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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
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Crimes Not In Progress, such as : Thefts, Juvenile complaints,
Vandalism, Property damage, Violation of restraining order, Fraud, Graffiti,
Illegal dumping, and Cashing bad checks
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Telephone misuse, Call 911 if
threatening or involving domestic violence
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Stolen Vehicles / Abandoned vehicles
if suspected stolen
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Noise disturbances, such as loud music
or loud parties
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Lost or found property
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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
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Parking complaints - Illegal parking, abandoned / inoperable
vehicles or disassembled vehicles on public streets / blocking sidewalks or
disabled parking ( Planning )
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Illegal / No Permit Tree Removals /
Trimming ( Planning / City Arborist )
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Barking dogs / Injured / Lost Animals ( Animal Services )
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Blocking Public Streets ( Public Works
)
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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
http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/pdf/LEAcontact.pdf
Megans Law State of
California Attorney General / Department of Justice 916-227-4974
Email MegansLaw@doj.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
- Emergency 911
/ From Cell Phone in San Jose Call 408-277-8911
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Crime Prevention (Neighborhood Watch) -
408-277-4133
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Crime Stoppers ( Anonymous ) 408- 947-7867
(STOP)
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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
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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
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 -
http://www.sjfd.org/phones.htm
Fire Department Vial of Life ( Lifesaving
Information For Emergencies )
Fire Department Public Education Request
Form
http://www.sjfd.org/PubEd/pubrequest.pdf
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.
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
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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.
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
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