The Milpitas Police Department is committed to the protection of lives and property by working with our community, and providing
professional and responsive police services.
The Milpitas Police Department has an annual budget of $21.1 million with 130 employees (95 sworn). The department provides public safety to 65,000 residents in a 13.63 square mile urban
area.
The City of Milpitas is on the eastern end of Santa Clara County immediately north of the City of San Jose and south of the City of Fremont.
This multi-cultural city is reflected with 24% White, 52% Asian/Pacific Islander, 17% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 4% of other races.
We are continuously accepting applications for Lateral and Entry Level Police Officer positions.
 DEPARTMENT VALUES
The Milpitas Police Department values employees with high work ethics, integrity and professionalism.
The Milpitas Police Department employees are to be of the highest moral character, above reproach, industrious and professional in their dealings with the public.
The Milpitas Police Department values its reputation as an agency which safeguards public trust by rendering efficient and impartial police services.
The Milpitas Police Department values the support and trust of the community.
The Milpitas Police Department is dedicated to working with the citizens of Milpitas in order to make neighborhoods a better place to live and work.
The Milpitas Police Department values and seeks community participation to strengthen our ability to address community problems.
The Milpitas Police Department values organizational teamwork and encourages employee creativity and innovation.
Police Chief - Dennis Graham
Chief
Dennis Graham |
Chief Dennis Graham has served the community of Milpitas in a number of capacities since he was appointed as a Police Officer in June of 1982.
From 1982 to 1993 Graham served as an officer in Patrol, as well as additional assignments including Field Training Officer, Detective, Background Investigator and Hostage Negotiator. Graham was selected as Police Officer of the Year for 1986. |
As a Corporal and Sergeant he supervised officers in Patrol, the Special Investigations Unit and the Traffic Unit. As supervisor of the Special Investigations Unit he lead a successful enforcement and abatement effort which closed down several illicit massage parlors from 1995 to 1998.
In July of 2000 he was promoted to Lieutenant and became the Department’s first Traffic Manager. He managed the build up of the Traffic Unit, including the implementation of two new motorcycle officers based on an Office of Traffic Safety grant.
In December of 2000 he was promoted to Commander, and managed the Special Operations Division and Field Services Division. As a Commander he coordinated the Police Department grants and managed the Police Department budget. While a Commander Graham managed the implementation of the police department’s Senior Volunteer Program.
Graham was promoted to Captain in 2004, and headed both Police Department bureaus: the Support Services Bureau, which consists of the Personnel & Training Unit, the Technical Services Division (Communications and Records) and the Special Operations Division (Investigations and Community Relations), and the Police Operations Bureau (Field Services Division: Patrol, Traffic and Crossing Guards). Captain Graham is a graduate of San Jose State University, and earned his Master’s Degree in Administration of Justice in December, 2004. During his tenure as a Captain Graham managed the reorganization of the Community Relations Unit to create two School Resource Officers at Milpitas High School with no increase in personnel.
After a nationwide search, Graham was appointed Chief of Police effective August 20, 2006. |
