CSPD Profiles

Police Foundation of Colorado Springs is honored to recognize the hard work and dedication of the Colorado Springs Police Department's sworn and civilian staff. Click on the links below to learn more about the men and women who serve and protect our community. These profiles, sponsored by the Foundation, were published in The Gazette.

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2018 Profiles
2017 Profiles

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January
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Strategic Information Center uses technology to keep up with the many ways criminals conduct their illegal activities. This profile appeared Jan. 10, 2018.

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February
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Stetson Hills Division is responsible for protecting about 54 square miles and almost 160,000 people. The division patrols more than 620 street miles. This profile appeared Feb. 14, 2018.

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March
Responding to and investigating accidents along 5,688 lane miles of roads in Colorado Springs is the responsibility of the Colorado Springs Police Department's Divisional Accident Unit. This profile appeared March 14, 2018.

April
Protecting the community's trust in the Colorado Springs Police Department is the responsibility of the department's Internal Affairs Section. This is done by investigating complaints against department members and reviewing department policies and procedures. This profile appeared April 11, 2018.

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May
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Falcon Division "strives to provide responsive services to our community," said Cmdr. Jeff Strossner. The division's officers rely on collaboration to accomplish that goal. This profile appeared May 9, 2018.

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June
The Fiscal Services Unit provides fiscal accountability for the Colorado Springs Police Department. It's a responsibility that'a "hard to overstate," according to Deputy Chief Mark Smith. This profile appeared June 13, 2018.

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July
One of the busiest stations is the Colorado Springs Police Department's Sand Creek Division. Responsible for protecting the city's southeast neighborhoods, the division will soon move to a new and much larger facility better suited to served the community. This profile appeared July 11, 2018.

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September
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Human Resources Section supports almost 1,000 sworn and civilian department employees. The HR Section includes three units: recruiting and advancement, employee services, and court liaison. This profile appeared Sept. 12, 2018

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October
The Gold Hill Division patrols almost 44 square miles and more than 515 street miles in the city's southwest quadrant. Additionally, Gold Hill officers and civilian staff are responsible for the department's Homeless Outreach and Downtown Area Response teams. This profile appeared Oct. 10, 2018.

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November
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Metro Crime Lab provides forensic testing and analyses for the police department, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and the 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office. The lab's 20 employees work in five distinct units. This profile appeared Nov. 14, 2018.

December
The Police Department's Peak Station, the smallest in the department, was established in 2012 to house the Downtown Area Response Team. DART addresses call for service in the downtown area during day and night shifts. This profile appeared Dec. 12. 2018.

January
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Homeless Outreach Team coordinates the department's efforts among many local agencies that advocate for the homeless. Learn more about the team's efforts and challenges. This profile appeared Jan. 5, 2017.
The Downtown Area Response Team operates out of the Colorado Springs Police Department's Peak Station in the heart of downtown. Learn more about this small and rather specialized team and is unique responsibilities. This profile appeared Jan. 18, 2017.

February
School Resource Officers must wear many hats, to include counselor, mentor, advisor, mediator, and sometimes, police officer. SRO's are assigned to each high school across the city's five school districts. This profile appeared Feb. 1, 2017.
Thirteen Colorado Springs police officers are assigned to the Police Department's Airport Unitto maintain airport security for travelers and tenants. Three of the officers are TSA Explosive Ordnance Disposal K-9 handlers. This profile appeared Feb. 15, 2017.

March
The 43 employees of the Colorado Springs Police Department's Records and Identification Section process, store and release all the documents generated by the department's sworn and civilian staff. The section's database currently exceeds one terabyte of information. This profile appeared March 1, 2017.
The Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence Division, a multi-jurisdictional unit of law enforcement officers from regional agencies, investigates about 300 cases a year. The unit's recent successes include disrupting drug trafficking efforts and the recovery of exploited at-risk teens. This profiled appeared March 15, 2017.

April
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Canine Unit supports the department's patrol divisions, the Tactical Enforcement and Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence units, and local federal agencies. The unit has 10 canine officers who live with their handlers and families. This profile appeared April 5, 2017.
Police Service Representatives are the first line of customer service at the patrol divisions and the Police Operations Center. Their responsibilities include much more than greeting people at the front desk. This profile appeared April 19, 2017.

May
The Special Events Unit is one of the police department's smallest units, but it is responsible for supporting hundreds of local events that attract thousands of residents and Pikes Peak-region visitors. This profile appeared May 3, 2017.
Where do retired Colorado Springs Police Department officers go when they retire? Some have become Civilian Criminal Investigators. Read more about their responsibilities and how they serve CSPD. This profile appeared May 17, 2017.

June
Law enforcement technology is ever evolving and requires a fulltime team of Colorado Springs police officers to keep up with technological changes. Read more about the police department's Tech Unit and how it supports officers in the field. This profile appeared June 7, 2017.
Keeping the lines of communication open between the Colorado Springs Police Department and the community is the responsibility of the department's Community Relations Unit. Learn more about how this two-person unit accomplishes its goal. This profile appeared June 21, 2017.

July
Emergency Response Technicians and Public Safety Dispatchers are the front-line representatives between the Colorado Springs Police Department and the city's residents. More than 100 technicians and dispatchers staff the department's Public Safety Communications Center. This profile appeared July 5, 2017.
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Social Media Unit has become the department's primary means of communicating with the community and the local news media. The unit relies on one part-time employee and four volunteers to share information and respond to posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. This profile appeared July 19, 2017.

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August
In the past year the Colorado Springs Police Department's Training Academy has graduated 79 new officers and hosted more than 140 in-service classes for existing officers. Learn more about how the academy's 41 staff members and 27 volunteers handle the workload. This profile appeared Aug. 2, 2017.

September
Staying ahead of the criminal element and the various tactics they use to victimize people is the greatest challenge for the Colorado Springs Police Department's Technical Investigations Unit. More than two dozen people are responsible for investigating financial crime, digital forensics, and Internet crimes against children. This profile appeared Sept. 13, 2017.
The Colorado Springs Police Department's Forensic Interview Unit may have the most emotional and difficult job in law enforcement; interviewing a child who is the victim of a crime or who witnessed a major felony. This profile appeared Sept. 27, 2017.

October
Maintaining 497,000-square-feet of police department facilities falls on the shoulders of Joe Curro and Brenda McQuatters of the department's Facilities Unit. They, and two civilian maintenance workers, watch over 10 police department facilities to ensure the buildings are safe and function properly. This profile appeared Oct. 11, 2017.
In Colorado Springs and El Paso County, five civilian Crime Scene Investigators are responsible for locating, identifying and collecting evidence from crime scenes. They are on-call 24 hours a day, every day of the year. This profile appeared Oct. 25, 2017.

November
As the Recruiting Officer for the Colorado Springs Police Department, Officer Nick Ryland is always on the hunt for men and women interested in serving the community. His outreach includes meeting people during numerous community events and through creative social media posts. This profile appeared Nov. 15, 2017.
Keeping the streets of Colorado Springs safe for drivers and pedestrians is a responsibility the Colorado Springs Police Department's Motor Unit takes very seriously. This 20-person motorcycle-equipped unit enforces traffic laws and often provides escort for visiting dignitaries and returning troops. This profile appeared Nov. 29, 2017.

December
The police officers and marshals assigned to the Colorado Springs Police Department's Municipal Security Unit provide security for the city's Municipal Courthouse, City Hall and the City Administration Building. This profile appeared Dec. 13, 2017.
The police department's Planning and Compliance Section includes only four staff members, but is responsible for a number of critical functions that help fund some law enforcement programs and help ensure the department meets and maintains national policing standards. This profile appeared Dec. 27, 2017.