Gilroy Names San Jose Deputy Chief its New Police Chief

"Gilroy officials said Sanchez is a second-generation law enforcement officer with more than 26 years of experience in command-level leadership, patrol, investigations, administration, internal affairs, criminal intelligence, and homeland security training. He is deputy chief of field operations for San Jose."

"In a press release, Gilroy praised Sanchez' "proven record of reducing crime through community collaboration and problem-oriented policing, and his leadership has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation, accountability, and community-focused public strategy.""

"Reflecting on what this appointment means for the community, Gilroy Mayor Greg Bozzo said, "Brandon's track record shows both outstanding results and a deep respect for the communities he serves. I believe his accomplishments reflect a leader who combines effective strategies with strong partnerships and Gilroy is fortunate to welcome someone who not only brings impressive experience but also calls this community home.""

""I'm excited to build on the strong foundation that already exists within the Gilroy Police Department and am deeply committed to supporting our dedicated officers, fostering community partnerships, and continuing to advance thoughtful, innovative policing strategies that meet the needs of our growing community," said Sanchez in a statement."

Gilroy announced the hiring of San Jose deputy police chief Brandon Sanchez as police chief effective June 1. Gilroy officials described him as a second-generation law enforcement officer with more than 26 years of experience across command-level leadership, patrol, investigations, administration, internal affairs, criminal intelligence, and homeland security training. He currently serves as deputy chief of field operations for San Jose. Gilroy praised his record of reducing crime through community collaboration and problem-oriented policing, along with leadership marked by innovation, accountability, and community-focused public strategy. Sanchez lives in Gilroy with his family and expressed excitement to build on the existing foundation, support officers, foster community partnerships, and advance innovative policing strategies for a growing community. Gilroy said the selection followed an extensive search with candidates from internal and external pools and included multiple panel interviews with community members.

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