Oversight and Accountability

City Hierarchy
Department Org Chart

Employee Misconduct

Note: In the rare event of employee misconduct, the MPD coordinates with the City's Human Resources Department and the City Attorney's office to address disciplinary decisions. Both entities are completely independent of the MPD, non-political, and non-partisan.

Department Organization

The Milpitas Police Department organizational structure was designed with transparency and efficiency in mind.  It illustrates the clear structure of our department, showcases the various divisions, units, and leadership roles that work collaboratively to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.

Professional Standards

The Professional Standards Unit of the Milpitas Police Department is responsible for maintaining the integrity and professionalism of the Police Department and its employees, ensuring standards are maintained through transparency and accountability.  Additionally, the unit oversees all department training and the process for hiring quality applicants for this department.

Training & Education

Law Enforcement employees are required to maintain training and education proficiency in several different areas, and it is the responsibility of the Professional Standards Unit to ensure all employees are in compliance with established training requirements.

In addition, to set training standards, the Milpitas Police Department arranges training in the areas of:

  • Advanced Officer Training
  • Leadership for both sworn and professional staff personnel
  • Management
  • Supervision

Governance, Oversight & Investigation

Officer-involved incidents resulting in great bodily injury or fatalities are escalated to the following State & County agencies for oversight and investigation.

Santa Clara County Police Chief's Protocol

Establishes procedures and guidelines for criminal investigations of officer-involved fatal incidents. Pursuant with this protocol, an outside law enforcement agency separate from the involved agency handles the investigation.

Santa Clara County District Attorney

Oversees and reviews criminal investigations of officer-involved fatal incidents

Santa Clara County Grand Jury

Reviews all reports and findings from the District Attorney's Office related to officer-involved fatal incidents.

CA Attorney General

Investigates incidents of officer-involved shootings resulting in deaths or unarmed civilians or other incidents at the request of local law enforcement pursuant with AB 1506.

California POST

The Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board (Board) serves as an advisory body to the Commission and reviews serious misconduct cases involving peace officers.