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. 

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.

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.

SJPD officer charged with masturbating on duty now arrested in hit-and-run

Matthew Dominguez, a former San Jose police officer charged with masturbating on duty, was booked on suspicion of hit-and-run, assault and driving with willful disregard.

SJPD, county DA's office to use state grant money to make shopping safer for holidays

San Jose police and Santa Clara County DA's Office, to use one-time state grants to add extra security at business corridors and shopping centers this holiday season.