An audit exposing mismanagement at San Jose’s Police Activities League has officials debating whether to bring it under the city’s control.
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South Bay Police Struggle to Enforce Laws Against Stoned Driving in Wake of Legalization
Families who lost loved ones to drugged driving worry that the state’s inability to consistently enforce DUI laws will put other lives at risk.
San Jose Police Union Withdraws Endorsement of John Hirokawa’s Bid to Unseat Sheriff Smith
San Jose’s police union pulled its endorsement of retired undersheriff John Hirokawa’s campaign to unseat his former boss, Sheriff Laurie Smith.
San Jose Police Watchdog Aaron Zisser Denies Union’s Claims of Bias in Annual Oversight Report
The police union is calling for an outside investigation to see if independent police auditor Aaron Zisser should be removed from office.
Former Santa Clara Councilman Dominic Caserta Named in 15 Police Reports, Officials Say
Officials say there are 15 police reports filed against Dominic Caserta, resigned from the Santa Clara City Council amid harassment claims.
Judge Denies Gilroy’s Request to Toss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit From Ex-Police Dispatcher
A federal judge has denied a request by the city of Gilroy to toss a sexual harassment case by a former police department employee.
Police Auditor: More SJPD Officers Disciplined Despite Fewer Citizen Complaints
Though fewer people have been filing complaints against San Jose cops, a greater share of those cases resulted in officer discipline.
Police Look Into Misconduct Claims Against Santa Clara Councilman Dominic Caserta
Police are now looking claims that Santa Clara Councilman Dominic Caserta pressed his clothed groin on a young woman, sources say.
San Jose Police Grapple with Steep Rise in Rape Reports
SJPD has seen an increase in sexual assault reports. But they aren’t sure whether rapes are rising, or whether more victims are speaking up.
By the Numbers: San Jose Police Publish Use-of-Force Statistics
The San Jose Police Department recently unveiled a public web portal with comprehensive data on the agency’s use of force.
San Jose Debates Pros, Cons of Bolstering Police Oversight
San Jose will host a City Council study session on Tuesday to talk about possibly strengthening civilian oversight of the local police force.
Class-Action Lawsuit: San Jose Police Unfairly Targeted Gay Men
San Jose police unfairly targeted gay men when conducting lewd conduct stings, according to class-action lawsuit filed in federal court.
District Attorney Releases Video of Santa Clara Police Shooting that Left a Mentally Ill Man Dead
Authorities concluded that Santa Clara police acted lawfully when they fatally shot an unarmed, mentally ill man.
San Jose Appoints Civil Rights Attorney Aaron Zisser as Next Independent Police Auditor
San Jose on Tuesday appointed prominent civil rights attorney Aaron Zisser as the city’s new police watchdog.
San Jose Police Seek $4.7 Million to Replace Aging Helicopter
SJPD is looking to buy a $4.7 million replacement for its 16-year-old helicopter, the oldest of its kind in the nation.
Gilroy Police Department Rocked by Lurid Sex Scandal Lawsuit
Gilroy police are accused of hosting sex parties and having inappropriate relationships with Police Explorers, according to a former dispatcher.
