Capt. I feel the right person for the job is not the smoothest talking person that sounded good. That is the County Sheriffs ultimate job duty. Sheriff spokesman Sgt. A look at the best video roundup of snow falling across California, Has CA hit the all-time state snow record? Comments are moderated and approved by administrators. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! My intent is to change not only whats happening at the top of the organization, but some of whos at the top of the organization, Allen told San Jos Spotlight. After submitting seven concealed weapon permit applications to Jensen at a meeting, AS Solution manager Martin Nielsen donated $45,000 -- half of the agreed amount -- to the Santa Clara County Public Safety Alliance, an independent expenditure committee supporting Sheriff Smith. This is my favorite place to work. Santa Clara County Sheriff Sgt. Woman found fatally shot on I-580 off-ramp Prior to being elected as the 29th Sheriff of Santa Clara County, he was the Chief of Police for Palo Alto Police Department (2018-2022). Jensen is also accused of signing off on seven permit recipients who did not complete mandatory firearms proficiency exams including a permit renewal for county Supervisor Mike Wasserman. Were changing the face of journalism by providing an innovative model for delivering reliable, truthful news to the nations 10th largest city. Our jail is among the 100 systems nationwide with an inmate population of more than 1,000. Every captain thats worked on this side of town has made an impact with the community. Capt. He touts his experience working as a correctional officer at Elmwood Correctional Facility, starting in the mid-1980s. Christine Nagaye, Palo Alto Police Chief Robert Jonsen and sheriff Sgt. "CCW licenses should not be given in exchange for campaign donations," Rosen said. Hiscampaign filings do not reflect a total amount raised to date, but the candidate himself says hes raised about $50,000. I was at the sheriff forum and only one candidate said she would uphold the US Constitution. He supports the Board of Supervisors decision to build a new 500-person jail, and he favors adding more mental health resources for inmates. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group), SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 31: Michael Nichols, right, is photographed outside of the San Jose Hall of Justice on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in San Jose, Calif. Nichols was arraigned on conspiracy and bribery charges involving concealed weapon permits in Santa Clara County. "I know a definitive link to Sheriff Smith has not been established based on these indictments, but I'm interested to see how things develop as this investigation continues into the future," said Chris Long, who applied for a CCW permit in 2019, but was denied after months of waiting. San Jos Spotlight is a project of the San Jos News Bureau, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128. How safe is your neighborhood? Im the only candidate who has experience from a large sheriff organization as well as municipalities, and that diversity will serve me well, Jonsen told San Jos Spotlight, adding that his great-great uncle served as sheriff in Santa Clara County in 1870. The new sheriff of San Mateo County, Christina Corpus, has been assembling a command staff that includes a former Realtor who has little law enforcement experience, though he has volunteered with the Woodside Mounted Patrol. Jonsen, 59, spent the last four years working as police chief in Palo Alto. We are not done.". In 2017, another captain had used inmate labor to build arbors and a storage shed. Allen has been in the trenches for bit and dont think he is a good ol boy either. 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He previously reported in Washington, D.C., Salinas and the East Bay, and is a middling triathlete. Five candidates are jockeying for Smiths seat. The remaining four defendants, who were indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges, put off entering pleas until Sept. 21. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group), SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 31: Attorney Harpaul Nahal, left, is photographed outside of the San Jose Hall of Justice on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in San Jose, Calif. Nahal was arraigned on conspiracy and bribery charges involving concealed weapon permits in Santa Clara County. As a lieutenant, Le was the first female president of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Correctional Peace Officers Association, and steered the union's endorsement to Sheriff Laurie Smith this past election. Le apparently ran into trouble when her superiors did not like her project, and when they learned she didn't have a building permit. Sources have told this news organization that Nielsen a central figure in the scheme, who wrote the $45,000 check that touched off the investigation after Smith was re-elected in 2018 cooperated with investigators early on. ALL RIGHT K J!!!!! Whats next for the former Frys HQ in San Jose? MILPITAS, Calif. (KGO) -- Santa Clara County Sheriff's Captain Amy Le got walked off the job at Elmwood Jail this past Friday in tears, her badge and county vehicle taken away. Kevin Jensen said Tuesday that it was "humbling" that two unions want him to run against Sheriff Laurie . Rick Sung as commander of the patrol division. Occupation. There were 44 reported burglaries from January to October of 2021, while 59 burglaries were reported in the same time period in 2022. Rosen reiterated Monday that his offices investigation is still active, but declined to comment on whether prosecutors are any closer to implicating the sheriff. Im the only candidate who has called out the bad behavior and served all the major functions in the Sheriffs Office.. 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All Rights Reserved. The following month, Nielsen and AS Solution, Inc. CEO Christian West met with Nichols, Hahal, and attorney Christopher Scumb at the Sainte Claire Club in San Jose, where Schumb described his fundraising work for Sheriff Smith and told Nielsen to seek out then Sheriff's Lieutenant James Jensen at the Best in the West SWAT competition. After submitting 7 CCW license applications to Jensen at a meeting, AS Solution manager Martin Nielsen donated the first half of that amount to the Santa Clara County. Here are the five candidates running for sheriff in alphabetical order. Though Wasserman is mentioned in the Aug. 6 indictment of Jensen, Schumb, Nahal and Nichols, he too has not been charged. As NBC Bay Area first reported more than a week ago, a criminal grand jury has been looking into allegations of "pay to play" for concealed gun permits in the South Bay. The 16-page indictment, which you can read here , lays out each defendant's alleged role in the scheme to secure a massive campaign contribution for Smith in exchange for concealed gun permits. The morale will get better, then the whole department, Jensen told San Jos Spotlight. The public information officers sergeants Richard Glennon, Reginald Cooks and Michael Low also testified that Jensen was still heavily involved in shepherding the CCW application process despite being promoted out of the PIO office, in a rapid ascendance from sergeant to lieutenant and then captain in just a few years. Kevin Jensen, who announced his run for sheriff last September. Sung is now the assistant sheriff for the administrative division. Monday through Friday through 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. In the 20 years that Neil Valenzuela has worked for the Sheriffs Office, he keeps coming back to Saratoga. SAN JOSE (CBS SF) -- The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that four people -- including a Santa Clara County Sheriff's captain -- have been indicted by. In a statement, the sheriff's office said Jensen will be placed on administrative leave immediately. To do it right you have to first know what is the requirement of the job then figure out if the candidates understand those requirements. Allen, 51, has mostly worked in the jail system. Its not clear if Colton qualifies for sheriff. Jonsen, who filed his papers to run in January, has received endorsements from former state Sen.Jim Bell, the Democratic Asian Pacific American Club and the Sunnyvale Democratic Club. He also notedhes implemented community advisory groups in every command position hes held. And Captain Jenson will even wave the mandated gun testing at a gun range," said Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen. Hiscampaign filings dont reflect a total amount raised to date, but Allen said hesraised $21,000. For a look at more stories and videos by the ABC7 News I-Team go here. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Santa Clara County is getting a new sheriff for the first time in more than two decades, following Laurie Smiths decision to not run for a seventh term. So he is also a liar. Santa Clara County sheriff faces grand jury accusation, no plea yet, Former opponent challenges embattled Santa Clara County sheriff, UPDATE: Santa Clara County pursues investigation of sheriff, Helen Chapman fights to save San Joses open space, Bejarano: Why I quit my East San Jose school board, Out of work: Beloved San Jose reverend faces uphill climb, Silicon Valley students stranded by shuttered schools, San Jose legislator wants to raise foster age. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. When I got my prints taken here, it was my third fingerprinting in probably ten months, as all my jobs involve(d) either working with minors or with school districts that serve minors. Luis later supervised the Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement Team working regional investigations with local, county, state and federal public safety partners. In court Monday, he asked Judge Eric Geffon to re-seal the grand jury transcripts on the grounds that his clients trial rights will be prejudiced by their release.. Moreover, he doesn't have the authority to grant permits nor did he receive anything for processing them. Both Smith and Undersheriff Rick Sung invoked their Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination when they appeared before a criminal grand jury Aug. 3, and refused to answer any questions about the scandal, according to transcripts of the proceedings. Jensen's attorney Harry S. Stern released the following statement to ABC7 News: James is devastated by this development. Donors accounted for fewer than 4% of all CCW applicants over that time period, but constituted about 35% of those awarded permits, according to the records. The recently released autopsy report of Thomas Phan, a 40-year-old homeless man shot and killed by deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on Nov. 16, provided new details . The other three members of her command staff including former Mountain View . Jensen, 58, retired in 2013. Santa Clara County Sheriff candidates Kevin Jensen and Bob Jonsen. "On August 7, 2020, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office publicly announced that Captain James Jensen has been formally charged with felony bribery, conspiracy and falsifying public documents by a Grand Jury.". And were here to provide it. Character is hugeif you dont have the ability to make decisions for the right reasons, it wont work, Jensen said. Harry Stern, Jensens attorney, reiterated that Jensen did not have the power to grant the concealed-gun permits. To avoid the perception of impropriety, Jensen said he wont take any financial contributions from employees. Robert was a member of the Bay Area News Group reporting team awarded the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting for East Bay Times coverage of the fatal "Ghost Ship" fire. it's safer than driving," said Marin County Fire Captain Matt Watson. NIchols owns a company called The Gun Co., which manufactures firearms parts. Schumb is a prominent political backer of the Sheriff and served as Assistant Treasurer for the Santa Clara County Public Safety Alliance, an independent expenditure committee that supported Smith's election bid. From there, he was promoted to lieutenant and came back to Saratoga as the assistant commander of the West Valley Patrol Division. Smiths tenure as sheriff has been marred by scandals and political investigations. End of an era: San Jose antique shops could disappear, Robes, candles and chants: South Bay official in hot water over religious ceremony, Proposed tax law threatens billions in San Jose funding. Sheriff Smith has consistently declined to comment on year-and-a-half-long probe. I havent been provided any evidence at this point, but broadly speaking I believe that all of the folks involved were legally able to obtain the permits. Civil process includes restraining orders, bench warrants, arrest warrants, evictions and any other notice or order from the courts. He may be contacted at 408-868-6612 or email at email Rich Urena. James Jensen, attorney Christopher Schumb, attorney Harpaul Nahal and business owner Michael Nichols allegedly conspired with the CEO and a middle manager of an international security company to offer a $90,000 bribe in exchange for concealed weapons permits, District Attorney Jeff Rosen said. Whether applicants received a permit depended on which group they belonged to. Instead, the application would be filed away and forgotten. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Tracking the drought: Map shows conditions across SF Bay Area, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Jonsen couldnt even run Palo Alto PD. Rosen wanted to make it clear his office will hold any public official accountable for misconduct. If they dont get this then they are oblivious and are incapable of doing a good job if elected. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group), SAN JOSE, CA - AUGUST 31: Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen is photographed outside of the San Jose Hall of Justice on Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in San Jose, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group). It is extremely painful to have his integrity questioned after spending years dedicated to serving the people of Santa Clara County. Reggie Cooks said he couldn't disclose why that happened and offered the following official response: "In . Get San Jos Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox. 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While a captain, he was assigned to oversee various Custody Bureau Divisions, including the Main Jail, Elmwood, Jail Reforms, Support Services, and Administrative Services, as well as the Transportation and Internal Affairs Units. SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- A Santa Clara County Sheriff's captain and three others have been charged in connection with a gun permit bribery scheme, District Attorney Jeff Rosen announced Friday. He got his start in the West Valley working as a patrol deputy and detective before he was assigned as the investigator for the county councils office. The non-donor approval rate plummets even further for applicants who most would consider average citizens. Among the 40 non-donors to be granted concealed gun permits between 2014 and 2018 are three sitting judges, two current members of the San Jose Sharks hockey team, at least one employee of the sheriffs office, and five people who appear to be Santa Clara County reserve deputies. There are some very strong advocates for changes in the jail system, and Im among them, Jensen said. In a surprise turn, West used the defendants Monday arraignment to plead guilty. I live in Palo Alto, am happy that Palo Alto Police Chief Robert Jonson is leaving his Palo Alto position. Jensen lost that election, but he believes the time is right for a new run and cites the support from the association. Known for. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. She is now on paid administrative leave. "I think as an elected official, she needs to come forward and tell the As the new captain assigned to the West Valley patrol division, Im committed to the legacy weve built here in the city of Cupertino, he said. Kevin Jensen, a retired captain with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, is running to replace Laurie Smith. CBS. ", According to the indictment, the alleged criminal activity began in April 2018 with a text from Nichols to attorney Harpaul Nahal, saying, "I need you to meet my buddy that runs the Facebook Executive protection team, followed by: its a potential $50K. Provides investigative services for all of the North/West Santa Clara County unincorporated areas and the contract cities of Saratoga, Cupertino, and Los Altos Hills. In response to a list of questions, Colton referred San Jos Spotlight to aquestionnaireshe filled out for a recent sheriff candidate forum. First published on August 7, 2020 / 11:34 AM. Hope Now we get a real sherriff elected. He said after Friday's news, Sheriff Smith needs to go. document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_5" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_6" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); San Jos residents deserve a trusted source for unbiased, independent political news. To be fair, all candidates seem passionate about wanting to a good job as sheriff and the questions asked are valid questions for any managerial jobs. In addition Robert Johnson has done his best to avoid transparency. The transcripts also contain testimony from three former and current sheriffs public information officers outlining a haphazard process with inconsistent criteria on who got the rarely-issued weapons permits. 1:45 p.m. The defendants are expected to be arraigned on the charges August 31, 2020 at the Hall of Justice in San Jose. As of January, he has raised $72,398. Urena has also served as a field training officer, recruit training officer, detective in the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement team, a sergeant in the West Valley detective division, as a tactical flight observer aboard the sheriffs office helicopter, STAR 1, and as a mentor and leader to deputies. "It's been something of an open secret within the firearms community," Long said. FILE - Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith walks to a news conference in Cupertino, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Capt. I haven't been provided any evidence at this point, but broadly speaking I believe that all of the folks involved were legally able to obtain the permits. Last . The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office named Valenzuela the new commander of the West Valley Patrol Division last month. So I can ask them about the SJ Search and Rescue team and how we can support the new sherriff. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The associations members voted overwhelmingly to support endorsing him.. BY EMILY MIBACH. Local News | He touts his experience working as a correctional officer at Elmwood Correctional Facility, starting in the mid-1980s. When it comes to enforcing the law, which is to say enforcing the Constitution for the United States of America, the Sheriff, being the Chief Law Enforcement Officer, answers to We the People The County Sheriff is a Constitutional Officer elected by the People and bound by oath as guardian of the Peoples unalienable rights secured by the Constitution. The conflict is so real and so grave that fair treatment of Schumb is unlikely unless the district attorneys office is disqualified, Wall wrote in the motion. Jensen has also received endorsements from retired county supervisor Blanca Alvarado, Gilroy Mayor Marie Blankley, Milpitas Mayor Rich Tran and former sheriff Robert Winter. That is what we are doing here.. 5:45 p.m. Lake County sheriff declares a local emergency due to snow. That was the first step in a conspiracy to "help AS Solution, Inc. manager Martin Nielsen procure hard-to-obtain CCW licenses for his company's executive protection agents," according to the indictment. 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(KRON) A retired captain for the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is joining the race to become the next sheriff, now the second opponent looking to unseat current. But the approval rate skyrockets for the 28 applicants who either gave campaign cash to Sheriff Laurie Smith directly or where a family member or employer donated. The DA's investigation began shortly after the general election in 2018, sparked by an inquiry from the Metro Silicon Valley weekly about executive security licensing and an extremely large campaign donation, which was reported in public filings.
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