San Jose memorial for fallen police officers criticized by community advocates
The City says the design and landscaping of the monument will cost $272,000, while site-clearing and construction is estimated at $354,000. The End of Watch memorial is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Let the lowriders cruise: San Jose lifts 30-year ban
Cities across the state have recently lifted bans on cruising, saying the bans lead to racial profiling and criminalization. Now the City of San Jose has overturned its own ban.
77-year-old woman arrested in San Jose's 18th homicide this year
An investigation of a residential fire has now turned into San Jose's latest homicide case. Police say they arrested a 77-year-old woman after her husband was killed in the fire last Friday.
San Jose shooting victim has 'life-threatening' injuries
The victim of a shooting in San Jose Tuesday evening has been transported to a local hospital with a life-threatening injury, a spokesperson for the police department said.
San Jose Police Department releases 93-page list of military-style equipment inventory
San Jose police release 93-page list of all military-style equipment currently in inventory under requirements of new state law. City Council defers approval of two new military-style vehicles requested by police.
San Jose mayor asks for new officers for specialized mental health response unit
San Jose's mayor is calling for four permanent officers to be assigned to a specialized mental health response unit to improve outcomes when police contact those experiencing mental health issues.
Arson suspect arrested for starting fire at San Jose church
An arson suspect was arrested by San Jose police on Wednesday on suspicion of starting a fire at a church, officials say.
Children witness man shot and injured at San Jose library, police call it gang-related
San Jose police are investigating a Monday afternoon shooting at a library where there were a number of witnesses to the shooting, including children. The man who was shot suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Public employee misconduct in San Jose prompts calls for change
San Jose mayor calls for change after several high profile cases of alleged misconduct by city employees including police officers.
San Jose police chief proposes 7-point plan for department reform amid instances of misconduct
Outside San Jose police headquarters Wednesday, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined police command in announcing a plan in their search for a solution to recent misbehavior by some officers.
San Jose police chief, mayor address department's troubles
The San Jose Police Department has been hit by a slew of internal scandals as well as a spike in homicides.
Disturbing details emerge after San Jose police officer arrested for masturbating at family's home
San Jose Police Officer Matthew Dominguez, arrested for masturbating during a call, took an interest in the 23-year-old daughter after her family called for help to deal with her mentally ill brother.
San Jose police officers string of allegations from meth to masturbation
A San Jose police officer is on administrative leave after he allegedly traded a meth pipe to a woman in exchange for information.
San Jose police officer faces charges for masturbating during disturbance call: D.A.
A San Jose police officer faces indecent exposure charges for allegedly masturbating at a family's home while responding to a disturbance call last month, officials say.
San Jose PD to request new military-style vehicles
San Jose Police to request two new military-style vehicles with strict new reporting requirements due to new state law.
Man with knife at elementary school surrenders to SJPD
A tense, hours-long standoff between San Jose police officers and a man armed with a knife unfolded at an elementary school on Wednesday.
San Jose police chief 'disappointed' with criminal behavior of officers
San Jose's police chief revealed that one officer died of a fentanyl overdose, another was drunk during a kidnap search and a third is on leave during a sexual misconduct investigation.
San Jose police officer DeJon Packer's death linked to 'substance abuse'
San Jose rookie police officer DeJon Packer died last month from "substance abuse," the San Jose police department revealed Saturday.
Surveillance images capture man kidnapping 3-month-old baby in San Jose
A man appeared to kidnap a three-month-old baby boy from an apartment in San Jose on Monday, prompting an intense search from local police to the FBI.
Sexual assault suspect sought after by San Jose police, sketch released
San Jose police detectives are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in broad daylight.