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The '''San Jose Police Department''' (SJPD) protects the streets of [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]] and keeps San Jose one of the safest large cities in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.morganquitno.com/cit05pop.htm | title=City Crime Rankings by Population| accessdate=2007-01-25}}</ref> The San Jose Police Department is led by Chief of Police Robert L. Davis. |
The '''San Jose Police Department''' (SJPD) protects the streets of [[San Jose, California|San Jose]], [[California]] and keeps San Jose one of the safest large cities in the [[United States]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.morganquitno.com/cit05pop.htm | title=City Crime Rankings by Population| accessdate=2007-01-25}}</ref> The San Jose Police Department is led by Chief of Police Robert L. Davis. |
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In September 2007, the San Jose Police Department began making all its Calls for Service available to the public <ref>[http://www.crimereports.com/map?search=San+Jose+CA Calls for Service available to the public]</ref> through a partnership with Crime Reports.com<ref>[http://www.crimereports.com/ CrimeReports.com]</ref>. As the first American city to make all 911 calls available in near real time, an event publicized throughout the United States. |
In September 2007, the San Jose Police Department began making all its Calls for Service available to the public <ref>[http://www.crimereports.com/map?search=San+Jose+CA Calls for Service available to the public]</ref> through a partnership with Crime Reports.com<ref>[http://www.crimereports.com/ CrimeReports.com]</ref>. As the first American city to make all 911 calls available in near real time,{{huh}} an event publicized throughout the United States.{{cn}} |
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== Mission statement == |
== Mission statement == |
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Revision as of 18:58, 1 September 2009
| San Jose Police Department | |
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| Abbreviation | SJPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1849 |
| Employees | 1,400+ |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | San Jose, California, USA |
| Size | square miles |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 201 W. Mission Street San Jose, CA 95110 |
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| Facilities | |
| Stations | 4 |
| Helicopters | 1 |
| Website | |
| San Jose Police website | |
The San Jose Police Department (SJPD) protects the streets of San Jose, California and keeps San Jose one of the safest large cities in the United States.[1] The San Jose Police Department is led by Chief of Police Robert L. Davis.
In September 2007, the San Jose Police Department began making all its Calls for Service available to the public [2] through a partnership with Crime Reports.com[3]. As the first American city to make all 911 calls available in near real time,[clarification needed] an event publicized throughout the United States.[citation needed]
Mission statement
- Promote public safety
- Prevent suppress and investigate crimes
- Provide emergency and non-emergency services
- Create and maintain strong community partnerships
- Adapt a multidisciplinary approach to solving community problems
- Develop and promote a diverse, professional workforce
Department chain of command (Office of the Chief of Police)
- Chief of Police Robert L. Davis
- Assistant Chief Daniel Katz
- Deputy Chief David Cavallaro, Bureau of Administration
- Deputy Chief Christopher Moore, Bureau of Technical Services
- Deputy Chief Don Anders, Bureau of Investigations
- Deputy Chief Andrew Galea, Bureau of Field Operations
Police divisions
- Airport Division - Captain Jeff Smith
- Central Division - Captain Phan Ngo
- Foothill Division - Captain Ernesto Alcantar
- Western Division - Captain J.R. Gamez
- Southern Division - Captain Vaughan Edwards
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the San Jose Police Department, 11 officers have died in the line of duty. [4]
| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
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| Sergeant Morris Vandyck Hubbard | Gunfire | |
| Officer John Buck | Gunfire | |
| Officer John J. Covalesk | Gunfire | |
| Officer Richard E. Huerta | Gunfire | |
| Officer Robert A. (Bob) White | Electrocuted | |
| Officer Henry I. Bunch | Gunfire | |
| Officer Robert Lee Wirht | Vehicle pursuit | |
| Officer Gordon A. Silva | Gunfire | |
| Officer Gene Ronald Simpson | Gunfire | |
| Police Officer Desmond J. Casey | Aircraft accident | |
| Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana | Gunfire |
