The Chief of Police reports directly to the Vice President for Administration & Finance, and is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of San José State University responsible for planning, directing and organizing the University Police Department.

The Chief of Police supervises and manages the University Police Department budget in a manner consistent with parameters of budget authorization and University mission; acts as the University's liaison with external public safety agencies and community organizations (especially the City of San Jose); supervises and manages the comprehensive and overall university law enforcement program, facility security, emergency preparedness, parking and traffic control, and access control program while keeping abreast of and implementing appropriate current professional trends and developments; supervises and manages UPD personnel policies and decisions including recruitment, selection, training and evaluation in a manner that attracts, develops and retains a cutting-edge professional and diverse work force; maintains a close working relationship with all members of the University community including students, faculty, staff and administrators based upon a 'service-based policing' approach; maintains regular contact and involvement in appropriate professional law enforcement and public safety organizations with a focus on bringing the highest levels of professional excellence to the community; develops and oversees an on-campus training program for UPD officers based upon a commitment to continuous improvement.

Welcome Message from
Police Chief
André L. Barnes