the academy began.

After graduating the academy & finishing her field training program, she quickly realized this was where she was meant to be. She takes great pride in serving the community and values the strong connections she has built within the department.

In her free time Kristen enjoys traveling, hiking, snowboarding, working out & Amazon shopping!

Officer Perrone can be reached at kperrone@broomfield.org

Officer Melby Heppler

Officer Melby Heppler is a proud Colorado native, having spent most of her life in southeast Denver and Aurora, giving her a strong connection to the communities she serves. Before entering law enforcement, Officer Heppler worked for five years in banking, serving as an assistant branch manager at FirstBank.

In 2019, Officer Heppler graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology. She then transitioned into public safety, starting as a 911 call taker in Denver. This experience sparked her passion for serving others and motivated her to pursue a career in law enforcement. In 2020, she was hired by the Broomfield Police Department, where she has been working patrol ever since. In addition to her patrol duties, Officer Heppler serves as a Field Training Officer, sharing her knowledge and experience with new recruits, and she is an active member of several specialized teams within the department.

As a Spanish speaker and someone who is proud of her Salvadoran heritage, Officer Heppler values the importance of cultural diversity and strives to connect with the community in meaningful ways. She is dedicated to building positive relationships with those she serves and takes pride in her ability to bridge language barriers when needed.

Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with her family and her German Shepherd, Chewbacca. A lifelong Star Wars fan, she embraces her love for the franchise in her personal life. Officer Heppler is also married to a fellow law enforcement officer from Aurora PD.

Officer Hepler can be reached at mheppler@broomfield.org

Anastasia Mondragon

Public Safety Telecommunicator Anastasia Mondragon is a passionate and dedicated member of the Broomfield dispatch team. Born and raised in Arvada, Colorado, she attended Red Rocks Community College, where she took many criminal justice courses. After working as Assistant manager at a roller skating rink for multiple years, she has found what she was really meant to do and has become a significant part of Broomfield. Her passions outside of the department also include singing, guitar, kickboxing, snowboarding, roller skating and roller derby.

As the youngest member of the department, Anastasia(who goes by Asia) has quickly immersed herself in various roles, actively contributing to the relationship committee, recruiting team, and public education team. Her enthusiasm for the job and commitment to her community drive her.

Excited for the future, Asia looks forward to building lasting relationships with her fellow co-workers and the community, and contributing to the department's ongoing success.

Anastasia Mondragon can be reached at amondragon@broomfield.org

Officer Joe Rodriguez

Officer Joe Rodriguez is a proud Colorado native who has spent most of his life in Northern Colorado, primarily in the Loveland and Greeley area. A passionate student of foreign affairs and history, Joe earned his bachelors degree from the University of Northern Colorado, setting a strong foundation for his career in law enforcement.

Joe began his law enforcement journey with the goal of serving his community, and he now serves as a dedicated police officer in addition to his role as a Field Training Officer. He is also a certified drone operator and participates in several other specialized assignments. As a fluent Spanish speaker, Joe takes great pride in his Hispanic heritage, valuing the cultural connections he is able to make while serving his community.

In his free time, Joe enjoys hiking with his Dutch Malinois, playing video games, and indulging in his love for food. He is also an avid board game and movie enthusiast, often gathering with friends and family for friendly competition or believing his actual career is a movie critic.

Officer Rodriguez can be reached at jrodriguez@broomfield.org

Officer Andi Radu

Officer Andi Radu was born and raised in Romania and moved to the US in 2004. In 2007 she attended the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy and was initially assigned to the detention center. At the time there was a requirement that all deputies start in the jail with the option of transferring to patrol after 2 years. After the 2 years passed, Andi realized she enjoyed being in corrections and chose not to transfer to patrol.

In 2014 she was offered a job with Broomfield Police Department and is currently assigned to Detentions.

Throughout her time with Broomfield PD, Andi has been a training officer, a mentor, a member of the Emergency Response Team and has taken on different assignments over the years. In 2016, she got selected to be on the Crisis Negotiations Team where she is still an active member. In her free time, Andi enjoys running, working out, hiking and anything that involves the outdoors.

Officer Radu can be reached at aradu@broomfield.org