Board of Directors

Dave was hired as a Police Officer by the Milpitas Police Department in October 1999. He has served as a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Hostage Negotiator, member of the department’s Mobile Field Force (Riot Team), and proudly serves on the Honor Guard. He previously held positions as a Detective and Motorcycle Officer.

In 2004, he was recognized as the Officer of the Year and also awarded the department Life Saving Medal in 2010. Dave was recognized by the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers in 2004 and 2018 for excellence in crime fighting. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management from Grand Canyon University.

Dave was promoted to Sergeant in 2013, and currently holds the position of Detective-Sergeant. He has served on the Milpitas Police Officer Association board since 2004.

Eric Bernardo has been a Police Officer for the Milpitas Police Department for over nine years. Eric has been a Field Training Officer for the Milpitas Police Department as well as with Emergency Services for over 15 years. Eric embraces the team oriented mindset and enjoys having the opportunity to represent members and assist with strengthening working relationships in a professional manner. During Eric's free time, he enjoys both playing and coaching team sports.

Lesly has been a Police Officer with Milpitas Police Department for 4 years, and enjoys keeping the Milpitas community safe. Lesly is also a part of several other teams at the Police Department. In her free time she enjoys working out and outdoor activities.

Amanda has been a member of the Milpitas Police Department since 2011.

Amanda is a Police Evidence Technician and was named the 2014 Support Person of the Year . Amanda is also a member of the California Association for Property and Evidence. Amanda enjoys being involved in MPOA functions.

Kevin was hired as a Patrol Officer by the Milpitas Police Department in July, 2005 and was later promoted to Police Officer in January, 2006. He has served as a D.A.R.E. Instructor with the Police Community Relations Unit and as a DUI Enforcement Officer with the Traffic Safety Unit. Kevin is a Field Evidence Technician with an expertise in Arson Investigations, a member of the department’s Mobile Field Force (Riot Team), a Peer Support Team member, a Bicycle Enforcement Team member, a Field Training Officer, and a member of the department’s Honor Guard.

Kevin was named the 2013 Milpitas Police Department Employee of the Year. He received the State of California MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Hero Award in 2012 and 2013, the Santa Clara County MADD Award in 2012, 2013 and 2014 and had the most DUI arrests for the Milpitas Police Department in 2011 and 2012. Kevin was one of the first police officers in the United States to become a Certified Evidence Collection Technician specific to fire scenes through the International Association of Arson Investigators.

Kevin graduated from San Jose State University with a Masters Degree in Justice Studies. He also graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Jose State University with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration and a minor in Communication Studies. Kevin teaches Crime Scene Investigations at the annual Santa Clara County Police Explorer Academy. He also teachers Crime Scene Investigations at Fire Scenes to law enforcement officers, fire personnel, and district attorneys throughout the State of California.