San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel drafted a memo laying out the timeline for the department's body camera program. There have been frequent delays in getting to this point, but Esquivel suggests the program should begin a full rollout by June 30, 2016.
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San Jose Police Union, City Agree to Terms on Body-Worn Cameras
After several delays and stalled pilot programs, the city of San Jose and its police union have reached an agreement that should lead to all officers being equipped with body-worn cameras by next summer.
ACLU Creates Smartphone App to Document Police Interactions
Just last weekend, a bystander recorded a group of San Jose police officers wailing on a 22-year-old man in San Jose’s East Side. While the circumstances of the arrest are under review, the video has gone viral.
San Jose Police Chief Has Still Got It, Tackles Fleeing Suspect
San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel made headlines this week for tackling a murder suspect who managed to escape from his holding cell.
Police Chief Suggests Pushing Body-Camera Program to 2016
San Jose plans to roll out yet another pilot program testing body-worn cameras on police officers this fall. That would push the date of official deployment out to late 2016.
Councilman Calls for Review of Police Communication Network
Councilman Raul Peralez wants the city to conduct a thorough review of the police department's glitchy mobile communications network.
Memorials, Vigils Set for Slain San Jose Police Officer
Since Officer Michael Johnson's death, the community has responded by organizing vigils, memorials and fundraisers.
LaDoris Cordell to Step Down as Independent Police Auditor
LaDoris Cordell will retire from her post as San Jose’s independent police auditor this summer, the city announced Wednesday. During her five-year term the former judge brought unprecedented accountability to the San Jose Police Department.
City Attorney Looks into Coaching of SJPD Police Chiefs
City officials are investigating whether San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel and his command staff violated rules on accepting improper gifts, San Jose Inside has learned.
Telephone Town Hall Addresses Race, Police, Public Trust
Taking a cue from PBS' "America: After Ferguson," county leaders are inviting the public to dial into a telephone town hall Sunday to talk about race, law enforcement and community trust.
Inside SJPD: Police Chiefs Laugh at Crime, City Rules in Emails
Over the last year, San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel and his command staff have sent emails that suggest indifference for rules on accepting gifts while also routinely disparaging civilian oversight.
San Jose Police to Discuss Drone at Community Meeting
The San Jose Police Department will hold another community meeting Saturday about its drone, an unmanned GoPro-strapped quadricopter it acquired early last year without public input.
San Jose Police Beef up Patrol after New Year’s Eve Threats
In response to anonymous online threats that police officers will be targeted on New Year's Eve, the San Jose Police Department announced it will deploy officers in two-man crews per patrol car.
Protesters March on San Jose Police Dept. with 3 Demands
A throng of about 100 protesters rallied Thursday evening in a march from the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office to the San Jose Police Department. They had three demands.
Police: Report of SJSU Gunman Unfounded, Campus Re-Opened
Reports of a gunman prompted an evacuation Monday afternoon at San Jose State. But police re-opened the campus after determining there was no threat.
Police Union Challenge Halts SJPD Body Camera Program
The San Jose Police Department received praise last week for 12 officers volunteering to wear body cameras as part of a pilot program. What several reports failed to mention, however, is that internal politics has temporarily derailed the program.
