City of San Jose Police Department

Police Department

Department head: Police Chief Anthony Mata

201 W Mission St, San Jose, CA 95110

408-277-8900

The San Jose Police Department is administered by a command staff that includes the chief of police, assistant chief of police, four deputy chiefs, and a civilian deputy director presiding over an operations command divided into four bureaus and the office of the executive officer.

SJPD is authorized to employ approximately 1,400 employees, both sworn and non-sworn. Employees are assigned to 11 divisions with more than 50 specialized units and assignments.

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