San Jose has blocked the release of hundreds of emails sent and received by Eddie Garcia, who will become interim police chief in January. San Jose Inside has appealed this decision and will make arguments to release these messages at this week's Rules and Open Government Committee meeting.

San Jose police shot and killed a man who allegedly reached for a handgun Sunday, marking the third officer-involved shooting in eight days.

San Jose police began field testing body cameras Monday, the latest push for the technology after years of false starts.

Parents of a mentally unstable teenager shot and killed by a San Jose police officer say a report clearing the officer ignores evidence that the encounter unnecessarily turned deadly.

San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel drafted a memo laying out the timeline for the department's body camera program. There have been frequent delays in getting to this point, but Esquivel suggests the program should begin a full rollout by June 30, 2016.

After several delays and stalled pilot programs, the city of San Jose and its police union have reached an agreement that should lead to all officers being equipped with body-worn cameras by next summer.

Extensive records requests San Jose Inside filed with law enforcement agencies across the Bay Area show that the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office has become ground zero for concealed weapon permit requests.

San Jose Police Chief Larry Esquivel made headlines this week for tackling a murder suspect who managed to escape from his holding cell.

From what I recently witnessed while attending traffic court in Santa Clara County, there is nothing consistent or impartial about the way the court is conducting itself.

Councilman Raul Peralez wants the city to conduct a thorough review of the police department's glitchy mobile communications network.

Thousands of people packed the SAP Center on Thursday to mourn the death of Officer Michael Johnson, who on March 24 became the 12th officer in San Jose's 166-year history to be killed in the line of duty.

A public memorial will be held Thursday at SAP Center to honor the life of Officer Michael Johnson, who was killed in the line of duty.

Since Officer Michael Johnson's death, the community has responded by organizing vigils, memorials and fundraisers.

A veteran San Jose police officer was shot to death Tuesday night by a suicidal man armed with a high-powered rifle.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office plans to obtain cellphone spying equipment to track suspected criminals and find missing people.

The current conundrum at City Hall has been exacerbated by the inability of personalities to work together on Measure B and pension reform. Mayor Sam Liccardo and his opponents should try to find at least one issue on which they agree.