In Honor of Officer John Covelesk, Badge #70

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 09:27

On the night of November 15, 1950 Officer Covelesk was working a midnight walking beat in the downtown area. Officer Covalesk located a door at 42 East San Fernando that had been pried open. As Officer Covelesk entered the building, the suspect, who had been hiding inside, opened fire from 4-5 feet away striking Officer Covalesk twice in the chest. As he was going down, Officer Covalesk drew his revolver and returned fire 6 times striking the suspect twice. The suspect then stood over the still-conscious Officer Covalesk and fired one more round killing him.

Remembering San Jose Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 08:51

Today we remember the life and service of fallen San Jose Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana. Officer Fontana was gunned down while making a routine traffic stop early in the morning on an Almaden street.


Remembering Fallen San Jose Police Officer Desmond Casey

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Wed, 10/25/2017 - 10:15

On October 25th, we remember fallen San Jose Police Officer Desmond Casey. On October 25, 1999 Officer Casey was killed while piloting the department's helicopter.


Below is the department's official account of Officer Casey's story.


Remembering the Fallen: Officer Robert Wirht

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 08:27

Officer Robert Wirht was killed on September 8, 1988, while on a police motorcycle pursuing a speeding motorist, and then being struck by another errant motorist in traffic.

UCOPS Executive Board Statement: Police Group Calls Foul on Extremists Using "Thin Blue Line"

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 08:07

Contact:
Scott Treibitz
703.626.1407
scott@tricompr.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2017


UCOPS Executive Board Statement
Police Group Calls Foul on Extremists Using "Thin Blue Line"


Remembering Fallen San Jose Police Officer Richard Huerta

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Sat, 08/05/2017 - 19:45

On August 6th we remember fallen San Jose Police Officer Richard Huerta. On August 6, 1970, Officer Huerta was killed by gunshots from a pedestrian intent on randomly killing any officer he encountered.


Below is the department’s official account of his story.


Remembering Fallen San Jose Police Officer Henry Bunch

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Mon, 07/31/2017 - 13:40

On July 29, 1985, 33-year-old Officer Bunch was killed when an intoxicated arrestee wrestled his gun away and shot him. 

Below is the department’s official account of his story.

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