The Milpitas Police Department has an annual budget of $21.1 million with 130 employees (95 sworn). The department provides public safety to 65,000 residents in a 13.63 square mile urban area.
The City of Milpitas is on the eastern end of Santa Clara County immediately north of the City of San Jose and south of the City of Fremont.
This multi-cultural city is reflected with 24% White, 52% Asian/Pacific Islander, 17% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 4% of other races.