Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety

On December 9, 2020 at 11:44 p.m., Sunnyvale DPS Patrol and Fire personnel responded to the intersection of El Camino Real and Bernardo Ave on the report of a person down in the roadway. An adult male subject was found in the roadway with life threatening injuries that were consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle. He was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The involved vehicle ...fled the scene prior to the arrival of police and fire personnel. The collision remains under investigation by the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT). Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact MAIT Investigator Jason Pistor at (408)730-7109. Media contact: Captain Hank Syu 408-730-7188

After three decades of service and thousands and thousands of 911 calls, Public Safety Communications Manager Michael Spath is hanging up his headset and diving into retirement! He’ll be working his final shift today. Michael joined our department in July 2000 as a lateral dispatcher from San Jose Police Communications where he had worked for more than nine years. He promoted to the rank of Public Safety Senior Dispatcher in July 2001. In January 2012, Michael was appointed t...o Dispatch Coordinator and was later promoted to his current rank of Communications Manager in December 2013. During his over twenty-year tenure with our department, Michael has been instrumental in multiple Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system upgrades, 911 Telephone System replacements, the implementation of the digital radio system and Emergency Fire Dispatch protocols, and the formation of our department's partnership with Crisis Text Line. Michael worked closely with the California Highway Patrol and the Santa Clara Police Department to make Sunnyvale one of the first agencies in our county to implement Text to 911 service. He also served the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch - IAED for many years as the Council Chair for Quality Assurance Standards. In 2016, Michael earned his Emergency Numbering Professional (ENP) certification from the NENA - National Emergency Number Association. Michael, congratulations on a long and successful career! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the dispatching profession, to DPS, and the communities you served. You have made among and lasting impact that will not be forgotten. You will be missed and we wish you the best on your next adventure in life!

We’re hiring for the position of Fire Protection Engineer II, Come join our amazing Fire Prevention team! This exciting position includes remote work potential, access to latest plan review technology and databases, and the unique opportunity to provide the highest level of fire protection services to the international and local communities of Silicon Valley. For more info and to apply: https://bit.ly/2VZ4fiI. ... Please help spread the word by sharing!

We’re hiring for Public Safety Records Specialist 1, spread the word! Records Specialists perform a wide variety of administrative, technical, and clerical records support duties in out Records Division, including the maintenance of records and files, processing of data and reports, critical time-sensitive data entry, providing support to sworn personnel, and providing information to the public, outside agencies and departmental staff. To apply and for more info visit https:...//bit.ly/3oySYlr. PS: Stock photo from last year, that’s why there aren’t any masks on.

Today, we remember the brave and courageous heroes who lost their lives, or were injured, in the #PearlHarbor attack 79 years ago on this day. We honor their courage, bravery and sacrifices and also give thanks to all who serve our country. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay

Sunnyvale, your kindness and generosity is always appreciated, every time we need you, you come through! But because of the pandemic we are not collecting toy donations, please do not drop off toys to our fire stations. If you’d like to help contribute to families in need this holiday season visit Sunnyvale Community Services to find out how, or click the link in the post below.