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San Jose police officers secure 15.7% pay raise in new contract through 2029
San Jose officials have approved a landmark labor agreement that will provide city police officers with a 15.7 percent pay raise spread out through 2029, a move aimed at strengthening recruitment and addressing ongoing staffing shortages. The unanimous decision by the city council ensures that officers under the new contract will receive significant wage increases over the next three years, with the financial impact to taxpayers estimated at about $46 million in raises alone, not including long-
San Jose police officers secure 15.7% pay raise in new contract through 2029
San Jose officials have approved a landmark labor agreement that will provide city police officers with a 15.7 percent pay raise spread out through 2029, a move aimed at strengthening recruitment and addressing ongoing staffing shortages. The unanimous decision by the city council ensures that officers under the new contract will receive significant wage increases over the next three years, with the financial impact to taxpayers estimated at about $46 million in raises alone, not including long-
San Jose delays decision on reinstating police horse patrol until next year
San Jose police will have to wait at least another year before the city considers bringing back its horse mounted unit, a once iconic division that served the city for more than a century before being disbanded in 2018. The San Jose City Council voted 6-4-1 this week to defer the decision until next year’s budget cycle, citing the city’s projected $25 million deficit and competing priorities. The mounted u
San Jose delays decision on reinstating police horse patrol until next year
San Jose police will have to wait at least another year before the city considers bringing back its horse mounted unit, a once iconic division that served the city for more than a century before being disbanded in 2018. The San Jose City Council voted 6-4-1 this week to defer the decision until next year’s budget cycle, citing the city’s projected $25 million deficit and competing priorities. The mounted u
Smash-and-Grab Jewelry Heist in San Jose Leaves Elderly Owner Injured
A violent smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in San Jose has left the community shaken and sparked new fears among business owners across the Bay Area. The brazen heist, which took place Friday afternoon at Kim Hung Jewelry, has become the latest example of organized retail crime that many say is leaving shopkeepers vulnerable and fearful. Surveillance video shows a car plowing into the front of the business before more than 15 suspects stormed inside. Armed with hammers and
Smash-and-Grab Jewelry Heist in San Jose Leaves Elderly Owner Injured
A violent smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in San Jose has left the community shaken and sparked new fears among business owners across the Bay Area. The brazen heist, which took place Friday afternoon at Kim Hung Jewelry, has become the latest example of organized retail crime that many say is leaving shopkeepers vulnerable and fearful. Surveillance video shows a car plowing into the front of the business before more than 15 suspects stormed inside. Armed with hammers and
San Jose Police Use AI to Communicate Safety Messages in Multiple Languages
The San José Police Department has introduced a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence to strengthen communication with the city’s diverse population. Chief Paul Joseph unveiled a video message where AI technology converted his voice into Spanish, allowing him to directly address Spanish-speaking residents in a language he does not speak fluently. This effort is aimed at easing fears within immigrant communities and ensuring that everyone feels safe reporting crimes withou
San Jose Police Use AI to Communicate Safety Messages in Multiple Languages
The San José Police Department has introduced a groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence to strengthen communication with the city’s diverse population. Chief Paul Joseph unveiled a video message where AI technology converted his voice into Spanish, allowing him to directly address Spanish-speaking residents in a language he does not speak fluently. This effort is aimed at easing fears within immigrant communities and ensuring that everyone feels safe reporting crimes withou









