Board Members

Alex Torke has been with the Santa Clara Police Department since 2007 and is currently a Sergeant in the Field Operations Division. Alex has served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, Field Training Officer, and as a Juvenile Crimes Detective. Alex joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2017, and became its President in 2018. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Alex’s involvement in the community includes efforts in support of several pediatric health charities.

Tyson Shearer has been with the Santa Clara Police Department since 2000 and is currently a Sergeant in the Field Operations Division. Tyson has served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, Field Training Officer, Motor Officer, and Traffic Investigator. Tyson has also served on both the Special Response Team, Hostage Negotiations Team, and the SCPD Honor Guard. Tyson began serving on the SCPOA board of directors in 2003, and became its Vice President in 2018. Tyson is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.

Bio coming soon.

Dave Britton has worked as an Officer of the SCPD since 2001. Prior to working for the City, he worked for Santa Clara County Sheriffs' Departmet as a Deputy. He has worked patrol and narcotics. He has been on the POA board since 2012. Officer Britton is currently assigned to patrol.

Eric Lagergren was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2004, and is currently a Property Crimes Detective in the Investigations Division. Eric previously served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, Motor Officer, and Field Training Officer. Eric has been on the SCPOA board of directors since 2010.

Luke Erickson was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2009, and is currently a Property Crimes Detective in the Investigations Division. Luke is also currently a member of the Special Response Team. Luke joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2015, and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Mark Barry was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2002, and is a Sergeant currently assigned to Personnel and Hiring in the Services Division. Mark previously served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, undercover narcotics detective, and CSET Task Force member. Mark joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2012, and is a veteran of the United States Army.

Mike Horn joined the Santa Clara Police Department in 2005, and is currently a Domestic Violence Detective in the Investigations Division. Mike previously served as a K-9 officer, Field Training Officer, and as a member of the Special Response Team. Mike joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2016.

Jordan Fachko was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2013, and is currently assigned as a patrol officer in the Field Operations Division. Jordan is currently a member of the Special Response Team, and joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2018.

Bio coming soon.

Josh Craig joined the Santa Clara Police Department in 2009, and is currently assigned to the Special Enforcement Team in the Investigations Division. Josh is a current member of the Special Response Team and began serving on the SCPOA board of directors in 2018. A veteran of the United States Navy, Josh is active in his church, including youth mentoring programs.

Bio coming soon.

Alex Torke has been with the Santa Clara Police Department since 2007 and is currently a Sergeant in the Field Operations Division. Alex has served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, Field Training Officer, and as a Juvenile Crimes Detective. Alex joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2017, and became its President in 2018. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Alex’s involvement in the community includes efforts in support of several pediatric health charities.

Tyson Shearer has been with the Santa Clara Police Department since 2000 and is currently a Sergeant in the Field Operations Division. Tyson has served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, Field Training Officer, Motor Officer, and Traffic Investigator. Tyson has also served on both the Special Response Team, Hostage Negotiations Team, and the SCPD Honor Guard. Tyson began serving on the SCPOA board of directors in 2003, and became its Vice President in 2018. Tyson is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.

Bio coming soon.

Dave Britton has worked as an Officer of the SCPD since 2001. Prior to working for the City, he worked for Santa Clara County Sheriffs' Departmet as a Deputy. He has worked patrol and narcotics. He has been on the POA board since 2012. Officer Britton is currently assigned to patrol.

Eric Lagergren was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2004, and is currently a Property Crimes Detective in the Investigations Division. Eric previously served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, Motor Officer, and Field Training Officer. Eric has been on the SCPOA board of directors since 2010.

Luke Erickson was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2009, and is currently a Property Crimes Detective in the Investigations Division. Luke is also currently a member of the Special Response Team. Luke joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2015, and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Mark Barry was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2002, and is a Sergeant currently assigned to Personnel and Hiring in the Services Division. Mark previously served as a Crime Scene Evidence Investigator, undercover narcotics detective, and CSET Task Force member. Mark joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2012, and is a veteran of the United States Army.

Mike Horn joined the Santa Clara Police Department in 2005, and is currently a Domestic Violence Detective in the Investigations Division. Mike previously served as a K-9 officer, Field Training Officer, and as a member of the Special Response Team. Mike joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2016.

Jordan Fachko was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department in 2013, and is currently assigned as a patrol officer in the Field Operations Division. Jordan is currently a member of the Special Response Team, and joined the SCPOA board of directors in 2018.

Bio coming soon.

Josh Craig joined the Santa Clara Police Department in 2009, and is currently assigned to the Special Enforcement Team in the Investigations Division. Josh is a current member of the Special Response Team and began serving on the SCPOA board of directors in 2018. A veteran of the United States Navy, Josh is active in his church, including youth mentoring programs.

Bio coming soon.