May 30, 2019

SCPD Announces Promotion of Sergeant Joshua Trog

The Santa Cruz Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Detective Joshua Trog to the rank of Sergeant.


Sergeant Trog, an 11-year veteran of the department, will be assigned to the Operations Division. “We are fortunate to have such a high level of candidates in the promotion process. Josh will shine as a leader and supervisor in our department”, said Chief Mills. He will be a vital part of moving the department forward.

Sergeant Trog is a member and the Assistant Team Leader of the Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU) tactical team and a member of the Honor Guard. Before his promotion, Joshua served in the Neighborhood Enforcement Team for three years and worked with Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team (SCCACT). Joshua was a Field Training Officer, a firearms instructor, and a Less-Lethal Weapons Instructor. Most recently, he worked in the Investigations Bureau as a Detective.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Trog on achieving a significant milestone in his career.