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Teaching assistant arrested for possession of child sexual material
A longtime teaching assistant has been arrested following an admission to downloading sexually suggestive photos involving minors as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Sheriff's Office redesigns daily jail population dashboard in push for transparency
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office launched a new Daily Jail Population Dashboard. This interactive tool offers insights into jail population statistics, making it easier for the public to stay informed.
New Custody Bureau Assistant Sheriff position strengthens operations and reforms
To enhance operations and services within the Custody Bureau, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has created a new Assistant Sheriff position, recognizing the increasing demands of oversight and facility operations.
Building bridges: Sheriff's Office enhances communication with immigrant communities
To address deportation concerns and to clarify the Sheriff’s Office's role in immigration matters, Sheriff Robert Jonsen recently hosted a roundtable discussion with local community groups. The goal was to bridge gaps and create a shared understanding of when the Sheriff’s Office must comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
New daily jail population dashboard now available
With a focus on transparency, this new daily report enhances accessibility and accountability, providing a user-friendly interface with dynamic visuals that highlight trends and changes over time.
Incarcerated man dies following violent attack, suspects facing murder charges
A 23-year-old man has died at a Santa Clara County hospital after being brutally assaulted at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas. Despite the best efforts of medical staff and emergency personnel, he did not survive his injuries.
Incarcerated person attacked, critically injured
An incarcerated man housed at the Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas is currently on life support at a local hospital after being attacked in one of the barracks. Three inmates are now facing charges.
A season of change: Meet the new Undersheriff
With a career spanning 27 years, Dalia Rodriguez has been named the new Undersheriff for the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff.
Misinformation about raids triggers panic among immigrant communities
Earlier this month, the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office served two search warrants related to retail theft in East San Jose, which sparked false claims that our agency was collaborating with immigration agents to conduct raids.
Over $1,000 worth of stolen meat recovered in Cupertino in 'rare case'
Meat thieves took more than $1,200 worth of prime cuts from a Cupertino Safeway store, but their plan was foiled!
