Brian Shab @SJPD_AC_Shab

October 1st is National Coffee with a Cop Day! This day is dedicated to encouraging positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and communities across the nation. For SJPD, it’s a great reason for us to hang out with our San Jose residents and enjoy conversations over…

See something, say something. With the help of our 311 system and neighbors that care, @SanJosePD arrested two juveniles suspected of a gang-related vandalism spree. Early intervention matters — it protects our community, shows kids that crime has consequences, and helps reduce…

This morning, SJPD Chief Joseph and Assistant Chief Shab joined the Cadillac Winchester Neighborhood Association to help clean up litter throughout the community. Working side by side with our neighbors and meeting a few new ones along the way, is how we build a cleaner, safer…

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Metro Team 2, with support from MERGE, concluded a long-term narcotics investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect selling various drugs. Two searche warrants yielded ~30 lbs of marijuana, ketamine, cocaine, a semiautomatic pistol, and $30K+ cash.

Last week, a brazen smash-and-grab shook our community. This week, as our @SanJosePD detectives work to bring those responsible to justice, we’re taking action — teaming up with the District Attorney’s Office to provide devices to 200 businesses that will connect their security…

Over the weekend, a proactive patrol officer from Foothill Division conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle occupied by an adult male, adult female and 16 year old male juvenile in a neighborhood in San Jose. During the course of the investigation, the officer…

Thank you to the Plata Arroyo Neighborhood Association for your warm hospitality today and your continued support over the years! Connection, trust, and showing up for one another is what keeps our neighborhoods safe. This is what strong community relationships are all about.…

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Congratulations to two of our officers celebrating their 1-year anniversary with SJPD! In just a year, they’ve embraced the San José Way—earning trust through strong community relationships while carrying forward the tradition of proactive policing that keeps our city safe.…

No good comes from a car full of gang members, including a wanted felon already prohibited from possessing a firearm, roaming our downtown streets armed with a pistol. VCET Team 2 conducted a stop near 2nd and E. San Fernando. One suspect had a loaded concealed gun and a felony…

Today, we honor the legacy and leadership of the women of the San José Police Department, from the first female sworn officer in 1945 to the dedicated serving today. For generations, they have protected our community with courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the…

Privately manufactured firearms, drugs, and probationers prohibited from possessing firearms are a dangerous mix. Over the weekend, SJPD Foothill Division Officers seized two ghost guns and narcotics during separate traffic stops. One stop involved a probationer, the other…

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From the ice cream truck to stickers and smiles, SJPD loved connecting with our neighbors at the National Night Out event held at Mayfair Community Center today. Chief Joseph even hopped in to hand out ice cream! Huge thank you to the organizers for bringing the community…

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How do you keep violent crime down? Prevent it before it happens. VCET officers stopped a car in the downtown area for multiple violations. A search revealed two loaded guns—one stolen in a burglary. Two suspected gang members, including a convicted felon, were booked on…

We're back on top! 💪 Credit to the men and women of the SJPD for their hard work, and to our community for their support. It is truly a team effort! smartasset.com/data-studies/a…

Three must be our lucky number! We had three lateral hires from three different law enforcement agencies! We are excited to welcome these new officers to our SJPD family. Let’s see if we can make our next lucky number ten… 😂🤔

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The remarkable 100% clearance rate is a testament to the hard work of the men and women of SJPD and the high level of trust our community has in us. We are proud of the work we have put in to both reduce crime and build strong relationships! mercurynews.com/2025/08/30/a-c…

Not your average 9 to 5. In this episode of My Job in 60 Seconds, Officer Nuno shares what it takes to be a MERGE Operator on SJPD’s elite SWAT team. Think you have what it takes? Apply today! @ SJPDYOU.com

Explosive detection? ✅ Explosive affection? ✅ Happy #InternationalDogDay from Gus, one of the SJPD bomb dogs who keep us safe…and smothers us with slobber. 🐾💙 No humans were harmed in the making of this video (though the investigation is active and ongoing). 🐶

Over the weekend, while proactively patrolling a neighborhood in San Jose, SJPD Officers observed a group of adult males drinking alcoholic beverages in public. When Officers made contact, they discovered one suspect was on probation and the other in possession of…

🎒🚔 It may be back to school season, but we keep San José safe year-round! 🚸 Earlier today, a Foothill Division Officer followed up on a tip regarding a juvenile believed to be affiliated with a gang and in possession of a firearm. With recent gang investigative experience,…