Police transparency portal
Milpitas recently launched a Police Department Transparency Portal, an online platform aimed at providing the public with a deeper insight into police operations, policies and community engagement initiatives.
“Our commitment to transparency is paramount in fostering trust with the community we serve,” Milpitas Police Chief Jared Hernandez said in a release. “The launch of this portal marks a proactive stride toward open communication, accountability and ongoing improvement within our department.”
The portal’s resources include annual reports detailing department activities, crime rates and staffing efforts; insights into employee demographics, including ethnic and gender breakdowns of sworn and professional staff; public access to the department’s policies, procedures and guidelines; updates on community outreach programs, events and initiatives; information on programs and initiatives designed to promote physical, mental and emotional well-being among department personnel; and access to detailed data on use-of-force incidents by officers, including demographic breakdowns and outcomes.
The transparency portal is accessible on the Milpitas Police Department’s website at https://www.milpitas.gov/1098/Transparency-Portal.
New chancellor
After serving as interim chancellor of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District since last July, Dr. Beatriz Chaidez was named to the permanent position on April 9.
Chaidez previously served as vice chancellor of human resources for the district, which includes the San José-Evergreen Community College Extension at Milpitas.
“During her tenure as interim chancellor and her years serving our district as vice chancellor and associate vice chancellor of human resources, Dr. Chaidez has proven herself to be a steady leader, a creative problem solver and a passionate advocate for students,” said district board vice president Wendy Ho.
