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. 2022 Jan 29;22(2):437–453. doi: 10.1007/s11115-021-00542-4

Table 4.

San Jose Police Department Core Services

Crime Prevention and Community Education

Community education and partnerships to reduce criminal activity and enhance public safety

Respond to Calls for Service and Patrol Support

24-h emergency and non-emergency police response, including crimes against persons and property, disturbances, traffic accidents, disasters, and medical emergencies

Investigative Services

Objective examination of events through the collection of evidence, interviewing of witnesses, the interrogation of suspects, and other activities, to arrive at a resolution or successful prosecution

Regulatory Services

Mandated regulation and permitting of businesses and activities, such as adult businesses, card rooms and cannabis-related businesses

Strategic Support:

Department Management, Public Information, Fiscal Integrity, Systems Availability, Recruiting/Training, Facilities and Vehicle Management, Wellness of the Workforce, and Safety

Source: City of San Jose, 2020b