Four years after it was initially recommended by the city's civilian police auditor, the San Jose Police Department is expected to begin classifying instances where officers point their guns at people as a use of force.
The unexpected retirement announcement of San Jose's civilian police watchdog followed an embarrassing episode at a community event in which she appeared to drunkenly accost police officers working security at the venue.
The unexpected retirement announcement of San Jose's civilian police watchdog followed an embarrassing episode at a community event in which she appeared to drunkenly accost police officers working security at the venue.
Retired longtime prosecutor Karyn Sinunu-Towery has been appointed to serve as acting Independent Police Auditor for San Jose following the sudden departure of the previous auditor, the city announced Tuesday.