Andy Brown Email & Phone Number

California, United States

• Manage a $32m budget consisting of 128 full-time employees• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Building Maintenance, and the City Attorney's Office, to anticipate and mitigate insider and physical security risks• Regularly represent the police department at City Council meetings and other public forums• Serve as a department spokesperson during news conferences and media appearances• Lead succession planning efforts, including recruitment, hiring, and training initiatives• Perform comprehensive workload analysis and create metrics to ensure optimal resource allocation and service delivery• Engage in a collaborative approach to emergency management with both internal and external partners during Incident Command System (ICS) drills• Collaborate with Human Resources and the City Manager’s Office to develop, implement, and train City staff on a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan• Oversee the Professional Standards Unit, ensuring objectivity, credibility, and accountability in all internal investigations and policy enforcement• Leverage data analytics to enhance digital audit processes, guaranteeing greater staff accountability• Improved customer service by utilizing new community engagement software to gather real-time feedback on service quality and personnel performance• Led the post-COVID-19 workforce transition back to proactive service levels by fostering strong relationships and delivering clear, consistent messaging that emphasized our mission• Developed strategic and comprehensive employee wellness program funded partially by State grants

Walnut Creek, California, United States

• Managed division scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels and uninterrupted service delivery• Investigated all major use of force incidents to verify policy compliance, hold staff accountable when necessary, and represent the department in risk management claims• Conducted multiple administrative investigations and provided disciplinary recommendations based on staff violations of policies and procedures• Directed the field training program for both newly recruited officers entering the profession and lateral officers joining the department• Led the Investigations Bureau, overseeing all major criminal investigations• Served as Incident Commander during multiple major civil unrest events, balancing the protection of Constitutional Rights of protesters with the safety of community members and staff, and the safeguarding of property• Assessed strategic technology initiatives to serve as force multipliers, boosting staff efficiency and safety

Walnut Creek, California, United States

• Spearheaded a strategic shift to Body Worn Camera technology by researching, presenting, and successfully implementing the program• Supervised, trained, mentored, and evaluated police officers and detectives• Conducted several cross-department internal investigations to support Human Resources• Established and maintained high investigative standards

Walnut Creek, California, United States

• Conducted over 200 complex financial crime investigations• Served as an expert witness during court proceedings• Trained and evaluated new police officers• Led department-wide training on new technology initiatives

Berkeley, California, United States

• Proactively enforced state laws, local ordinances, and University policies by preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activity

San Francisco, California, United States

• Conducted analysis of product sales and expenses to develop financial models, optimizing revenue through strategic pricing and product release timing• Created and delivered product and business unit performance metrics to executive leadership• Implemented process improvements for tracking and analyzing quarterly and annual Marketing and R&D budgets

Santa Clara County, California, United States

• Conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including detailed variance analysis to ensure accuracy and identify trends or discrepancies.• Developed the general ledger for a strategic semiconductor industry consortium focused on advancing next-generation lithography technologies

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

Obtained B.S.B.A. degree with a concentration in Finance

Master'S Degree, Criminal Justice, 4.0/4.0

Obtained Master's in Criminal Justice

Certificate, Executive Strategic Management

The Senior Management Institute for Police is an executive strategic management course created by the Police Executive Research Forum.

Certificate, California Police Chief'S Executive Leadership Institute

The Executive Leadership Institute is a rigorous executive leadership course designed by the California Chief's of Police Association.

Certificate, Business Analytics, Complete

This certificate program focused on the quantitative methods used to analyze data and the ability to apply these concepts to real business.