Chief Mike Canfield has long called Mountain View home. Raised here and a graduate of Mountain View High School, it was no surprise that Mike chose to establish his 25-year law enforcement career in January 1999 when he joined the Mountain View Police Department. Mike rose through the ranks with operational, supervisory and command experience in patrol, investigations and support services. He was promoted to Police Lieutenant in March 2014, served as a watch commander and oversaw the department’s Personnel and Training functions, Crisis Negotiations and SWAT team, and has helped lead successful efforts in critical incident response and de-escalation while prioritizing community safety. Chief Canfield was promoted to Police Captain in December 2020 and was assigned as the department’s representative supporting the City’s Public Safety Advisory Board.

Mike is the recipient of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hero Award, the Police Department’s Distinguished Service Medal, and he proudly shares the Meritorious Unit Citation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia Southern University, is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Leaders in Local Government program, and is a graduate of Leadership Mountain View. He is a member of the California Police Chiefs Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Police Executive Research Forum.

Saul has been with the Mountain View Police Department since 2003. Saul has served in a variety of capacities throughout his career including Field Training Officer, Motor Officer, Special School Resource Officer and Detective/Task Force and was a member of the Bicycle Patrol Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Peer Counseling Unit and Recruiting Team.

In addition to these roles, Saul was also instrumental in developing and branding several community outreach campaigns including the department’s podcast, The Silicon Valley Beat.

Saul holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix, a Master's Degree in Emergency Services Management from California State University, Long Beach and holds a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology from Touro University. Saul is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and is also a graduate of the LEAD Certificate program through the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the California POST Supervisory Leadership Institute, Leadership Mountain View, the City of Mountain View Leadership Development Program and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Class 282. 

Scott started his law enforcement career with the Modesto Police Department in 2005 and came to Mountain View in 2016. He has worked in special assignments including Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator, Motor Officer, Cyber/Digital Forensics, Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Team, and Public Information Officer.

Scott holds a BA degree in Psychology, an MBA, and a Juris Doctorate Degree.

He currently manages the Field Operations Division, which includes the Neighborhood and Event Services (NES) Unit, Traffic Unit, Cyber Crimes unit, and the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS – Drone) Unit.

Wahed began his career with the Mountain View Police Department in 2006. During his time with MVPD he has served as a patrol officer, detective, task force agent, K-9 handler, and the Neighborhood and Event Services sergeant. Wahed has had operational, supervisory and command experience in patrol and investigations.  Additionally, Wahed served on SWAT as an operator, sniper, assistant team leader and Tactical Commander.

Wahed is the recipient of the Live Saving Award and the California Narcotics Officers Association, Region 1, Narcotics Officer of the Year Award.  Wahed holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and another in Sociology from Washington State University, as well as a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University. He holds a Transformative Leadership Certificate from Cal State East Bay and a Leadership (LEAD) Certificate from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He has worked as a leadership coach and course facilitator at Stanford and is a member of the California Police Chief’s Association, serving on its Technology Committee.

In his 24 years with the City of Mountain View, Armando has worked as a Field Training Officer, as a member of the Gang Suppression Team, as a Crisis Negotiations Team member, as a driver's training instructor , and as a detective in the Crimes Against Person Unit. Armando also worked as a detective in the FBI Violent Gang Safe Streets Task Force and served as Police Officer Association President.

Armando currently serves as the Administrative Lieutenant, where he oversees the Operational Services Unit, Personnel and Training, Property and Evidence, Gang Suppression Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, and Peer Support Team.

Frank started with the Mountain View Police department in 1997. Frank is currently assigned as a lieutenant in the Field Operations Division.

Frank’s previous specialty assignments have included fugitive apprehension, Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement Team (SCCSET) task force agent, sergeant of the Crime Suppression Unit and he served as the SCCSET commander.

Matt has been with MVPD for 14 years and has served in a number of specialties to include: FTO, CSU narcotics detective, CAP detective, SWAT operator, and recruiting team member. After getting promoted to sergeant, Matt has taken on roles as the SWAT Team Assistant Team Leader and as the Professional Standards Unit (PSU) sergeant, where he has modernized many of our processes and documentation within the unit.

He’s a recipient of the MVPD Life Saving Citation award and holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from National University.

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Lieutenant Shueh has dedicated over 24 years of service to the Mountain View Police Department. Throughout his tenure, he has served as a patrol officer, Field Training Officer, Crimes Against Persons Detective, a Police Agent, and a Police Sergeant. Notably, he has served as a Drivers Training instructor, Bicycle Patrol Team supervisor, and managed the departments Fleet vehicles. He also worked in the Operational Services Unit and Personnel and Training Unit.

He has a Master of Science in Emergency Management Administration from  California State University, Long Beach. He holds a Trilogy Leadership certificate from FBI LEEDA as well as from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. Cary has received the department's Distinguished Service Medal, the department's Purple Heart Medal and he was recognized as the Mountain View Police Department's Officer of the Year.

Evan began his career with the Mountain View Police Department in 2008 and has served in a number of specialty assignments including: Field Training Officer, Narcotics detective, Crime Scene Investigation Team and Defensive Tactics Instructor. After promoting to sergeant, Evan has taken on supervisory roles for the FTO program, CSI team and the Professional Development & Wellness Unit.

Evan holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from Chico State University, and a Masters of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from The University of San Diego.

Jennifer began her career with the Mountain View Police Department in 1995 as a part time police assistant. Her roles at the department included Lead Police Records Specialist and Records Unit Supervisor before she was promoted to Public Safety Support Services Manager in 2016, where she oversees the Police and Fire Records units and the Public Safety Systems.

She holds a BS from CSU Long Beach and a Master’s in Public Administration from Notre Dame de Namur University.

Barbara began her 27-year career in Public Safety Dispatch beginning with Scotts Valley PD in 1990 as a Dispatcher/Records Clerk, matron and evidence technician.  She moved to the San Jose Police Department in 1992. Her roles at the department included; Public Safety Dispatcher, Communications Training Officer, Academy Instructor, Tactical/Hostage Negotiations Dispatcher, Terrorism Liaison Officer, and Supervising Public Safety Dispatcher, and more.

Barbara was an instructor for South Bay Regional Training Center for ten years teaching topics on Critical Incidents, Wellness, Workplace Communications, Customer Service, Communications Training Officer Program and Radio Procedures. Before joining MVPD, she was the Records and Communications Manager at San Jose State University Police Department.