Andrew Carlsson

Director of Operations

Andrew was a Phoenix Police Officer for just under 24 years with the last 14 years as a Canine Handler in the Canine Unit. Andrew retired from that position in May of 2019. As an active member of ALECA since 2005, Andrew has served the members in different positions, including the Training Committee, Secretary, and currently as President. Andrew also serves as a member of the Training Division and is on the Standards Committee for the National Police Canine Association (NPCA). The NPCA is a national certifying and training organization through which most of ALECA’s members obtain annual national certification.

Andrew Carlsson

Director of Operations

Andrew was a Phoenix Police Officer for just under 24 years with the last 14 years as a Canine Handler in the Canine Unit. Andrew retired from that position in May of 2019. As an active member of ALECA since 2005, Andrew has served the members in different positions, including the Training Committee, Secretary, and currently as President. Andrew also serves as a member of the Training Division and is on the Standards Committee for the National Police Canine Association (NPCA). The NPCA is a national certifying and training organization through which most of ALECA’s members obtain annual national certification.

Tony Sanborn

President

Tony Sanborn has worked for the Scottsdale Police Department for the past 16 years and has been a Canine Handler for 11 years. Tony and his dual purpose canine partner Djaro are currently assigned as the SWAT K9 and Unit Trainer for his department. Tony has spent the last 6 years with ALECA as the Vice President.

Brigette McBride

Vice President

Brigette McBride has worked as a Deputy for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for the past 18 years. She has had the opportunity to work a wide range of assignments including Patrol Deputy, Vehicular Crimes Detective, Mountain Patrol Deputy, and Recruit Training Officer. In 2014, she was selected as a K9 Handler. It has been the highlight of her career. Brigette is partnered with K9 Anubis, a Dual Purpose EOD/Patrol K9 and 2021 Desert Dog Police K9 Trials “Tough Dog” winner. Brigette was elected to the ALECA Board of Trustees in 2022 and later selected to step into the Vice President position.

Brad Hardin

Secretary

Brad Hardin has worked for the Goodyear Police Department for the last 14 years. Brad has been assigned as the Sergeant of the Goodyear K9 Unit for three years and currently runs a dual purpose Belgian Malinois named Evo. Brad joined ALECA after being assigned to the K9 Unit and has been the ALECA Secretary since January 2020.

Dustin Denning

Treasurer

I have worked for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for the past 17 years. I was a Canine Handler from 2015 through 2020. During my five years as a Canine Handler, I ran two different dual-purpose canines. My first canine was a female Dutch Shepard. My second canine was a male Belgian Malinois. Both of the canines that I ran were both narcotic and patrol canines.

I have been a member of ALECA since 2015, and in 2019 I overtook the Treasurer role for the organization.

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Board Members

Andrew Carlsson

Andrew Carlsson

Tony Sanborn

Brigette McBride

Brad Hardin

Dustin Denning

Board of Trustees

Marcus Patterson

Ricardo Carlo

Pat Clinton