San Jose Police Department

The San Jose Police Department is running to raise funds and awareness for @SONorCal athletes in the @LETR4SONorCal @SJPDSONC. Runners will be in San Jose Thu. Nov 5th. Help us raise vital funds to save sports, health, fitness, and education programs for Special Olympics athletes by donating at http://Bit.ly/torchrun20.

On October 28, 2001, Officer Fontana was assigned to work patrol as 71A4 in the Southern Division. It was an extremely busy night. The officers working District Adam were responding to calls in quick succession. Shortly after 2:00 AM, Officer Fontana and his teammates were dispatched to the call of a disturbance involving weapons on Rotterdam Lane. When the first officers arrived on scene, they discovered a party that had grown out of control into a large fight. Several par...ty-goers had already fled the scene prior to police arrival. At 2:04 AM, Officer Fontana arrived on scene. Shortly thereafter, the fight was brought under control. No arrests were made, and the responding officers cleared the call. At 4:16 AM, Officer Fontana cleared another call. He and one of his teammates decided to go report write together. As they traveled Eastbound on Blossom Hill Road, the other officer noticed that Officer Fontana was no longer behind him. It is assumed Officer Fontana saw something suspicious while driving behind his teammate, and changed course to investigate. Officer Fontana followed a vehicle into the Almaden Valley into a residential neighborhood. The vehicle made three consecutive right turns when it pulled onto Calle Almaden, a dead-end street. Officer Fontana used his patrol vehicle to block its escape path. As Officer Fontana approached the vehicle, the suspect, DeShawn Campbell, fired one shot from a handgun, fatally striking Officer Fontana. Campbell then fled the scene on foot. At 4:34 AM, a 9-1-1 call was received from a resident on Calle Almaden reporting that an officer was down. Officer Fontana was the first unit assigned by communications to respond to the call. After he did not respond to the radio, arriving units found him lying next to his patrol vehicle. Officer Fontana was pronounced dead at 4:48 AM. Officer Fontana was the eleventh San Jose Police Officer killed in the line of duty.

On Monday, October 25, 1999, Officer Casey responded on his day off to work with mechanics to check and make repairs to Air 1. Ground checks were done and everything appeared normal. Officer Casey and the mechanic took off and did a number of system checks while hovering off the ground at Reid Hillview Airport. All systems appeared to be functioning normally. It was decided to bring Air 1 back to San Jose Airport for further tests and maintenance. En route to San Jose Airport..., Officer Casey was on final approach when Air 1 went unexpectedly out of control. Officer Casey’s final actions were clear. He struggled heroically with the controls and guided the helicopter to a location where no one on the ground would be injured. As a result, he was unable to slow the decent of Air 1, and it was badly crushed when it hit the ground. Officer Casey and the mechanic where killed on impact. The newspaper wrote, The helicopter slammed into the middle of the street at about 3:30 PM, just north of Interstate 880, barely skirting cars, buildings, trees and power lines. Mayor Ron Gonzales and Police Chief William Lansdowne called the veteran pilot a hero for steering the copter to the only empty spot in the congested area. Chief Lansdowne later received a letter from a local mother whose daughter was driving near the exact location where the accident happened. She thanked Officer Casey’s family for their son’s bravery and self-sacrifice in sparing injury to her daughter and everyone else nearby. Officer Casey was the tenth San Jose Police Officer killed in the line of duty.

No surprise to see Officers Duran and Ruybal going above and beyond, helping our kids. Both officers have spent their entire careers, giving back just like this.

The recruits of San José Police Academy 38 had their midterm inspection this week. Command staff inspect the recruits appearance. But, it isn’t enough to just look good, recruits are also quizzed regarding laws, penal codes, and other departmental information.

SJPD’s new pilot Mental Health Crisis Response Team pairs clinicians with dedicated officers to help de-escalate and resolve emergencies, minimizing police intervention. https://bit.ly/3413TwJ

It’s been years in the making, but our first giant step towards reimagining mental health crisis response was taken this week. County of Santa Clara, California County of Santa Clara Public Health Department https://www.mercurynews.com//san-jose-clinicians-team-wit/

Carlos Gutierrez is missing from his home in San Jose. Mr. Gutierrez suffers from dementia and left in a white Toyota Echo CA plate number 4NFV629. He has no known destination. He is 5’5 tall, approx. 135 pounds, brown eyes and grey hair. Please call us if seen or located. 408-277-8900 or 911. Thank you for your assistance, a silver alert has also been issued.

Yesterday was such a joy for all of us here at SJPD. We were all so happy to be able to engage with you all virtually! Thank you for welcoming us into your homes! Big congratulations to our photo contest winners! Thank you for all that participated! We are so privileged to serve each one of you. We look forward to seeing you throughout the city! Do not hesitate to say, Hello! #sjpdnno2020 Hope to see you next years National Night Out!!

Today’s the day! The premiere of the first ever SJPD virtual National Night Out! SJPD is joined by City Councilmembers, the City Manager, community members, and more for an evening of crime prevention and community engagement. Light up your street tonight, by turning on outside lights and get ready to spend the evening with your virtual community, and your police department. #sjpdnno2020 #nno #nno2020 #community #sanjosepolice #cityofsanjose #protectsanjose

Have you taken a picture for the 2020 SJPD National Night Out Photo Contest yet? Be sure to post your pictures by Friday, October 2nd for a chance to win! We can’t wait to see all the community spirit! Please see the details below: Take a photo with your friends, family, and/or neighbors. Post your photos online publicly through Facebook or Instagram using #SJPDNNO2020. Contest starts now and will end on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 @ 11:59 PM PST. This contest is not sponsor...ed by Facebook or Instagram. Top 10 photos will win a SJPD Giveaway Basket! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 during the San José Police Department’s Facebook Live National Night Out event. We will contact you directly if you are a winner! Be sure to tune in! We cannot wait to see all your amazing photos! You do not have to be a current Neighborhood Watch group to participate. See you live on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 6:30 PM! #sjpdnno2020

On October 1st, 2020 the San Jose Police Department Communications Division celebrated the graduation of its newest Public Safety Communications Specialists (PSCS) and Public Safety Radio Dispatchers (PSRD). These first responders answer the public's 911 calls and then dispatch a police officer. The ceremony was held at the Department's Training Center on Great Oaks Parkway.

National Night Out is fast approaching and many have been asking what will be happening this year due to the pandemic. This year SJPD will be hosting a virtual Facebook Live event on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at 6:30 PM! You and your neighbors are invited to log on and join the fun! Be sure to help us capture the meaning of National Night Out and strengthen your community spirit with the first ever 2020 San José Police Department National Night Out Photo Contest! Take a ph...oto with your friends, family, and/or neighbors. Post your photos online publicly through Facebook or Instagram using #SJPDNNO2020. Contest starts now and will end on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 @ 11:59 PM PST. This contest is not sponsored by Facebook or Instagram. Top 10 photos will win a SJPD Giveaway Basket! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 during the San José Police Department’s Facebook Live National Night Out event. We will contact you directly if you are a winner! Be sure to tune in! We cannot wait to see all your amazing photos! You do not have to be a current Neighborhood Watch group to participate. Top 10 photos will win an SJPD Giveaway Basket! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 during the San José Police Department’s Facebook Live National Night Out event. We will contact you directly if you are a winner! Be sure to tune in! We cannot wait to see all your amazing photos! You do not have to be a current Neighborhood Watch group to participate.

Suspect #4 in custody for N. 6th St homicide. Our Homicide detectives never stop when they’re on a case. http://www.sjpd.org/inews/viewpressrelease.asp?ID=2997