Fearing backlash from the public, San Jose police have opted to get rid of a heavily armored 15-ton truck, a military hand-me-down the city received from the Pentagon earlier this year.
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San Jose Police Collect, But Don’t Analyze Racial Data
Back in 1999, the San Jose Police Department led the charge in collecting racial data about the people it stops and arrests. But it's been five years since the the agency has analyzed any of that information.
Former SJPD Police Chief Leads on Reforming State Drug Laws
A new ballot initiative seeks to address the unduly harsh punishments tens of thousands of Californians face for nonviolent offenses. The proposal, sponsored by former San Jose Police Chief Bill Lansdowne, would reduce penalties for certain low-level drug and petty theft crimes.
San Jose Police Admit Lack of Transparency in Drone Purchase
In the face of mounting criticism about its acquisition of a drone, the San Jose Police Department admitted that the process was not conducted in a transparent fashion and the drone will not be deployed before addressing community concerns.
Details Emerge on San Jose Police Department Drone
New details emerged this week regarding the San Jose Police Department's purchase of a drone, which has been described as a tool to assist the bomb squad. Privacy advocates aren't so sure.
Muckrock Peels Back Curtain on San Jose Police Drone Purchase
Exactly how does the San Jose Police Department intend to use an $8,000 bomb-sniffing drone? That’s just one question that could be answered by Muckrock’s three-year project to peel back the curtain on local law enforcement agencies deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones.
Police Blotter: May 10-20, 2014
The San Jose Police Department dispatch logs for May 10-20 include a 9mm-wielding meth courier, a mysteriously sparked fire and a machete attack.
Police Blotter: May 8-9, 2014
The San Jose Police Department dispatch logs for May 8-9 include an attack on a security guard, an armed robbery at a store and an apparent Craigslist exchange gone wrong.
Police Blotter: May 1-7, 2014
The San Jose Police Department dispatch logs for May 1-7 include door-breaking burglars, masked bandits and gang busts.
Police Blotter: April 22-30, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 22-30 includes a pistol-whipping on Oakland Road, a kidnapping at gunpoint and a meth bust in downtown.
Council Should Stay Out of Police Personnel Matters, Memos Say
After an audit called for firing police who lie to investigators, some city leaders have come out opposing the recommendation.
Police Blotter: April 15-20, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 15- 20 includes several stabbings, gang sweeps and someone who allegedly pretended to have a gun to scare some people into handing over their belongings.
Sex, Lies and Police Benefits
A recent report from Independent Police Auditor LaDoris Cordell highlighted two incidents involving San Jose police officers having sex on the job. But Cordell was far less critical of the salacious activity and more concerned with the fact that officers lied to investigators about it.
Police Blotter: April 14-15, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 14-15 includes carjackings, a shooting and several robberies.
Audit Finds 2 San Jose Police Officers Had Sex on Duty, Lied about It and Still Kept Their Jobs
Two San Jose cops had sex while on duty, lied about it and still kept their jobs, according to an audit out this week.
Police Blotter: April 10-13, 2014
The San Jose Police Department blotter for April 10-13 includes a road-raging assailant, a mystery shooter and a home invasion that ended with several arrests.
