San Jose Police Department (California)
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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
. The San Jose Police Department is led by Chief of Police Christopher Moore.
In September 2007, the San Jose Police Department began making all its Calls for Service available to the public through a partnership with Crime Reports.com. San Jose is the first American city to make all 911 calls available in near real time, an event which was publicized throughout the United States.
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and keeps San Jose one of the safest large cities in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The San Jose Police Department is led by Chief of Police Christopher Moore.
In September 2007, the San Jose Police Department began making all its Calls for Service available to the public through a partnership with Crime Reports.com. San Jose is the first American city to make all 911 calls available in near real time, an event which was publicized throughout the United States.
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 Christopher Moore
- Acting Assistant Chief Rikki Goede
- Deputy Chief Phan Ngo, Bureau of Administration
- Deputy Chief Dave Hober, Bureau of Technical Services
- Deputy Chief Larry Esquivel, Bureau of Investigations
- Deputy Chief David Cavallaro, Bureau of Field Operations
Police divisions
- Airport Division - Captain Jeff Marozick
- Central Division - Captain Tim Porter
- Foothill Division - Captain Shawny Williams
- Western Division - Captain J.R. Gamez
- Southern Division - Captain Dave Honda
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the San Jose Police Department, 11 officers have died in the line of duty.| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
See also
- Fantasy flightFantasy flightFantasy flights are charity flights operated by a host airline for locally disadvantaged and terminally ill children to fly to a fictitious destination.The destination is often the North Pole, the home of Santa Claus' workshop...
- SJPD's Air Support Unit operated fantasy flightFantasy flightFantasy flights are charity flights operated by a host airline for locally disadvantaged and terminally ill children to fly to a fictitious destination.The destination is often the North Pole, the home of Santa Claus' workshop...
s 2005-2007 - List of law enforcement agencies in California