Three Santa Clara County correctional officers were placed on leave after an inmate’s death, raising concern about excessive use of force behind bars.
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City of SJ Recreation Leader Accused of Molesting a Minor
After arresting a city staffer on suspicion of molesting a 15-year-old girl, San Jose police have asked for the public's help in identifying more victims.
Report: Female Inmates Receive Limited Education Opportunities
Santa Clara County's female inmates are too often prevented from signing up for vocational training, according to a new report.
Former IPA Files Complaint over 8th Police Shooting This Year
Monday’s shooting of homicide suspect Richard Jacquez brought this year’s officer-involved shooting total to eight.
Committee Approves SJI Appeal for Next Police Chief’s Emails
In a 4-0 vote by the Rules and Open Government Committee, San Jose Inside won its appeal for the release of emails sent by the assistant police chief.
San Jose Hopes to Block Release of Incoming Police Chief’s Emails
San Jose has blocked the release of hundreds of emails sent and received by Eddie Garcia, who will become interim police chief in January. San Jose Inside has appealed this decision and will make arguments to release these messages at this week's Rules and Open Government Committee meeting.
San Jose City Council to Vote on Police Pay, Pension Deals
San Jose reached a tentative salary pact with the police union Friday after agreeing to settle litigation over voter-approved pension reforms.
South County Horse Abuser Ordered to Pay $113K Restitution
A Santa Clara County judge ordered a convicted horse abuser to pay $113,000 in restitution to rescue groups that cared for the animals seized from his ranch last year.
Voting Rights Restored for 60,000 Low-Level Offenders
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced last week that the state would restore voting rights to 60,000 ex-felons.
San Jose Police Chief Orders Additional Bias Training
Amid national outrage over police violence and its inequitable toll on black lives, San Jose has committed to ramping up anti-bias training for its own officers.
Two Dead after Separate Officer-Involved Shootings in San Jose
Two men died after a pair of unrelated officer-involved shootings took place over a six-hour stretch in San Jose.
Santa Clara County Poised to Vote on New Marijuana Rules
For the past year, Santa Clara County has been fine-tuning a regional marijuana ordinance to fill regulatory gaps between San Jose’s new local laws and anticipated statewide legalization in 2016.
Civil Rights Groups Urge Caution in ‘Sanctuary City’ Crackdown
Kathryn Steinle’s killing by an unauthorized immigrant in San Francisco has riled the national debate about so-called "sanctuary cities."
San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel to Retire in 2016
San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel on Wednesday announced his plan to retire in early 2016.
San Jose Testing Cop Cameras; Officers Enroll in 3-Month Trial
San Jose police began field testing body cameras Monday, the latest push for the technology after years of false starts.
San Jose State President to Resign for Job in Afghanistan
SJSU President Mohammad Qayoumi will leave the school next month for a high-ranking government job in Afghanistan.
