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.
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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.
Viral Video on Facebook Shows Campbell Police Officer Holding Driver, Passenger at Gunpoint
Video of a Campbell police officer holding a driver and passenger at gunpoint for nearly 10 minutes last week has gone viral.
San Jose’s Independent Police Auditor’s Office Criticizes Lack of Transparency About Use of Force
An annual review by San Jose’s Independent Police Auditor comes up for discussion at Tuesday’s City Council meeting—the last until August.
SV411 Podcast: San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia
In the recently launched SV411 Podcast, we speak with San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia about police shootings and mental illness.
Every San Jose Police Shooting in 2017 Has Involved Suspects with a History of Mental Illness
San Jose police on Sunday fatally shot a man reportedly wielding an ax. The incident marks the city’s sixth officer-involved shooting of 2017.
Report: San Jose Police Have Spent $1.3 Million on Riot Gear
San Jose police have been stocking up on riot gear, and at a faster pace than some other law enforcement agencies.
San Jose Police Officers Open Fire in 4th Shooting of this Year
San Jose police shot two men this week. The incidents accounted for the city’s third and fourth officer-involved shootings this year.
San Jose Begins Search for New Independent Police Auditor
San Jose’s search for a new independent police auditor begins in earnest this month, as Walter Katz will officially resign from the post Friday.
San Jose Police Chief Details Shooting of Naked Man Who Led Car Chase, Raised Caulking Gun
A naked man shot by three cops after pointing a caulking gun at them Friday in San Jose remains hospitalized in critical condition.
