Blogs 456 following. One male was revived with Narcan and was transported to a local hospital.". The sheriff should hold his or herself to the same standards as the public. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. In the 20 years I've been in this agency I only used pepper spray one time and I was ordered to use it," she said.During her training sessions, Nagaye said she focuses on getting deputies to stop thinking about "going hands on" with inmates as a first resort. The Sheriff's Office; Sheriff Bio; Command Staff; Mission Statement & Core Values; Newsroom; Contact Us; NEW Proposed UAS Program; NEW AB 481 6-Month Report; AB 481; SO Policies and Procedures; Open Data; Services. Because thats just the way things worked, Cooks said he didnt think much about it. Would you see if they lived in the county?, Would you send them a letter telling them you got it, you are not getting it?, As PIO, Glennon said hed often field calls from frustrated applicants checking on the status of their permits. Allen said he would also focus on proper training of deputies in de-escalation techniques so that uses of force and weapons are last responses. The incidents are listed only after officers have left the scene, however, and do not show the exact locations of the calls.Communities of colorEquity "is the primary issue of this election carrying the momentum of the last two years where we have done so much around race and equality," Jonsen said.His department began recording hate incidents after local hate crimes and incidents increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jensen specifically characterized their deal as a quid pro quo as he cautioned Nielsen against mentioning concealed-gun permits to advisory board president Joseph Ziegler, Hyland testified. So we would usually tell people that we would get to it, but there is a backlog, Glennon said. Smith, who announced her retirement on Monday while the jury was deliberating, faced the charges in a civil trial that had been filed by a Santa County Civil Grand Jury in December. Home & Real Estate The agency has been stingy with the privilege about 150 permits were issued or renewed between 2014 and 2019, out of over 750 applications. SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- The polls may be closed . Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. He was also the risk and information-sharing program manager for the Urban Area Security Initiative and was tasked with terrorism prevention, mitigation, response and recovery for the 12-county Bay Area region. So they were always kind of pending.. She would retrain more deputies who are on patrol in these skills and add more mental health services onto PERT teams. Allen, 51, is a 32-year veteran and sergeant of the sheriff's office. There's also a need to get more money for social services, she said. I've had a really well-rounded career," he said, noting he was also assistant chief of the Department of Corrections running the jail before it was taken over by Smith. "I've done about every job you can do. He would also work to instill an ethic of maturity and patience in correctional facility officers, who often face trying circumstances with defiant inmates, he said. Davis said. You can't take the Fifth. Already, with conspiracy and bribery indictments of Jensen, attorney and fundraiser Christopher Schumb and two others, the scheme stands as one of the biggest political corruption cases to hit the South Bay in more than four decades. She is a breaking news and general assignment reporter who also covers the regional environmental, health and crime beats. From day one, I would be handing over all documents to the Board of Supervisors and (Independent Police Auditor) Michael Gennaco that they have asked for. It became his lifelong career, taking him through nearly every opportunity the profession had to offer, he said. GILROY, Calif. (KGO) -- The fentanyl crisis continues to claim the lives of those who are using the dangerous drug, and leaders in the South Bay want to stop overdoses at the source after three men were found dead from suspected fentanyl use. As sheriff, he would work to instill a culture and ethic that is "beyond a warrior mentality." Sheriff Robert Jonsen Sheriff's Office Facebook Page Sheriff's Office Twitter Feed Sheriff's Office Instagram Feed Contact Us 55 West Younger Avenue San Jose, CA 95110-1721 Phone: (408) 808-4400 Toll Free: (800) 211-2220 Fax: (408) 294-2467 Email: so.website@shf.sccgov.org Bob Jonsen A track record as a leader, but not without his critics. James Jensen, attorneys Harpaul Nahal and Christopher Schumb and gun dealer Michael Nichols go to trial on Nov. 2. Growing up mostly in east San Jose, he used to go to a local church for free food when he was 15 and living with his mother, who misused substances. Since the establishment of the Santa Clara Sheriff's Office, seven officers have died while on duty.[7]. The police auditor now reviews supervisory inquiry investigations, internal employee complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation and any use-of-force investigation where a baton, chemical agent, Taser, less-lethal projectile, canine or firearm is used, or when a subject's injuries as a result of a police use of force require treatment beyond minor medical care in the field, his website noted.Encryption of police-scanner communicationsJonsen notes that after fully encrypting radio communications, his department launched a "Calls for Service" interactive map that shows incidents to which officers have responded in the past 24 hours. | About Us | Comments Policy | Advertising & Partnerships | Contact Us | Facebook | Twitter, A look inside San Jose politics and culture. The meet-up went down in the parking lot of a San Jose Starbucks, as customers streamed through the front door and the faint hiss of an espresso machine offered a soundtrack. Sponsored content But she has been able to do that before. He has extensive experience working in corrections and as a trainer and isn't shy about standing up for what he believes in and speaking out about the improvements he believes are needed. I just kind of tried to figure it out on my own, Low said. "A lot of people are duck-and-cover and think they have to be blindly loyal to get ahead," he said.He would also work to build trust in the community between deputies and residents so they will feel more comfortable reporting crimes.Jail reform and use of forceJensen is "100% for front-end mental health services" that help keep people safe and out of jail. 70 West Hedding Street East Wing, 11th Floor San Jose, CA 95110. "Management is the first place you have to start to change the culture," Allen said. Updated: Jan 14, 2022 / 10:59 PM PST. Our office supports first responders, including fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical . Robert Durr or the sheriff herself. "We have to earn it. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. TownSquare When I have my one-on ones, I lay it out very clearly. A high number of mentally ill and the unhoused need more access to social services, education, treatment and housing, she said. Personal attorneys for Smith and Sung have said their clients have no culpability in the indicted crimes. He also understands both sides of the law due to his early arrest and the racism he has encountered within the system. "Putting mentally ill people in jail with a bunch of cops (is a bad idea). "They immediately applied life-saving measures and applied Narcan to every individual in that household," Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office PIO Sgt. His department began recording hate incidents after local hate crimes and incidents increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. As sheriff, he would work to instill a culture and ethic that is "beyond a warrior mentality." Even if force is used, I have high expectations that my officers know the laws," he said. Nagaye said she would invest in much more training and in a training unit. Voters in the June 7 primary will determine which two candidates move on to the general election in November. "Law enforcement has always had a problem with that. Three of Jensens PIO successors prepared the permits for approval at their desks, just a few yards from Smiths own office in the sheriffs Younger Avenue headquarters. He was also the risk and information-sharing program manager for the Urban Area Security Initiative and was tasked with terrorism prevention, mitigation, response and recovery for the 12-county Bay Area region. "Training matters, and it influences the outcome," he said.Jonsen also said that as sheriff he would review the county jail management structure and work to implement the county's blue ribbon panel recommendations for reform.He also wants to restructure the jails to become educational facilities to help people develop skills so that they can get jobs and not offend again.TransparencyJonsen said he worked hard during the pandemic to retain a dedicated public information officer to address media inquiries, but budget cuts eliminated the position.Instead, he implemented an online system by which members of the media and the public submit a form and wait for a callback rather than talk immediately to a watch commander.Despite these changes, and the full encryption of radio communications, Jonsen said he recognizes that the media "is crucial in building trust with the community. Terms of Use Please DO NOT use this. Did you come up with that explanation on your own or is that something that Capt. The guards were convicted of second-degree murder in 2017. Tehama County Sheriffs Office resuming daytime patrols Sunday, L.A. wants to evict families living in luxury hotel since botched 2021 fireworks detonation, Former Pleasanton cop found not guilty of murder in DUI crash, Colorado cop shot and killed unarmed man at point-blank range after struggle outside middle school, video shows, Feds drop felony gun case days after defense argued SFPD illegally arrested, searched defendant, | Criminal Justice and Public Safety Reporter. That would be a violation of state law, which requires a response be given within 90 days. Garrick Percival, chair of the political science department at San Jose State University, said the public will be skeptical that the defendants acted on their own despite needing Smiths signature to carry out the plot, especially given that shes faced a multitude of accusations and lawsuits over the issue in the past. In Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo counties, the sheriffs offices grant the permits at twice the rate of Santa Clara County and typically have twice as many active licenses at any given moment. Your email address will not be published. Her top brass faces charges of corruption and bribery, and the state attorney general is investigating her office for civil rights violations. While favoring "true transparency and information sharing," he also warned that there won't be enough staffing in the near future to accommodate separate encrypted communications about searches of databases for protected personal information. He openly criticized the department's RedMan training of deputies, who spar with a proctor who wears a fully protective padded suit, after the 2020 death of a recruit during an intensive defensive-tactics-training session.Jail reform and use of forceAllen said he has seen an increase in the number of inmates with mental illness during his career. Despite the city's settlements for excessive force by his department, Jonsen noted that the city paid out less than $1 million compared to the county, which has paid more than $20 million. If you have any questions about the videos posted on here, please contact the Public Information Officer at 408-808 . "Don't be afraid to bring someone else in," she said, to help de-escalate or assess the situation. He previously reported in Washington, D.C., Salinas and the East Bay, and is a middling triathlete. I was essentially doing clerical work.. Reginald Cooks, the first PIO from the sheriffs custody division, assumed the role in 2017 and worked over the ensuing couple of years alongside Glennon at first and later with then-Deputy Michael Low. When Palo Alto had 13 vacancies, they were quickly filled when officers were given enhanced opportunities and there were more chances to grow professionally, he said. Everyone deserves equal protection "regardless of their ZIP code," he said. Jensen worked in the sheriff's office for more than 29 years, retiring in 2013. By showing our complete transparency, it's going to build trust in the community again. The more honest you are, the easier we can approach it. All California municipal police chiefs may issue CCWs, although some may cede this process to the sheriff. I have been in contact with Sen. Becker and his office about SB 1000 and support it 100%. She would hold instructors accountable for the end results if employees are not properly trained, she said.Regarding the office's use of its budget, Nagaye said that if elected, "I would hire a forensic accountant to find out where the pitfalls are with money. Most are honest and do have integrity. If elected, he would be a different kind of sheriff from Smith, who had once been his professional partner. "Jensen said he grew up in a dysfunctional household with a troubled father who ended up incarcerated. Redwood City Pulse, 2023 Mountain View Online If you are not honest and you lie on a report and you get caught, then it's hard for me to help somebody," she said. If you've had an incident, be honest and let me know. He announced his retirement this year and plans to step down in mid-June. . As a sergeant in the jails, he has trained officers in de-escalation techniques to better handle inmates in crisis. Like Glennon, Cooks described a CCW permitting system with no clear rules or set timelines. Woman killed in motorcycle crash on San Antonio Road, Community briefs: Affordable housing project groundbreaking, planning for the future of COVID vaccines and the DA's annual awards, Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT). A mother of three, the San Jose resident said she would always "be there for my deputies. "The California Highway Patrol and LAPD have shown that there are ways to work around the issues that have been brought up. He would support deputizing mental health professionals to work in the jails. Twitter Facebook. In late 2012, he served as the initiative's statewide risk-program manager. Nov 21 The Sheriff's Office will be partnering up with other local law enforcement agencies in the "2022 South County Gun Buyback Program" scheduled on Saturday December 10th, 2022 at the Morgan Hill Outdoors Sports Center. "The California Highway Patrol and LAPD have shown that there are ways to work around the issues that have been brought up. If the board of supervisors says 'Why are you doing this?' She enlisted in the U.S. Army at 19, became a medic and served five years of active duty. A high number of mentally ill and the unhoused need more access to social services, education, treatment and housing, she said. San Jose Inside. As sheriff, he would work to change the department's culture starting at the top through internal review and investigations and by improving training and evaluations. He took the action due to a 2020 Department of Justice directive that prohibits the public dissemination of personally identifiable information such as names and driver's license numbers. Jethro Moore, chaplain of Buffalo Soldiers Silicon Valley Chapter and the Silicon Valley NAACP immediate past president; Eric Taylor, retired assistant sheriff; and multiple retired sheriff's deputies. "I'm a talker. When Palo Alto had 13 vacancies, they were quickly filled when officers were given enhanced opportunities and there were more chances to grow professionally, he said.Jail reform and use of forceDespite the city's settlements for excessive force by his department, Jonsen noted that the city paid out less than $1 million compared to the county, which has paid more than $20 million. RELATED: Are safe consumption sites part of the solution to SF's drug overdose crisis? She would also make sure that all officers rotate among enforcement and custody positions so they have a well-rounded view of inmates and a broad range of experiences. When people can't get information from the news and the sheriff is not responsive, it creates distrust in the community, she said. Emergency: 9-1-1; Emergency and Non-Emergency Number from all phones: (408) 299 - 2311; General Information from cellular phone: (408) 808 - 4400 I would take things to heart and they would get an answer," she said.Nagaye said she would also be transparent with the media and would be responsive when the media comes to an event. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority also contracted with the Sheriff's Office for law enforcement service. On July 20the first day of criminal grand jury proceedings to hear evidence in what Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen believes was a bribery conspiracyDeputy District Attorney Matt Braker had just finished laying out the prosecutions theories when he called first witness to the stand: Sgt. Help sustain the local news you depend on. She was born and raised in Miami and is a graduate of the University of Florida, where she studied journalism and environmental science. The police auditor now reviews supervisory inquiry investigations, internal employee complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation and any use-of-force investigation where a baton, chemical agent, Taser, less-lethal projectile, canine or firearm is used, or when a subject's injuries as a result of a police use of force require treatment beyond minor medical care in the field, his website noted. Russell Davis said. "I am the only candidate to call for ending the encryption of radios, and I have been calling for the end of this policy since launching my campaign. In this policy there's a lot of focus on mental health and the severely mentally ill. By cooling-off periods for inmates, we slowed things down a lot," she said. 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A job prospect led him to San Jose, where his wife spotted a recruitment sign for deputy sheriffs. To support the entire operation, the Department employs 223 non-sworn, civilian staff. I'm not above anything. "Unfortunately, three of . Her failure to produce documents to the county's Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring caused the county Board of Supervisors to unanimously confer a vote of no confidence on her last August. The most important quality he wants in his deputies. The first witness in the civil corruption trial against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith testified Friday. Ending this policy, which has been adopted by many agencies around the state, is one of the first steps to regaining public trust through transparency, not to mention to support the freedom of the press as protected in the First Amendment," she said. Kevin Jensen A well-rounded retiree who wants to rebuild trust"Everyone has a story," retired Santa Clara County Sheriff's Capt. He looks for people who are willing to do the right thing even if it's not popular, he said. This was how the process worked until last year when the processing of new concealed-carry weapon permits was halted amid the DA investigation. Under Smith, deputies murdered a mentally ill inmate, and others in custody have been injured, costing the county millions of dollars in settlements. California Penal Code Sec. Both he and West knew it was notoriously difficult to get concealed-gun licenses in Santa Clara County. Office of the Sheriff. Christine Nagaye has used challenges throughout her life to achieve her goals. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. 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He didn't let his experience embitter him. "They immediately applied life-saving measures and applied Narcan to every individual in that household," Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office PIO Sgt. The Sheriff holds an elected office, which is voted on by the citizens of the County every four years. Become a member today. We can do training and have verbal discussions. Courtesy Nagaye for Sheriff campaign. Uploaded: Fri, Apr 29, 2022, 12:04 pm Stay informed on important crime news. In 2021, after outcry from the public about the council's approval of the change, Jonsen complied with the council's reversal of the prior decision. With no formal guidance on how to handle gun permits, he simply watched and learned as he went. A self-described "trailer-trash kid," he lived in the city of Fontana, a high-crime area then derogatorily called "Felony Flats.". The investigation found that Christian West, then CEO of the Seattle-based executive security firm AS Solution, and AS executive projects manager Martin Nielsen had begun discussing how they could get permits for their security employees after a frightening April 2018 shooting at the YouTube campus in San Bruno. You can't take the Fifth. I have nothing to hide. Even after a finding of innocence, his arrest haunted him each time he applied for a job, he said. He would search for management-level staff outside of the department when hiring to break up cronyism, he said. Embarcadero Media file photo by Magali Gauthier. She supports California legislative bill SB 2, which creates a statewide system to revoke the license of a police officer who commits serious misconduct, and SB 16, which requires disclosure of a sustained finding of excessive use of force if an officer failed to intervene when another officer used unreasonable or excessive force. For example, when he worked on the Polly Klaas murder case, Jensen said he needed to have self-control.

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