Outside San Jose police headquarters Wednesday, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined police command in announcing a plan in their search for a solution to recent misbehavior by some officers.
joined police command in announcing a plan in their search for a solution to recent misbehavior by some officers.
His boss, police Chief Anthony Mata, is proposing a seven-point plan aimed at re-evaluating every aspect of policing and hiring.. Among them, an officer allegedly intoxicated while working participating in the search for kidnaped baby Brandon in April. Officials said it’s not clear how much interaction he had with other SJPD officers, but an FBI agent pointed out the transgression.
More random drug and alcohol testing of all members of the department, not just those in specialty units.An officer wellness app, to bridge barriers in officers getting help.You will not hear excuses for inexcusable conduct you will see action and the same determination this department has always how to improve itself, said Mata.
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