Joshua Patzer

On February 21, 2023, Joshua Patzer was sworn in by Chief Ed Alvarez as the new Deputy Police Chief. Chief Alvarez appointed Joshua Patzer as the Deputy Chief of the Personnel and Training Bureau.

Before his appointment, Joshua served over 22 years with the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff. Joshua began his law enforcement career in 2000 by attending the Los Medanos Police Academy. He worked in various assignments, including Custody Services, Court Security, Transportation, Civil / Warrant Services Unit, Office of Emergency Services, County Patrol, SWAT, Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force, Honor Guard, and Investigations. He is a certified Academy Instructor. He has taught Firearms, riot, crowd control, Mutual Aid Mobile Field Force Operations, and Use of Force Simulators.

Joshua was honorably discharged as a Sergeant / E-5 from the United States Marine Corps. in 1998.

Joshua has a Master of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Union Institute and University. He has attended the Sherman Block Leadership Institute, the POST Command College, and the POST Executive Leadership course. He was the Managers’ Representative on the Deputy Sheriffs Association Board of Directors. He has his Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisors, and Management POST Certification.

Joshua enjoys time with his family, camping, traveling, and boating when he is not at work.