San Jose police’s surveillance drone has community concerned
After quietly purchasing what’s believed to be the first police drone in the Bay Area, the San Jose Police Department has apologized for lack of transparency.
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CORRECTION: Domestic violence cases likely underreported among Santa Clara County’s immigrant communities
Domestic violence-related assistance calls have gone down 32 percent since 2004 in the county, but activists say that may be skewed by underreporting of cases, especially within immigrant communities.
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‘Private security patrols’ a no-go as San Jose City Council rejects safety grant program
Despite a depleted police force and rising crime, the council rejected Councilman Ash Kalra’s recommendation to provide neighborhoods with funds to hire private security personnel and deploy other safety measures.
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Financial scams causing more San Mateo County seniors to seek help
Financial scams in San Mateo County are disproportionately affecting senior citizens, leading to a surge in seniors seeking help from local authorities.
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