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Chief of Police Roberto Villaseñor

Background

Chief Villaseñor is a native of Tucson, He joined the Tucson Police Department in 1980, was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2000 and to Chief of Police in 2009.

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Management/Human Resources - Park University
• Masters of Counseling/Human Relations - Northern Arizona University

Specialized Training

• 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
• Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Session 229

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

Law Enforcement Experience

Chief Villaseñor has commanded:

• Investigative Services Bureau
• Administrative Services Bureau
• Field Services Bureau
• Support Services Bureau

As a Captain, 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, 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, Chief Villaseñor served as the Public Information Officer, and he supervised:

• Operations Division South/Patrol
• Downtown Bicycle Unit

As an officer, Chief Villaseñor's assignments included:

• Major Offenders Unit
• Patrol