Captain Andres "Andy" Martinez

Captain Andy Martinez has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 22 years. Captain Martinez was first assigned to the Indio Station, now Thermal Station, where he worked patrol operations in the cities of La Quinta, Coachella and unincorporated areas of the eastern Coachella Valley. During this assignment, Captain Martinez served on the Coachella Community Action Team and as a representative of Coachella on the Coachella Valley Violent Crimes Gang Task Force.

In January of 2012, Captain Martinez was promoted to the rank of Investigation and remained at the Indio Station where worked an array of cases within the categories of crimes against persons and crimes against property. In August of 2013, Captain Martinez was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Palm Desert Station where he was assigned to patrol operations, and later selected for assignments as the City of Palm Desert’s Administrative Sergeant and the Palm Desert Stations Investigations Bureau supervisor.

In September of 2019, Captain Martinez was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the contract city of Coachella. In December of 2021, Captain Martinez was reassigned to the city of La Quinta. As a Lieutenant, his primary role is to oversee and manage law enforcement services, while finding opportunities to enhance the delivery, improve the quality of life for city residents and visitors, and reduce crime.

Captain Martinez was promoted to his current rank in November 2023 and began commanding the Thermal Sheriff's Station. Captain Martinez  possesses a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Accountancy degree. Captain Martinez has been a life-long resident of the Coachella Valley with his wife of 12 years and 3 children.

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Email: aamartin@riversidesheriff.org

Phone: (760) 863-8990

Lieutenant Francisco "Frank" Velasco

Lieutenant Frank Velasco has been with the Riverside County Sheriff's Office for 21 years. He was assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station where he served the communities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and the surrounding unincorporated communities.  Lieutenant Velasco worked patrol operations and held positions within the Palm Desert Traffic Team as a Motorcycle Enforcement Officer, Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team as well as being a field training officer.  Lieutenant Velasco was promoted to Corporal within the Palm Desert Station in October of 2010 and later transferred to the East County Training Center as a training coordinator. 

Lieutenant Velasco was promoted to Sergeant in September of 2017 and was assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station.  As a Sergeant, he worked as a patrol watch commander, as the Palm Desert Administration Sergeant and on the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team.  In December of 2020, Lieutenant Velasco was transferred to the Special Investigations Bureau supervising narcotics investigations.  

In January of 2022, Lieutenant Velasco was promoted to Lieutenant and transferred to the Thermal Sheriff's Station where he worked as a patrol lieutenant.  In November of 2023, Lieutenant Velasco was reassigned to the contract city of La Quinta.  As a Lieutenant, his primary role is to oversee and manage law enforcement services, while finding opportunities to enhance the delivery, improve the quality of life for city residents and visitors, and reduce crime.

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Email: fvelasco@riversidesheriff.org

Phone: (760) 863-8990

Sergeant Patrick Mushinskie

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Sergeant Mark Chlarson

Sergeant Mark Chlarson has been with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for 19 years.  He was assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station where he served the communities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and the surrounding unincorporated communities.  He worked patrol operations and held positions on the Palm Desert Business District Team and Palm Desert Traffic Team as a Motorcycle Enforcement Officer.

In 2012, Sergeant Chlarson was selected to the Riverside County Sheriff's Hazardous Device Team as a Bomb Technician and Explosives K9 handler.  He has held ancillary duties with the Riverside County Sheriff's Underwater Search and Recovery Team as a diver and Riverside County Sheriff's Honor Guard.

In 2022, Sergeant Chlarson was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to the Thermal Sheriff's Station where he was assigned to patrol operations. In October of 2023, Sergeant Chlarson was selected as the La Quinta Administrative and Traffic Sergeant.  In this position, Sergeant Chlarson is responsible for supervising the Traffic Enforcement Team, School Resources Officers, and the La Quinta Volunteer Program. 

Sergeant Chlarson previously served in the United States Marine Corps and possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

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