Assistant Chief Roberto Villaseñor
Background
Assistant Chief Villaseñor is a native of Tucson, He joined the Tucson Police Department in 1980, and was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2000.
Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree ─ Park University
- Masters of Counseling/Human Relations ─ Northern Arizona University
Specialized Training
- FBI National Academy Session 229
- City of Tucson Foundations for Leadership Program
- United Way Minority Leadership Development Program
- Senior Management Institute for Police
- Southwest Leadership Program ─ University of Arizona Eller College of Management
Professional Highlights/Affiliations
- Tucson Police Department Medal of Distinguished Service
- Tucson Police Department Medal of Merit (3)
- Tucson Police Department 1996 Officer of the Year
- North Ranch/Linda Vista Fire District, Chairman
- Volunteer Center of Southern Arizona, Board of Directors
- Hispanic Professional Action Committee
Law Enforcement Experience
Assistant Chief Villaseñor has commanded:
- Investigative Services Bureau
- Administrative Services Bureau
- Field Services Bureau
- Support Services Bureau
As a Captain, Assistant Chief Villaseñor was in charge of:
- Operations Division West/Patrol
- Management Information Division
- Field Support Division
- Metropolitan Area Narcotics Trafficking Interdiction Squad (MANTIS)
As a Lieutenant, Assistant Chief Villaseñor was the project manager for Geo-Based Policing, and he commanded:
- Operations Division Midtown/Patrol
- Office of Professional Standards
- Hostage Negotiations Unit
As a Sergeant, Assistant Chief Villaseñor served as the Public Information Officer, and he supervised:
- Operations Division South/Patrol
- Downtown Bicycle Unit
As an officer, Assistant Chief Villaseñor's assignments included:
- Major Offenders Unit
- Patrol
