Chief Brenda I. Perez was appointed in 2022.  She has worked for the City of Brockton for 23 years and most recently served as the Records Division Lieutenant from 2020 until her appointment.

Having grown up in the City, Chief Perez started her career as a patrol officer in 1999 until her promotion to Sergeant in 2016.  She is a Brockton High School graduate and received a Master’s Degree from Curry College.  She also served in the United States Army Reserves for 24 years retiring as a Master Sergeant.

“I’m honored to serve as Brockton’s Chief of Police, and look forward to continuing to work with the men and women of the department who are dedicated to serving and protecting all of our residents.”

The Chief of Police is responsible for the overall administration, operation and planning of the Brockton Police Department.