In the recently launched SV411 Podcast, we speak with San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia about police shootings and mental illness.
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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.
San Jose Police Chief: ICE Makes No Promises on Possible Raids
Last month, the top cop for the 10th largest city in the nation called up Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and set up a meeting.
San Jose’s Police Watchdog to Leave for Chicago Oversight Job
San Jose’s police watchdog, Walter Katz, is on his way to Chicago after little more than a year on the job.
Police Chief to Meet with ICE about Potential Raids in San Jose
San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia reached out to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials and they plan to meet Wednesday.
San Jose Police Find Silver Lining in Report on Racial Disparities
Racial minorities are more likely to get stopped, searched and cited than their white counterparts in San Jose, according to a new report.
San Jose Mayor Pushes Police Contract with 20 Percent Raises
San Jose is poised to give its police officers a sizable pay bump, but one council member suggests the raises will be a financial mess.
San Jose City Council Weighs Ballot Measure to Expand Powers of Independent Police Auditor
San Jose's City Council will consider whether to bring a ballot measure to voters that would expand oversight of the Independent Police Auditor.
San Jose Mayor Commits to Expanding Police Oversight
San Jose’s mayor and two council members told the public that they will seek greater civilian oversight of local law enforcement
San Jose, Police Union Appear to Come to Terms on New Contract
The mayor’s office announced Thursday that the city of San Jose has come to a tentative agreement with its police union on a new 3.5-year contract.
San Jose to Host Community Forums to Build Trust in Police
San Jose will launch a campaign next month that aims to improve the relationship between local law enforcement and communities of color.
San Jose Police Chief: City Will Not Work with Federal Govt. on Deportations under Trump
Citing "real fear" since the election, police Chief Eddie Garcia vowed to continue the city's police of not cooperating with immigration officials.
