https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/03/16/anthony-mata-selected-as-san-joses-next-police-chief/ > SAN JOSE — Anthony Mata, a deputy chief and 25-year veteran of the San Jose Police Department, has been chosen as the city’s next police chief. > City Manager Dave Sykes formally presented to his pick Tuesday morning to the City Council, which approved the selection unanimously after an hours-long closed session.