Mario Brasil
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with more than 28 years of progressive leadership experience with the San Jose Police Department, serving a diverse city of more than one million residents. Currently serving as a Police Lieutenant and Patrol Watch Commander within the Bureau of Field Operations. Extensive experience in patrol operations, internal affairs, administrative leadership, investigations, special event management, personnel development, organizational operations, and executive-level decision making.
Recognized for collaborative leadership, operational oversight, strategic planning, crisis management, and community engagement. Experienced in supervising large-scale critical incidents, overseeing complex administrative investigations, coordinating citywide staffing operations, and leading organizational initiatives focused on professionalism, accountability, transparency, and employee morale.
Dedicated public servant and first-generation Portuguese American and a devoted husband and father of four. Committed to building strong partnerships, mentoring future leaders, and advancing modern policing practices through professionalism, integrity, and servant leadership.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Lieutenant
San Jose Police Department
02.2020 - Current
Patrol Watch Commander
San Jose Police Department
03.2025 - Current
- Provide executive oversight of patrol operations for the City of San Jose. Supervise more than 100 sergeants, officers and community services officers during daily field operations. Responsible for operational leadership during critical incidents, disciplinary reviews, internal investigations, and citywide emergency response coordination.
- Direct patrol operations and emergency response activities across assigned divisions
- Manage high-risk incidents, critical events, and tactical operations
- Conduct supervisory and disciplinary reviews while ensuring accountability and policy compliance
- Coordinate staffing and deployment strategies to maximize operational effectiveness
- Mentor supervisory personnel and officers while promoting organizational professionalism and readiness
- Serve as Incident Commander during major incidents and citywide operational events
Commander, Bureau of Field Operations Administrative Unit
San Jose Police Department
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided strategic leadership and administrative oversight for more than 600 sworn personnel within the Bureau of Field Operations. Worked directly with executive command staff on budgeting, staffing, deployment strategies, fleet management, and organizational initiatives.
- Managed budgetary considerations related to staffing, training resources, operational equipment, and organizational initiatives while ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational readiness
- Managed deployment and staffing coordination for citywide patrol operation
- Collaborated directly with the Deputy Chief of Field Operations on organizational priorities and operational planning
- Oversaw a fleet of more than 300 patrol vehicles, motorcycles, and specialty units
- Coordinated bureau-wide training and professional development programs
- Assisted executive leadership with budget planning and personnel allocation strategies
- Conducted periodic operational and administrative reviews to ensure consistency, accountability, and fairness in supervisory and organizational practices
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, equal opportunity standards, departmental policies, and training requirements
- Organized the department’s annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony
- Developed the department’s 175th Anniversary commemorative badge and patch
- Established and coordinated employee morale and appreciation initiatives
Commander, Internal Affairs Unit
San Jose Police Department
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Supervised a team of more than 15 employees while overseeing hundreds sensitive administrative and criminal investigations involving sworn and professional staff personnel.
- Coordinated with the District Attorney’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, Office of Employee Relations, and Independent Police Auditor
- Oversaw implementation of the Blue Team Internal Affairs tracking system
- Led implementation of the Benchmark Early Intervention System
- Collaborated with labor associations and private legal counsel during investigative and disciplinary processes
- Ensured thorough, impartial, and professional investigative practices while maintaining organizational accountability and transparency
Patrol Watch Commander
San Jose Police Department
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed patrol operations and supervised field personnel during one of the department’s most operationally challenging periods, including serving as a Mobile Field Force Commander during the 2020 civil unrest events.
- Supervised patrol teams during daily field operations and emergency response incidents
- Conducted administrative reviews and personnel investigations
- Managed staffing, tactical deployment, and operational decision making during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 era and periods of civil unrest
Police Sergeant
San Jose Police Department
09.2009 - 02.2020
Sergeant, Secondary Employment Unit/Special Events
San Jose Police Department
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated police staffing and operational planning for hundreds of special events throughout San Jose in partnership with city officials, community stakeholders, and private event organizers.
- Major Events Included:
- Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
- San Jose Pride Parade and Festival
- Rock ’n’ Roll Half Marathon
- San Jose Jazz Festival
- 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship events
Sergeant, Downtown Services Unit
San Jose Police Department
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Led specialized plainclothes enforcement teams conducting undercover operations focused on narcotics, theft, and quality-of-life crimes within downtown San Jose.
- Directed proactive enforcement and undercover operations
- Worked daily with business leaders, residents, and community stakeholders
- Developed collaborative problem-solving strategies to improve public safety and quality of life
- Managed complex operational planning while balancing enforcement and community engagement priorities
Sergeant, Field Operations Administrative Unit
San Jose Police Department
11.2011 - 09.2014
- Managed the department’s biannual patrol shift bid process involving more than 600 sworn personnel. Coordinated training programs, scheduling operations, and employee morale initiatives.
- Coordinated department-wide staffing and scheduling operations
- Assisted with implementation of training and professional development programs
- Organized employee appreciation and morale-building initiatives
- Led redesign efforts for the patrol sergeant’s office workspace
- Worked collaboratively with command staff to improve operational efficiency and personnel support
Patrol Sergeant
San Jose Police Department
09.2009 - 11.2011
- Supervised patrol teams and coordinated routine and emergency response operations throughout multiple patrol divisions.
- Key Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
- Supervised patrol officers and coordinated field operations
- Managed emergency response incidents and daily call volumes
- Mentored officers and conducted performance evaluations
- Promoted proactive policing strategies and community engagement efforts
Police Officer
San Jose Police Department
10.1998 - 09.2009
- Vice Unit – Enforcement | September 2006 – September 2009: Conducted full-time undercover investigations involving prostitution, ABC violations, and human trafficking.
- Metro Unit | November 2003 – September 2006: Worked in uniformed and plainclothes assignments focused on narcotics enforcement, prostitution investigations, and quality-of-life violations.
- Field Training Officer | March 2002 – November 2003: Provided mentorship and field training to newly graduated police officers transitioning from the academy to patrol operations.
- Patrol Officer | October 1998 - March 2002: Performed patrol duties throughout all four patrol divisions within the City of San Jose, responding to calls for service and engaging in proactive community policing initiatives.
Education
Master’s Degree Program - Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership
University of San Diego
San DiegoBachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-1997
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA05-1995
Affiliations
- FBI-LEEDA
- California Police Chiefs’ Association
- Police Executive Research Forum
- California Narcotic Officers’ Association
Certification
- FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award Recipient
- FBI-LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute Graduate
- FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute Graduate
- FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute Graduate
- Sherman Block Leadership Institute Graduate
- P.O.S.T. Management Certificate
- P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate
- P.O.S.T. Advanced Certificate
- P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate
- P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate
- P.O.S.T. Management School
- P.O.S.T. Supervisory School
- Force Encounters Analysis Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System Certification
- FEMA National Incident Management System Certification
Timeline
Patrol Watch Commander
San Jose Police Department
03.2025 - Current
Commander, Bureau of Field Operations Administrative Unit
San Jose Police Department
02.2022 - 03.2025
Commander, Internal Affairs Unit
San Jose Police Department
11.2020 - 02.2022
Police Lieutenant
San Jose Police Department
02.2020 - Current
Patrol Watch Commander
San Jose Police Department
02.2020 - 11.2020
Sergeant, Secondary Employment Unit/Special Events
San Jose Police Department
05.2018 - 02.2020
Sergeant, Downtown Services Unit
San Jose Police Department
09.2014 - 09.2017
Sergeant, Field Operations Administrative Unit
San Jose Police Department
11.2011 - 09.2014
Police Sergeant
San Jose Police Department
09.2009 - 02.2020
Patrol Sergeant
San Jose Police Department
09.2009 - 11.2011
Police Officer
San Jose Police Department
10.1998 - 09.2009
Master’s Degree Program - Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
San Jose State University
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
West Valley College
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
- Mayor and San Jose City Council Commendation
- SJPD Richard Huerta Special Merit Award
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive experience of personnel management
- Experienced in executive-level administrative operations and organizational planning
- Strong background in crisis leadership, public safety operations, and interagency collaboration
- Proven commitment to employee wellness and mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement
- Fluent in Portuguese
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- More than 28 years of progressive leadership experience within one of California’s largest law enforcement agencies
- Executive oversight of patrol operations involving more than 100 officers and supervisors during daily field operations and critical incidents
- Supervised and managed hundreds of sensitive Internal Affairs and criminal investigations involving sworn and professional staff personnel
- Directed operational planning, staffing, fleet management, and administrative coordination for more than 600 sworn personnel within the Bureau of Field Operations
- Extensive experience coordinating citywide special events, large-scale public safety operations, and emergency response management
- Proven record of mentoring personnel, building organizational morale, and fostering collaborative relationships with community stakeholders and partner agencies