Today, we remember two fallen San Jose Police Officers

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 15:10

Today, we remember fallen San Jose Police Officers Gordon Silva and Gene Simpson. On January 20, 1989, Simpson and Silva were killed in a firefight with a mentally ill pedestrian who wrestled Simpson's gun away. Below is an account of this terrible tragedy that was published in the Mercury News following their deaths.



In honor of Officer John Covelesk, Badge #70

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Sun, 11/15/2015 - 07:52

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.


Remembering San Jose Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 15:13

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. Fontana was only on the police force a few months before his murder.  (you can read more about Officer Fontana here).


Remembering Fallen San Jose Police Officer Desmond Casey

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 09:43

This Sunday, 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 Tue, 09/08/2015 - 10:33

Today we honor fallen San Jose Police Officer Robert Wirht.


Killed on September 8, 1988, while on a police motorcycle pursuing a speeding motorist, and then being struck by another errant motorist in traffic.


Measure B finally begins to fade

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Sat, 08/15/2015 - 08:56

"... In legal terms, the city conceded that Measure B was a mistake, an error, a massive foot fault. The council agreed to ask a judge to invalidate it, to brand it formally as incorrectly designed law." Read the full story on the San Jose Mercury News by clicking here.


Remembering Fallen San Jose Police Officer Richard Huerta

Submitted by Protect San Jose on Thu, 08/06/2015 - 11:48

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.


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