The sheriff should hold his or herself to the same standards as the public. She would hold instructors accountable for the end results if employees are not properly trained, she said.Regarding the office's use of its budget, Nagaye said that if elected, "I would hire a forensic accountant to find out where the pitfalls are with money. Thinking you can't be held accountable is narcissistic. Sign up for the Peninsula Foodist newsletter. However, as a government agency, we need to maintain our presence to share information with the public, especially if it can save lives during an emergency. Circulation & Delivery "The number one change she would make as sheriff is increasing transparency. I'm not above anything. "I've done about every job you can do. She said she wants to break bread with people so that they will feel they can trust and confide in the deputies when they face hate crimes or other problems in their communities. Redwood City Pulse, 2023 Mountain View Online Update: Former Palo Alto police Chief Robert "Bob" Jonsen declared victory in a tight race with Kevin. Sorry, but further commenting on this topic has been closed. On April 21, the League of Women Voters of San Jose/Santa Clara hosted a forum for the five candidates for Sheriff of Santa Clara County: Sean Donte Allen, Kevin Jensen, Robert "Bob Jonsen, Christine Nagaye, Anh T. Colton (unable to attend). General Contact Information: Main Number: (408) 299-5151 Media Line: (408) 299-5119 Office of the County Executive He looks for people who are willing to do the right thing even if it's not popular, he said. Under Jonsen, the department banned neck holds and advocated for the new public safety building, which is under construction. "I understand the need for community-based, world-class law enforcement. The state Attorney General's Office cleared Christopher Schumb of two felony charges Monday morning, citing lack of evidence. Equity "is the primary issue of this election carrying the momentum of the last two years where we have done so much around race and equality," Jonsen said. Blogs The fifth candidate, Ahn Colton, 48, lists herself as a mother. Nowhere in the transcripts is there testimony that explicitly links Smith to the alleged scheme, beyond her statutory authority as the only person in her office who can approve CCW permits. He would institute listening sessions with the community and hear about any problems people have with deputies or other personnel, he said.The most important quality he wants in his deputiesAllen wants employees with integrity, commitment, objectivity and who are problem solvers. The incidents are listed only after officers have left the scene, however, and do not show the exact locations of the calls.Communities of colorEquity "is the primary issue of this election carrying the momentum of the last two years where we have done so much around race and equality," Jonsen said.His department began recording hate incidents after local hate crimes and incidents increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. ", RELATED: Researchers are honing in on potential Fentanyl vaccine amid national opioid crisis. Help sustain the local news you depend on. The police auditor now reviews supervisory inquiry investigations, internal employee complaints of discrimination, harassment or retaliation and any use-of-force investigation where a baton, chemical agent, Taser, less-lethal projectile, canine or firearm is used, or when a subject's injuries as a result of a police use of force require treatment beyond minor medical care in the field, his website noted.Encryption of police-scanner communicationsJonsen notes that after fully encrypting radio communications, his department launched a "Calls for Service" interactive map that shows incidents to which officers have responded in the past 24 hours. When an application would come in, Cooks said hed notify Glennon or one of their superiors and that was usually the extent of his involvement. The early defining experience of his arrest taught him about the perspectives of people with criminal records and about how racism and stereotyping can destroy lives. That's why I'm great for this position.". As sheriff, he would work to change the department's culture starting at the top through internal review and investigations and by improving training and evaluations. Reginald Cooks, the first PIO from the sheriffs custody division, assumed the role in 2017 and worked over the ensuing couple of years alongside Glennon at first and later with then-Deputy Michael Low. Did it seem a little odd that instead of this guy going to the Sheriff's Office and handling his business, he was doing it at Starbucks? Deputy District Attorney John Chase asked Cooks during his second round of testimony. (Illustration by Kathy Manlapaz). Smiths close aide, Capt. "Just because I'm an elected official doesn't mean I don't have to follow the rules. However, in 2019, Jonsen and City Manager Ed Shikada pushed to remove "complaints and investigations of internal personnel or human resources matters" from review by the city's Independent Police Auditor. To be honest, Low told Braker, I was new. From day one, I would be handing over all documents to the Board of Supervisors and (Independent Police Auditor) Michael Gennaco that they have asked for. Part of that effort comes in finding out how these men got the fentanyl in the first place. Endorsements: Wide ranging, including the Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriffs' Association, Santa Clara County Correctional Peace Officers' Association, multiple fire and police groups and individuals, including retired Palo Alto police Chief Dennis Burns. In Santa Clara County, however, it seems the vast majority of applicants never got a chance to take those prerequisite steps. He rose to the rank of captain and held the post of assistant chief in the Department of Correction for two years. Jonsen, 59, a Palo Alto resident, has worked in law enforcement for 36 years. I mean, sitting here at a grand jury after my phone has been confiscated, yes.. She said she would have an ongoing "meet the deputies" program to improve the agency's relationship with the community. "We have to earn it. During her training sessions, Nagaye said she focuses on getting deputies to stop thinking about "going hands on" with inmates as a first resort. Voters either looked the other way or people didnt have a lot of knowledge or interest.. He has instituted mindfulness strategies to improve officers' well-being.Jonsen has been criticized, however, for a lack of transparency, including his January 2021 decision to encrypt all police radio communications, without warning, which prevents the media and other members of the public from monitoring and independently verifying incidents and police activity.He took the action due to a 2020 Department of Justice directive that prohibits the public dissemination of personally identifiable information such as names and driver's license numbers. When people can't get information from the news and the sheriff is not responsive, it creates distrust in the community, she said.Encryption of police-scanner communications"I am the only candidate to call for ending the encryption of radios, and I have been calling for the end of this policy since launching my campaign. The most important quality he wants in his deputies. Her failure to produce documents to the county's Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring caused the county Board of Supervisors to unanimously confer a vote of no confidence on her last August.She now faces potential removal from office after being accused by a civil grand jury of corrupt misconduct. Santa Clara County: Who can build trust? She would provide social workers and inmate education to help address issues that cause recidivism. Her father-in-law doesn't know if he will be targeted when he goes out. Allen said he would also focus on proper training of deputies in de-escalation techniques so that uses of force and weapons are last responses. Our office supports first responders, including fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical . I have nothing to hide. In the 20 years I've been in this agency I only used pepper spray one time and I was ordered to use it," she said. After attending high school in Novato, he spent 27 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. There's also a need to get more money for social services, she said. Still, Smith remains the most intriguing figure and the biggest enigma in the case. One may wonder how many concealed weapons are carried around SCC every day WITHOUT a permit. He supports more mental health care facilities for inmates with psychiatric conditions. The incidents are listed only after officers have left the scene, however, and do not show the exact locations of the calls. It's being mismanaged now because people in command-staff positions are without a degree in finance and economics," she said.Endorsements: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the Dean Democratic Club of Silicon Valley; multiple individual donors, many of whom are Santa Clara County Sheriff deputies.Website: nagayeforsheriff.comWhy she says she's the best-qualified candidate"I understand the need for community-based, world-class law enforcement. Nagaye supports having a civilian watchdog to audit law enforcement practices and the management of the county jails. While I am in favor of these efforts towards transparency, I want to ensure that they will be implemented without delay in receiving vital database returns or in any way jeopardizing officers or victims due to such delays," he said.Communities of colorJensen, whose wife is Hispanic, said he would sit down with members of the public, particularly the underserved, to work on problems and gain trust. Jonsen and his wife, a doctor, have two sons and a young grandson. Given how long this has been an issue, thats a problem.. Jonsen also touted his efforts to engage with every person on his staff, initiating a one-on-one meeting to gauge their training and experience and areas where they need to improve. But it has been widely noticed that at least a quarter of the recipients had contributed to Smiths campaigns, in amounts of $100 to $1,000. By showing our complete transparency, it's going to build trust in the community again. Her top brass faces charges of corruption and bribery, and the state attorney general is investigating her office for civil rights violations. If additional money isn't available, she would let deputies take time off from their usual duties to have more thorough training. The fifth candidate, Ahn Colton, 48, lists herself as a mother. "Between enforcement and custody, there are 1,200 deputies, but it's rare to see someone in an executive position come down and talk to the people. Would you do a Live Scan? Braker asked, referring to a background check software. Jonsen notes that after fully encrypting radio communications, his department launched a "Calls for Service" interactive map that shows incidents to which officers have responded in the past 24 hours. Courtesy Bob Jonsen. "For 27 years, I worked for a sheriff's organization. Canny said at Tuesdays news conference that a lack of mental health resources and the criminalization of mental illness has forced Smiths office to do an impossible task., Mental illness is a public health crisis, not a criminal justice problem, she said. But the biggest driver of CCW applications, by far, according to Glennon, was Capt. There he handed over a $45,000 check made out to the Santa Clara County Public Safety Alliance, a pro-Smith independent expenditure committee whose finances were co-managed by Schumb. So we would usually tell people that we would get to it, but there is a backlog, Glennon said. Finally, it would be interest to know if the application of official scrutiny would ever actually fix the corruption or just stop for awhile while they are being scrutinized but will go back to oppressing individuals rights under the law. The department is also documenting microaggressions to track hate-incident patterns to proactively intervene before they escalate to crimes.Everyone deserves equal protection "regardless of their ZIP code," he said.As sheriff, he said, he would continue community policing and engage in outreach to help all areas of the community.The most important quality he wants in his deputies"Compassion, respect and integrity.