San Jose names new independent police auditor
San Jose has appointed a new independent police watchdog after months of scandal and instability plagued the office responsible for investigating officer malfeasance.
SJPD arrest 2 for manufacturing illegal assault weapons
Two men have been accused of conspiracy to manufacture assault weapons for sale after a search of a residence and storage unit in San Jose, police said Friday.
San Jose appoints interim chief of police
Joseph has been with San Jose Police since 1994 and Asst. Police Chief since March 2021.
New CA law allows police departments to release info about fired officers
Senate bill documents show that multiple agencies supported SB 400, including the San Jose Police Dept.
San Jose police sets goal of 30% women officers by 2030
Experts say women may actually outpace men at some aspects of policing. As a result, many municipalities across the country, including the City of San Jose, have set a goal of increasing the number of female police officers to 30% of the force by 2030.
San Jose police documents reveal identities of 2 other officers involved in racist text scandal
KTVU has learned the identities of two other police officers involved in a racist text scandal that prompted the resignation of former San Jose police officer Mark McNamara, who shot a Black man on the steps of a taqueria and who is now the target of an excessive force lawsuit.
San Jose businesses to get free surveillance cameras to combat crime
San Jose’s mayor and a police captain on Wednesday carried new equipment into an Edenvale neighborhood restaurant.
More cases dismissed involving former SJPD officer caught in racist, homophobic texting scandal
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has dismissed more cases that involved a former San Jose police officer involved in a racist and homophobic text message scandal.
Pedestrian dies in San Jose car accident: Police
A fatal traffic collision has occurred in San Jose, causing lane closures, police say.
Man flees police, dies after crashing into another police car
Fleeing from police, a man died after crashing his motorcycle into a separate police car in San Jose, authorities said.
German shepherd shot through her snout in San Jose
A German shepherd survived being shot through her snout in San Jose. The 10-month-old dog's jaw was shattered by a single bullet that went through her paw and exited her body, animal care and services officials say.
19-year-old arrested for San Jose's first murder of year
SJPD detectives worked 'round the clock' to catch 19-year-old suspect in city's first murder of the new year. Motive behind the killing unknown.
1st homicide of 2024 in San Jose reported
A fatal hit-and-run occurred Wednesday afternoon in the area of Descanso Drive and North First Street.
San Jose police chief to retire, take new job as DA investigations chief
San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata on Tuesday announced he plans to retire in March after 28 years of service with the department.
Gun violence restraining order filed against former SJPD cop
The San Jose police officer who resigned in November after his racist texts surfaced now has a gun violence restraining order against him.
Alleged illegal casino, brothel bust nets 5 arrests, weapons, cash and drugs seized
San Jose police this week arrested five people involved in an alleged illegal casino and brothel operation that was being run out of a commercial building.
San Jose police roll out new plan to build community trust, improve service
The San Jose Police Department on Monday announced a new strategic plan it says will include building a stronger relationship with the community and more transparency. The five-step plan also emphasizes more accountability from the police department.
Woman found dead in San Jose home
San Jose police say they are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead inside a home with clear signs of physical trauma.
K'aun Green focuses on football after being shot by San Jose police
The young man who was hailed a hero for confronting an armed suspect in a taquería and was then shot by a San Jose police officer sat down with KTVU for an exclusive interview about how he’s moving on with his life.
Former San Jose police officer accused of sending racist texts on state decertification list
In a stunningly quick development, the name of the former San Jose police officer accused of sending racist texts rife with the N-word is now on California's decertification list, which means, if it is upheld, he will never be able to work in law enforcement anywhere in the state again.