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Public Safety

Public Safety and Code Enforcement

VERY IMPORTANT:  Many city services are complaint driven, so if you do not file report or a complaint to the proper department in sufficient detail so when they go out to  take action they will see the problem,  most likely nothing will happen to solve the problem.  Please leave your name and phone number so they can follow up if they have questions. Many times when WGNA asks a city department if they are aware of a frequently mentioned on the eList continuing neighborhood problem they state this is the first time they have heard about it since they have received no complaints or reports of problems were too vague ( people are speeding on Lincoln Avenue all the time  ) rather than a specific report ( between 7 and 6 am Monday through Friday between Willow and Coe on Lincoln Avenue there are many people speeding at least 10 to 15 mph over the speed limit )  that they can easily take action.   No Complaints in specific detail = No specific Action to sole the problem

 

 

Public Safety

San Jose Police Department  http://www.sjpd.org realizes that the term "emergency" can have different meanings to different people. We encourage residents to use their own judgment when determining the nature of their situation. However, when in doubt, we recommend residents call 911. 

311 is the Non Emergency phone number - The following are generally examples of  Non Emergency Police matters

-         Crimes Not In Progress, such as : Thefts, Juvenile complaints, Vandalism, Property damage, Violation of restraining order, Fraud, Graffiti, Illegal dumping, and Cashing bad checks 

-         Telephone misuse, Call 911 if threatening or involving domestic violence

-         Stolen Vehicles / Abandoned vehicles if suspected stolen 

-         Noise disturbances, such as loud music or loud parties 

-         Lost or found property

-         Follow-up information on property crimes

Police Department takes complaints on Evenings and Weekends for other city Departments and will send out a Police Officer based on a resident complaint - Unless there are more serious crimes in progress or other higher priority police activities

-         Parking complaints  - Illegal parking, abandoned / inoperable vehicles or disassembled vehicles on public streets / blocking sidewalks or disabled parking ( Planning ) 

-         Illegal / No Permit Tree Removals / Trimming ( Planning / City Arborist )

-         Barking dogs  / Injured / Lost Animals ( Animal Services )

-         Blocking Public Streets ( Public Works ) 

-         Commercial construction on weekends or at night without permit ( Planning )

California Codes – All California Law consists of 29 state codes, covering various subject areas, the State Constitution and Statutes  reflects All California laws to include the 2004 Statutes.   http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html

 

California Law Enforcement - Local & State  by  A-Z  -  Phone List

http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/pdf/LEAcontact.pdf

 

Family Violence Center – If you are in danger immediately call 911.  If you are not in danger and you require some information you can submit your Email questions here or call us direct at 408-277-3700

 

Megan’s Law – State of California – Attorney General / Department of Justice – 916-227-4974

Email MegansLaw@doj.ca.gov

http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/

Frequently asked Questions about sex offenders  - http://www.sjpd.org/FAQ%20290%20REG.dwt.cfm

 

Neighborhood Watch focuses on informing the community how to discourage, deter and prevent crimes such as burglary, auto theft, car break-ins, and personal crimes which often occur in or near homes. Issues such as vandalism, graffiti, drug dealing and gang activity are also addressed when applicable. To request a Neighborhood Watch Presentation, call Crime Prevention at 408- 277-4133.   http://www.sjpd.org/crimeprev/neighborhoodwatch.cfm

Neighborhood Action program empowers the community to regain the comfort and enjoyment of living in their neighborhood, by addressing problem properties. The problem could be gang activity, drug related, a public nuisance or blighted property. This is done by holding property owner's responsible for what is taking place on their property. Contact the Neighborhood Action program by calling Sharon Yamzon, Program Coordinator  - 408- 277-4133. http://www.sjpd.org/crimeprev/neighborhoodaction.cfm

San Jose Police Department  - Web site  - http://www.sjpd.org 

Phone Directory - http://www.sjpd.org/phonelist.cfm    

- Emergency 911  / From Cell Phone in San Jose Call 408-277-8911

-          Crime Prevention (Neighborhood Watch) - 408-277-4133

-                      Crime Stoppers ( Anonymous ) – 408- 947-7867 (STOP)

-                      Drug Hotline (Anonymous) – 408-971-3784 (DRUG)

-     Field Operations (Watch Commander)     - 408-277-4631

-     Gangs Hotline (Gang Graffiti) – 408-293-4264 (GANG)

-     Gang Investigation Unit   - 408-277-3835

-          Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) – 408-277-4937

 

– Non Emergency Number – 311 or  408-277-8911 from Cell Phones

 

Crime Preventions Brochures – Safe State http://www.safestate.org/shop/index.cfm?cat=2&navid=107&action=list

Frequently Asked Questions    - http://www.sjpd.org/FAQ.cfm

Crime Statistics - San Jose is #1 Safest City – with a 500,000 or greater population in the United States

http://www.sjpd.org/

 

On Line Crime Report  -  https--www.sjpd.org-trac-Graphics-Wizard Left Banner Juristriction.jpg   for non Emergency reports - Fraud, Harassing Phone Calls, Lost Property, Theft, Vandalism, Vehicle Burglary and Vehicle Tampering

 

Willow Glen Neighborhood Community Policing  -  http://www.sjpd.org/MyNeighborhood.cfm?sja_did=15020   You can search your Neigbhorhood Crime Statistics - http://www.sjpd.org/PoliceData.cfm   ( Note: due to administrative backlog due to staff shortages the crime information will be 4-6 weeks before showing on this system, in late 2005-early 2006 a new automated system will reduce the report delay )

 

 

San Jose Fire Department  -

Fire Department – Contact Information at 408-277-4444

http://www.sjfd.org/phones.htm

 

Fire Department - Public Information Officer at 408-277-4444

http://www.sjfd.org/

 

Fire Department – Vial of Life  ( Lifesaving Information For Emergencies )

http://www.sjfd.org/vial.htm

 

Fire Department – Public Education Request Form 

http://www.sjfd.org/PubEd/pubrequest.pdf

 

Willow Glen’s Fire Department - Station 6 is located at Minnesota and Cherry Avenue

 

 

Code Enforcement - is primarily the responsibility of Planning Department – Code Enforcement Division -  408-277-4528 -   Other city departments  ( Airport, Animal Care, City Arborist,                                ) have code enforcement responsibilities  The following  topic list is in A-Z order:

Abandoned Shopping Carts - Call 408-277- 4000   - All information is kept confidential.

Email   customerservice@sanjoseca.gov     to report Abandoned carts www.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/sj_cartreport.asp

 

Abandoned, Inoperable, or Unregistered / Expired Registration Vehicles on Private Streets or Property – City of San Jose - Code Enforcement  at 408-277-4528  All information is kept confidential.

Electronic Blight Report  https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/blightReport.htm

 

Inoperable, or Unregistered / Expired Registration Vehicles – Free Towing for Registered Owners on Private Streets or Property – City of San Jose – Free Towing to Disposal Yard for Vehicle Registered Owners – 408-277-4931

 

Abandoned, Disassembled. Expired Registration, Inoperable, Uninsured or Unregistered Vehicles on Public Streets or Property at 408-277-5305

Electronic Form   https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/blightreport.htm

 

Airport Flight Tracking – to Lookup Aircraft making noise over your neighborhood

http://www.sjc.org/community/monitor.html

 

Airport Noise Complaints – City of San Jose Airport – Noise Report Recorder at 408-452-0707 - ( 24-hour ) Please be prepared to provide: • Name  • Address • Phone Number • Date/ Time of Event(s)

Email: noisecenter@sjc.org    and    sjcnoise@yahoo.com

http://www.sjc.org/community/noise.html

 

Airport Noise Control Information – San Jose Airport  - Boeing Corporation

http://www.boeing.com/commercial/noise/san_jose.html

 

Anti Graffati - Hot Line  - 408-277-2759

Electronic Form  https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/blightReport.htm

 

Animals – Stray or Injured Animals  - City of San Josι Animal Care and Services Division Phone 408-578- 7297 (PAWS)

 

Barking Dog Complaints or other Animal Concerns- City of San Josι Animal Care and Services Division at 408- 578-7297. (PAWS )

Email

 

City Council District 6 - Map –  City of San Jose – Council member Ken Yeager –  408-277-5166   District6@sanjoseca.gov      

http://www.sanjoseca.gov/district6/d6map.pdf  

 

City Council District 9 - Map – City of San Jose – Council member Judy Chirco –  408-535-4909   judy.chirco@sanjoseca.gov

http://www.sanjoseca.gov/planning/data/council_dist/dist9.html

 

Code Enforcement – City of San Jose – Planning - Code Enforcement investigates complaints about Municipal Code violations relating to health, safety, nuisances, housing, and zoning at 408-277-4528.

Email:

http://www.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/   - Code Enforcement Division

https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/blightReport.htm -  On Line Electronic Code Enforcement Blight Report –  Abandoned / Inoperable vehicles, Parking – lawns or unpaved lots, Trash, Vacant Buildings, or Weeds on Private Property

https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/emaillist.htm  -  On Line Electronic Code Enforcement - Non Blight Report  – Illegal Tree Removal / Trimming, or other issues

 

Customer Service Call Center – 408-535-3500 – ( City of San Jose ) is open  24 hours / 7 days to asnser you questions concerning Code Enforcement or other questions

 

Neighborhood Trouble Shooter - an excellent reference guide designed by City of San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) for residents to identify city and community resources to answer questions and solve neighborhood and community problems.

http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/ts.htm

 

Pedestrian Safety - Street Smarts Program – San Jose Department of Transportation – a public education campaign to change driver, pedestrian and bicyclists behavior program to improve safety 

http://www.getstreetsmarts.org/pr.html

 

Santa Clara County -

http://www.sccgov.org/site/0,4760,sid=10710,00.html

 

Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program – 408-299-7300

Santa Clara County – Vector Control ( mosquitoes, rodents, wildlife, and insects of medical significance ) - 408-792-5010 or 800- 675-1155 http://www.scvmed.org/scc/assets/docs/364183WEST%20NILE%20VIRUS%20FLYER.pdf   -

Santa Clara County – Vector Control West Nile Virus Prevention  -  http://www.scvmed.org/site/0,4760,sid%253D262810,00.html

Santa Clara Valley Water District – 408-265-2600 - Contacts for various departments or issues -

http://www.valleywater.org/Contact_Us/index.shtm

 

Santa Clara Valley Water District – 408-265-2600 - On Line Creek Maintenance Request Form 

http://www.valleywater.org/Water/Watersheds_-_streams_and_floods/Taking_care_of_streams/Service_request_form.cfm

 

Tree Removal / Tree Trimming Permits  - All trees in Park Strip ( area between sidewalk and curb ) – City Arborist – Dept of Transportation – 408-

 

Tree Removal Permit – Private Property for All trees greater than 56 in circumfirmances or 17 Ύ inch diameter  - Planning Department - 408-277

Electronic Form   https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/codeEnforcement/emaillist.htm

 

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