Field Operations Bureau Command Staff

Division: Traffic Division

• Community Engagement
• Field Traffic Officers
• Collision Investigations
• Parking Control Unit
• Traffic Education Program
• Police Explorer Program

Phone Number: (714) 245-8274

Commander Joseph Marty is a 26-year law enforcement veteran, having served the last 19 years with the Santa Ana Police Department. He previously held various leadership positions in Patrol Operations, Training, Internal Affairs, and Traffic Divisions, and Community Engagement. Commander Marty currently serves as the Traffic Division Commander. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Studies and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership.

Division: Operations Support Division

• SWAT
• OCIAC
• UASI / EOC
• Canine
• Air Support
• Mounted Enforcement Unit
• Special Projects / Events
• Honor Guard

Phone Number: (714) 245-8292

Commander Sorenson is a 28-year law enforcement veteran, having served the last 25 years with the Santa Ana Police Department.  He previously held various leadership positions in Patrol and as the Gang Suppression Unit Sergeant.  As a Commander, he has served as a Watch Commander, Training/Human Resources Commander, and Metropolitan Division Commander. He is currently the Operations Support Division Commander overseeing the Canine Unit, Homeland Security/UASI, Honor Guard, Mounted Unit, Air Support, and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, a Master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Tactical Officers.

Division: North and South Area Commander

• Community Engagement Team
• Directed Patrol
• AB109 / Parks
• SRO Program
• QOLT
• SAPAAL
• City Council Meetings
• Chaplains
• Community Academies

Phone Number: (714) 245-8285

Commander Frank Gutierrez is a 15-year law enforcement veteran with the Santa Ana Police Department. He has held leadership positions in Field Operations, K-9 Unit, and the Internal Affairs Division. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership.

Division: Patrol Division - Watch Commander

Phone Number: (714) 245-8700

Commander Maria Lopez is a 15-year law enforcement veteran with the Santa Ana Police Department. She has held leadership positions in Field Operations, Investigations Division, and served as the Department’s Public Information Officer. Commander M. Lopez currently serves as a Watch Commander overseeing Patrol Operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership.

Division: Patrol Division - Watch Commander

Phone Number: (714) 245-8700

Division: Patrol Division - Watch Commander

Phone Number: (714) 245-8700

Division: Patrol Division - Watch Commander

Phone Number: (714) 245-8700