San Jose police shoot man allegedly waving gun in neighborhood

San Jose police shot a man after neighbors called 911 on Sunday afternoon to report that a man was firing a gun in their neighborhood in an alleyway behind an apartment complex – the third officer-involved shooting this year. 

SFPD fails to comply with state law governing use of military gear. They aren't the only one

San Francisco's Police Department has failed to comply with a state law governing the use of military equipment, even though the law was written by its city attorney, David Chiu. 

San Jose's 13th homicide of year under investigation

San Jose police are investigating the killing of a man in a shooting at a homeless encampment.

2 San Jose police officers injured in shootout at hotel

Two San Jose police officers were wounded by gunfire while responding to a disturbance at a hotel on Thursday night.

Lowriders, SJPD preparing for 2 Cinco de Mayo parades this weekend

Lowriders are polishing their cars while San Jose police are putting the finishing touches on their plans to keep Cinco de Mayo celebration attendees safe, and traffic moving.

San Jose police union calls for extra security for mayor

The union for San Jose police officers has called for beefed-up security to watch over Mayor Matt Mahan after an incident in which his guard was attacked by a pedestrian.

Woman found shot to death in downtown San Jose: SJPD

A woman found shot to death in downtown San Jose on Friday night was the city's 12th homicide of the year, police said.   

San Jose police respond to report of bomb threat at City College

The San Jose Police Department says nothing suspicious was located and their search of City College's campus is complete Wednesday night after responding to a report of a bomb threat. 

Man arrested after fight with San Jose mayor's security detail

A man has been arrested after he allegedly disrupted an interview with San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and hit a member of his security detail, according to the San Jose Police Department.

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.

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.

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.