Public Safety
SJPD Memo Warns Staffing Shortage Won’t Be Fixed Anytime Soon
The San Jose police staffing shortage isn’t going to be resolved anytime soon according to a new memo from the acting police chief to city leaders.
California GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Counteract Prison Realignment
Republican lawmakers have proposed more than a dozen bills to counter Governor Brown’s prison plan, calling it a threat to public safety.
San Jose Police Force Drops To ‘Frighteningly Low’ Levels
In a memo to San Jose’s mayor and to the city council, the city’s police chief acknowledged that the department is not able to maintain adequate staffing levels due to “unanticipated resignations”.
Daly City Considers Possible Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban
The city council will hear public comments on Monday about a possible ban of medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
SJPD Chief Attends Broadband Safety Bill Signing In Washington
San Jose Police Chief Chris Moore will stand behind President Obama at the White House Tuesday for the signing of a significant public safety communications law.
Palo Alto Measure D Stripping Police, Fire Arbitration Rights Passes
Palo Alto voters passed a ballot measure that will repeal the rights of firefighters and police officers to have arbitrators settle their salary disputes with the city and another measure designating 10 acres of parkland for a new compost facility, according to preliminary election results Tuesday night.
KCBS In Depth: San Francisco Issues With Mayor Ed Lee
An interview with San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee on whether he will be a part of the upcoming mayoral race and some of the hot button topics and issues facing the city of San Francisco.
Dozens Of Bay Area Events Celebrate ‘National Night Out’
Fans of block parties, ice cream socials, barbecues, potlucks, cover bands and dancing are in luck Tuesday night as Bay Area residents have a slew of parties to choose from to celebrate National Night Out.
Palo Alto Firefighters In Mediation With The City
With negotiations at an impasse, Palo Alto firefighters are formally requesting mediation with the city. This comes a week after the union’s contract proposal was rejected, meaning both sides are headed towards binding arbitration.
Dozens Of Firefighters To Be Rehired In San Jose
San Jose’s new budget was a big blow to public safety services, with over 100 police officers being laid off. But it’s better news for the fire department, which is now rehiring nearly 50 firefighters thanks to money from the feds.
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