I'm not going to get my feelings hurt. Are safe consumption sites part of the solution to SF's drug overdose crisis? Robert Salonga is a Bay Area News Group reporter who covers criminal justice and public safety for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. 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. 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. John Arthur Getreu, 78, admitted to the 1973 murder of Lesley Perlov, 16 months after he was convicted in the 1974 killing of another woman in what proxecutors called The Stanford Murders. You don't serve the master. Santa Clara County leaders on the Fentanyl Working Group, like Santa Clara County Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine's Dr. Rachel Sussman, agrees, especially when it comes to youth drug use. I'm the only candidate working the line. Jonsen will be the 29th sheriff of Santa Clara County and the first new sheriff since 1998. He has been married to mixed-race women who were from white, Asian and Hispanic backgrounds. Because the allegations against her and the Sheriffs Office include a constitutional violation, Smith said she welcomes the FBI and other federal agencies to conduct their own independent investigations. Can the candidates straighten out the sheriff's office, restore the public's confidence in its transparency and accountability and reform its jail system? Allen said he would work to create a culture in which anyone in the sheriff's office could come forward to report misconduct without fear of retaliation. SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- The polls may be closed . The sheriff oversees more than $188 million and 711 staff members (and an additional 1,080 staff and $200.6 million for the Department of Corrections). After the murder of mentally ill jail inmate Michael Tyree by three guards, who were later convicted, Nagaye helped develop new policies. Office of the Sheriff. Her top brass faces charges of corruption and bribery, and the state attorney general is investigating her office for civil rights violations. County of Santa Clara. Our office supports first responders, including fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical . "Unfortunately, three of the victims inside the house were pronounced deceased at the scene. Jensen believes they have to get the idea that they are there to serve, even though emotions might sometimes want to get in the way.For example, when he worked on the Polly Klaas murder case, Jensen said he needed to have self-control. A sheriff's captain was among four people indicted by a grand jury on felony bribery and conspiracy charges as part of an election campaign scandal tied to Santa Clara County Sheriff. During his more than three-decade career, Jonsen has taken on a number of law enforcement roles, both professional and fictional: He once held an intergalactic position as a stormtrooper in the original Star Wars movie, according to his candidate webpage. Would you do a Live Scan? Braker asked, referring to a background check software. He is a former president of the California Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates. He rose to the rank of captain and held the post of assistant chief in the Department of Correction for two years.While at the sheriff's office, he was the Stanford Department of Public Safety liaison, county jail administration commander, court security division commander and administrative coroner. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. 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. SantaClaraCoSheriff Retweeted Even if force is used, I have high expectations that my officers know the laws," he said. 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, Newsom rescinds COVID state of emergency. "For 27 years, I worked for a sheriff's organization. The conundrum she faces, is that either she knew which suggests a corrupt decision-making process or she didnt know, which suggests an ineffective management practice, said Ann Skeet, senior director of leadership ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Is a 2020 Biden and Harris Ticket Good for Cannabis Legalization? It's embarrassing, everything that has come out in the past 3 to 15 years," she said. The department is also documenting microaggressions to track hate-incident patterns to proactively intervene before they escalate to crimes. The grand jury testimony gives the first inside look at the casual way the process worked: Jensen would make house calls to deliver VIPs their gun-permit paperwork, at least once to a judge, and in a few instances, to players for the San Jose Sharks. Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith speaks during a news conference May 26. And yet no one was kept any safer by denying issuance of permits to the average non-criminal citizens of Santa Clara County, except for criminals who know they can randomly attack someone and face no armed resistance. Nielsen and AS Facebook team manager Jack Stromgren, accused of instructing his agents to fill in false in-county addresses on their CCW applications, testified they were in line for similar consideration as West. "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. The fifth candidate, Ahn Colton, 48, lists herself as a mother. They are obviously at best negligent, at worst corrupt. "Between enforcement and custody, there are 1,200 deputies, but it's rare to see someone in an executive position come down and talk to the people. A self-described "trailer-trash kid," he lived in the city of Fontana, a high-crime area then derogatorily called "Felony Flats.". With no formal guidance on how to handle gun permits, he simply watched and learned as he went. The gregarious former public information officer rapidly climbed the ranks from sergeant to lieutenant to captain as he became the offices portal for political patronage. God knows we need more of it. Sean Allen He's experienced both sides of law enforcementWhen he was 19 years old, Sean Allen was wrongfully accused, briefly incarcerated and ultimately exonerated in Santa Clara County for a crime he didn't commit. The state Attorney General's Office cleared Christopher Schumb of two felony charges Monday morning, citing lack of evidence. 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. Robert was a member of the Bay Area News Group reporting team awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting for East Bay Times coverage of the fatal "Ghost Ship" fire. To be honest, Low told Braker, I was new. I'm a veteran, a woman and I married a man of color and I'm a LGBTQ ally. Were going to do these investigations, Smith said. Personal attorneys for Smith and Sung have said their clients have no culpability in the indicted crimes. In testifying before Braker some days later, Sgt. Tehama County Sheriffs Office resuming daytime patrols Sunday I was trying to get my job done and get my portion of the process done. I can bring together diverse groups of people. Following allegations of inmate abuse and corruption in Santa Clara County jails, Sheriff Laurie Smith on Tuesday said she stands by her staff and welcomes any investigations into her department. A high number of mentally ill and the unhoused need more access to social services, education, treatment and housing, she said. This is the official Facebook page for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Here's where we stand, Armed carjacking suspect leads police on dangerous chase. Best coffee city in the world? He would support deputizing mental health professionals to work in the jails. Jonsen and his wife, a doctor, have two sons and a young grandson. They don't want someone peeking behind the curtain," he said. Currently, the Sheriff's Office has 586 full-time sworn staff. Kevin Jensen A well-rounded retiree who wants to rebuild trust"Everyone has a story," retired Santa Clara County Sheriff's Capt. Sue Dremann is a veteran journalist who joined the Palo Alto Weekly in 2001. Jensen, Schumb, and co-defendants Harpaul Nahal and Michael Nichols are scheduled to appear in court Monday to continue their arraignment proceedings in the case. Of more than 700 people who applied for a CCW permit in Santa Clara County in the past six years, records show that fewer than 150 ever received one. You have to stand up to the standards to which you took an oath," he said. 456 following. Its a stretch to ask voters to believe that these are all altruistic decisions by the defendants, Percival said. He would wear the uniform and be out in the community and working alongside his deputies. 0 "Just because I'm an elected official doesn't mean I don't have to follow the rules. SAN JOSE, Calif. - Santa Clara County Sheriff-elect Bob Jonsen will assume his duties one month early after his embattled predecessor abruptly resigned in October. The city also paid out $135,000 after a Palo Alto officer directed a K-9 to repeatedly bite a man who was sleeping in a shed during a manhunt for a kidnapping suspect. When asked who was the driving force in processing CCWs, former PIO Richard Glennon testified, Captain Jensen by far. But Glennons clear understanding was that Jensen was acting at Smiths behest. He said he would also work to break the cycle of fear and intimidation in the jail, where inmates have created a self-governance culture. "I know where the bad apples are. "I was booked, stripped and housed on the same floor where Michael Tyree got murdered," he said, referring to a mentally ill inmate who was beaten to death by sheriff's deputies in 2015. Back-room beatings make people afraid to go against the shot-callers, he said. "Based on the evidence that we retrieve, if we have enough information to link this back to a person responsible to this incident, there will be homicide charges that will be sent over to the district attorney's office. Endorsements: The Rev. There's already a common practice in law enforcement to switch to a different channel for private conversations. 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 has paid out at least $20 million in settlements for the serious injury and deaths of mentally ill inmates under Sheriff Smith. I'm not above anything. He has served in patrol, the gang unit, as a reserve training officer, administrative training officer, emergency response team leader and training officer, housing unit training officer in the jails and academy instructor. Jonsen pointed to his years of experience as a chief and leader of law enforcement organizations that depend on professional experience to thrive. Emergency Contact Information . SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) Santa Clara County's top cop, Sheriff Laurie Smith, is in hot water because a civil grand jury leveled seven counts of . Other agencies use cellphones, Nextel, or computers," he said. Last week, two members of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors called for an investigation into Smith and the Sheriffs Office after the injuries and deaths of jail inmates. Voters either looked the other way or people didnt have a lot of knowledge or interest.. "I have a proven record for establishing strong community policing programs and developing strategic solutions," he said. San Jose Mayor Liccardo's Home Vandalized Amid Friday Protests. Leading with integrity is the biggest thing. It became his lifelong career, taking him through nearly every opportunity the profession had to offer, he said.Jensen, 58, is a repeat candidate for Santa Clara County sheriff, having previously fought for the seat in the 2014 election against incumbent Smith.Jensen worked in the sheriff's office for more than 29 years, retiring in 2013. Courtesy Bob Jonsen. "Everyone has a story," retired Santa Clara County Sheriff's Capt. You have to stand up to the standards to which you took an oath," he said.He also supports the establishment of a civilian review board with subpoena power to investigate misconduct allegations.Encryption of police-scanner communicationsWhen asked for his stance on whether full encryption of radio communications is necessary, Allen said: "Radio encryption is just another way to prevent being transparent by law-enforcement agencies. The trial against Smith stems . Because thats just the way things worked, Cooks said he didnt think much about it. 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. Your contribution matters. When he took the job, there was no formal training on how to handle the applications, so he followed the process inherited by Glennon. Christine Nagaye A reformer who supports 'full transparency'Christine Nagaye has used challenges throughout her life to achieve her goals. Finally, it would be interest to know if the application of official scrutiny would ever actually fix the corruption or just stop for awhile while they are being scrutinized but will go back to oppressing individuals rights under the law. Jensen said the county can't incarcerate its way out of its problems, but he supports a new jail with mental health services and a collaborative approach to care by working with other agencies to address the problems that lead to crime and recidivism. He said thats how his predecessor, James Jensen, taught him to do it. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. For example, when he worked on the Polly Klaas murder case, Jensen said he needed to have self-control. Jensen, 58, is a repeat candidate for Santa Clara County sheriff, having previously fought for the seat in the 2014 election against incumbent Smith. Could you look into that? RELATED: Are safe consumption sites part of the solution to SF's drug overdose crisis? They don't want someone peeking behind the curtain," he said.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.Jensen said he would work to build bridges with the community through greater transparency and communication.Encryption of police-scanner communicationsWhen asked about SB 1000, Sen. Josh Becker's bill to limit radio encryption, Jensen expressed caution. Richard Glennon. A mother of three, the San Jose resident said she would always "be there for my deputies.". If you've had an incident, be honest and let me know. As the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office remains embroiled in controversy, five candidates vying for Sheriff Laurie Smith's seat will be tasked with proving they can restore public confidence in the law enforcement agency. Supervisors Joe Simitan and Otto Lee called for the public release of a report and audio recording related to a 2018 incident involving Andrew Hogan, a mentally ill man who became severely disabled after he was repeatedly injured while riding in a jail transport van unrestrained. Be patient.. Previously, Hernandez was a summer intern for The Times in 2021, during which she covered general assignments on the Metro desk. Sign up for our. Shortly after Smiths 2018 re-election her most competitive contest to date the Metro newspaper asked the DAs office about the $45,000 donation. Even after a finding of innocence, his arrest haunted him each time he applied for a job, he said. I mean, sitting here at a grand jury after my phone has been confiscated, yes.. Equity "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. Endorsements: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley; multiple individual donors, many of whom are Santa Clara County Sheriff deputies. I can bring together diverse groups of people. "Training matters, and it influences the outcome," he said. 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If you've had an incident, be honest and let me know. We're not adequately trained to provide long-term care for people," he said.He supports more mental health care facilities for inmates with psychiatric conditions. But convenience was just one of the perks sheriffs aides offered the VIPs. David Sanders, the CEO of a Santa Clara computer services firm and a campaign contributor to Sheriff Laurie Smith, opened the trunk of his car and pointed to his handgun. "I'm 100% in favor of full transparency. That's why I'm great for this position. In Santa Clara County, however, it seems the vast majority of applicants never got a chance to take those prerequisite steps. Under Smith, deputies murdered a mentally ill inmate, and others in custody have been injured, costing the county millions of dollars in settlements. "One of the first things he would do is work on changing the culture in law enforcement toward being forthcoming about bad players and incidents they see while on the job. So they were always kind of pending.. It came with an implicit message: Pay up, and soon youll be packing heat. 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. "Law enforcement has always had a problem with that. Allen wants employees with integrity, commitment, objectivity and who are problem solvers. According to Glennon, Jensen was active in running campaign events. 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. Required fields are marked *. That was the explanation they were providing., But did you ever get to it? Braker continued. "Jensen met his wife at Bible college and they married at age 19. She said she is concerned about hate crimes, which have dramatically increased in the Bay Area. I'm not above anything. "Jonsen acknowledged that excessive-force incidents have occurred, but he said they have been thoroughly reviewed and the involved officers were held accountable, including the departure of officers who were found culpable.He has attended city Human Relations Commission meetings and other community meetings to discuss concerns in a transparent manner and started the community advisory committee, which meets with him in private, to also address citizens' concerns.However, in 2019, Jonsen and City Manager Ed Shikada pushed to remove "complaints and investigations of internal personnel or human resources matters" from review by the city's Independent Police Auditor. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. 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.He said that the sheriff's office should still run the jail, but he is willing to listen to members of the Board of Supervisors who think it should go back to the way it was before Smith took control. When someone sent an application through the mail or dropped it off at the Sheriffs Office headquarters off of Younger Avenue in San Jose, Glennon said hed log the information on a spreadsheet and then file it. "Regional systems like SVRIA (Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority) would need to have a voice in the regional interoperability considerations as well. When asked for his stance on whether full encryption of radio communications is necessary, Allen said: "Radio encryption is just another way to prevent being transparent by law-enforcement agencies. The best way for the sheriff's office to support these communities, Nagaye said, is by building relationships of familiarity and trust by getting involved with and going into the community. Allen says his broad experience as a patrol cop, training officer, jail officer and in the gang unit and as an investigator make him the most well-rounded candidate for sheriff. The city of Palo Alto, under Jonsen,. Jensen told you to say? Braker asked. Both required discipline and commitment, attributes she said are important to achieve success and to lead. I'm not going to get my feelings hurt. Why she says she's the best-qualified candidate. James Jensen, attorneys Harpaul Nahal and Christopher Schumb and gun dealer Michael Nichols go to trial on Nov. 2. Copyright 2023 San Jose Inside. If the board of supervisors says 'Why are you doing this?' As sheriff, he would provide education to the public on how to better protect their neighborhoods, and he would work collaboratively with law enforcement throughout the county. The city also paid out $135,000 after a Palo Alto officer directed a K-9 to repeatedly bite a man who was sleeping in a shed during a manhunt for a kidnapping suspect.Another man, Julio Arevalo, filed a $10 million federal lawsuit after an officer slammed him to the ground and shattered his eye-socket bone in 2019. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! "I understand the need for community-based, world-class law enforcement. In most agencies that use a 10 code, the common term is '103' to go to a different channel for confidential information. Endorsements: Wide ranging, including the Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriffs' Association, Santa Clara County Correctional Peace Officers' Association, multiple fire and police groups and individuals, including retired Palo Alto police Chief Dennis Burns. Embarcadero Media file photo by Magali Gauthier. "The stakes of making a small mistake have never been higher," Dr. Sussman said. 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. 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. However, persons residing in a municipality other than those served by the Sheriffs Office are encouraged to first contact their local police chief and apply for the license. [2], On August 27, 2015, mentally-ill inmate Michael Tyree was beaten to death[3] by three jail guards. Robert Durr or the sheriff herself. 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.Website: seanallenforsheriff.comWhy he says he's the best-qualified candidateAllen says his broad experience as a patrol cop, training officer, jail officer and in the gang unit and as an investigator make him the most well-rounded candidate for sheriff. After the murder of mentally ill jail inmate Michael Tyree by three guards, who were later convicted, Nagaye helped develop new policies. Canny said at Tuesdays news conference that a lack of mental health resources and the criminalization of mental illness has forced Smiths office to do an impossible task., Mental illness is a public health crisis, not a criminal justice problem, she said. At that point, in accordance with California law, its ultimately up to the sheriff in each jurisdiction to decide whether to grant it. (Questions and website comments) Service Units Directory. He supports more mental health care facilities for inmates with psychiatric conditions. Nagaye's husband is of Japanese ancestry and they have biracial daughters. Privacy Policy 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 "The biggest is honesty. Crime and Public Safety | The incident was a brazen riff on Californias carefully crafted concealed-gun permit law, but it emerges as typical of Santa Clara Countys freewheeling, pay-to-play version of the process, as alleged in testimony detailed in 900 pages of grand jury transcripts released late last month. Early life and education [ edit] Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Rosen has said more charges are coming in the case. He would tell his deputies: "Follow the mission. Jensen said reform depends on the right leadership.He would increase contracts with service providers and faith-based organizations to provide mental health assistance.He said he would also work to break the cycle of fear and intimidation in the jail, where inmates have created a self-governance culture. Palo Alto Online Jonsen served as chief with Palo Alto Police Department starting in 2018, following five years as police . Sign up for the Peninsula Foodist newsletter. Everyone deserves equal protection "regardless of their ZIP code," he said. "They immediately applied life-saving measures and applied Narcan to every individual in that household," Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office PIO Sgt. He would institute listening sessions with the community and hear about any problems people have with deputies or other personnel, he said. Thinking you can't be held accountable is narcissistic. Sunday, February 26, 2023. While at the sheriff's office, he was the Stanford Department of Public Safety liaison, county jail administration commander, court security division commander and administrative coroner. The first witness in the civil corruption trial against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith testified Friday. The Starbucks on Coleman Avenue and Taylor Street in San Jose, a five-minute drive from sheriffs headquarters, was practically a satellite office for preferred gun permits, although one meeting, involving the alleged deal at the heart of the current indictment, happened on outdoor tables at the Jamba Juice next door the Starbucks was closed.
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