San Jose mayor proposes giving independent auditor power to investigate police department
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo presented a memo on Tuesday to fellow councilmembers designed to increase the powers of the Independent Police Auditor.
San Jose unveils searchable database of police misconduct cases
The City of San Jose has established a searchable database of cases investigated by its Independent Police Auditor. The database covers closed cases from 2014 to 2020 and is in response to a new state law requiring access to such records.
San Jose police seek information in two recent homicides
San Jose police are asking for the public's help in solving the city's latest homicides.
Suspicious device found at San Jose Salvation Army deemed safe
A suspicious device found Monday afternoon at a Salvation Army store in San Jose was determined to be non-explosive, police said.
San Jose reaches grim milestone: 30th pedestrian killed in traffic crash this year
A transportation official says the city is focused on adding quick-build projects like plastic posts, paint and traffic light timing to immediately impact how fast cars are going.
San Jose police union calls for investigation into lack of mutual aid request over weekend
A violent weekend in San Jose has prompted questions about police responses to 911 calls.
San Jose on track for record number of pedestrian fatalities in 2022
San Jose is on track to break its recent all-time high number of pedestrian fatalities. So far in 2022 there have been 28 auto-pedestrian fatalities, which ties the full-year record from 2019.
'Elderly' woman killed crossing the street in San Jose
A woman was struck and killed by a driver as she crossed a street in a neighborhood near the San Jose Municipal Golf Course on Thursday night, San Jose police said. Police said the victim was an older woman.
Suspect arrested on suspicion of killing woman in San Jose
Police said that Sital Singh Dosanjh was arrested in Fresno a day after allegedly killing a woman in San Jose.
4 women rescued after 2 alleged San Jose brothels raided and shutdown
San Jose police said on Thursday that four women had been rescued from two separate brothels operating in the city.
San Jose prep school security guard accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old student
A South Bay school contract security guard is behind bars after being charged with sexual assault of a 15-year-old student.
18-year-old San Jose man charged with DUI; child injured, 9 displaced in hit-and run crash
A child is recovering from minor injuries, and at least two families are displaced. This, following a hit-and-run crash into an apartment building in the Seven Trees neighborhood in San Jose.
San Jose expanding use of license plate reader cameras, reviewing data privacy
San Jose will consider expanding the number of cameras that can read license plates as it considers tightening data policies to protect the privacy of those using the roadways,
San Jose police officer's truck shot, prompting Highway 101 closure
The personal truck of a San Jose police officer was struck by gunfire, prompting the California Highway Patrol is shutting down part of Highway 101 near the interchange with Highway 85.
DA finds San Jose cops who fatally shot auto-theft suspect acted lawfully
After an investigation into a deadly police shooting involving a carjacking suspect in San Jose, the district attorney's office found that officers used lawful force when they discharged their weapons, killing the man.
San Jose police union says exodus of officers puts public safety at risk
The San Jose police officers union said an ongoing mass exodus will eventually end up impacting public safety.
Pellet gun victim's father grateful SJPD arrested suspect
The father of a 9-year-old pellet-gun attack victim says he's thankful SJPD arrested a suspect. Officials say the suspect's actions were designed to terrorize the community.
San Jose police arrest suspected serial pellet gun shooter
Nicholas Montoya, 38, of Campbell, is accused of shooting lead pellets from a high-powered rifle at seven victims from April to June in the South Bay. One of those victims is 15-year-old Gianna Vitarelli.
Off-duty San Jose cop arrested on suspicion of DUI
An off-day San Jose Police officer was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of drinking and driving after he collided with another vehicle, the San Jose Police Department said on Monday.
Pilot seriously injured in small plane crash near San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport
An airplane pilot of a small aircraft suffered serious injuries during a crash in San Jose Friday evening, officials say.