How
can I obtain a patch from the San José
State University Police Department?
The
San José State University Police
Department receives many requests for
patches. However, we are a public agency
funded by taxpayers and we therefore do
not (and cannot) send our patches to collectors
in the United States or elsewhere.
There are listed below several companies
from whom you may be able to obtain a
copy of our patch.
You can expect to be charged for the
patch as well as mailing costs.
We wish you well in your search for patches!
Shomer-Tec, Inc. P.O. Box 28070
Bellingham, WA 98228-0070
(360) 733-6214
or
Emblem Enterprises, Inc
P.O. Box 10022
Van Nuys, CA 91410-0033
1 (800) 444-5561
1 (818) 780-1950
Does
your agency employ reserve police officers?
The
San José State University Police
Department employs full-time sworn officers
and contracts with police officers from
other agencies to work special events.
However, the legislature of the State
of California has made no provisions for
the California State University to employ
paid or unpaid reserve officers so we
do not.
What
is "Suzanne's Law" and how does
it impact the University Police Department?
"Suzanne's Law" requiring local
police to notify the National Crime Information
Center when someone between 18 and 21
is reported missing was signed into law
by President Bush as part of the national
"Amber Alert" bill on April
30, 2003.
The federal law is named after Suzanne
Lyall, a State University of New York
at Albany student who has been missing
since 1998. Previously police were only
required to report missing persons under
the age of 18. This new law, sponsored
by Congressman John Sweeney (R-NY) is
intended to spur police to initiate prompt
investigations into missing young people.
This change in federal law will have
little impact on the practices of the
San José State University Police
Department because we have always been
very aggressive in investigating reported
missing persons.
What
should I do if I believe someone is stalking
me?
If
you believe that you are being stalked
by someone, contact your local law enforcement
agency and discuss the situation with
them. While statistics clearly indicate
that more women than men are victims of
stalking behaviors - both men and women
can be victimized by stalking behavior.
We at the San José State University
Police Department urge you to contact
us - the sooner the better. There are
state and federal laws dealing with this
criminal behavior and we may be able to
help you. The University Police Department
is located at South Seventh and East San
Salvador Streets and is always open. We
can be reached by telephone at (408) 924-2222
or by dialing 911 (in the event of an
emergency).
Below you will find several on-line
references with additional information
regarding 'stalking'.
How
do I obtain a Restraining Order?
A
Restraining Order is an Order from the
Court that restrains a person from doing
certain acts that the court is prohibiting.
It is a civil procedure, meaning that
in most cases, you must submit a request
to the court asking for a Temporary Restraining
Order, and a date for a hearing where
the Order will be made permanent.
You can do this yourself or you may consult
an attorney. Once an order is in effect,
law enforcement agencies will enforce
violations of the order as a criminal
matter.
In Santa Clara County, you may request
assistance from the people at the advocate
agency known as 'Next Door'.
The first step in obtaining a restraining
order at Next Door is a session with a
client advocate. If you decide to follow
through with the restraining order process,
you then make a Temporary Restraining
Order (TRO) appointment. Your TRO appointment
will take approximately 2 hours. A legal
advocate will help you fill out the proper
forms and write up a declaration (a description
of the abuse). The legal advocate can
assist you with completing the paperwork,
but cannot give you any legal advice.
If you need legal advice, you must contact
an attorney. Next Door will fax-file your
paperwork with the court. Once the Judge
signs the TRO, and the clerk assigns a
hearing date and case number, the TRO
will be faxed back to Next Door for you
to pick up.
If you wish, someone from Next Door can
accompany you to your hearing to provide
information and support.
Next Door charges a fee, depending on
your income and family size, ranging from
complete waiver of the fee to $40. No
one will be turned away due to inability
to pay.
You may be eligible for Next Door’s
Restraining Order and Court Accompaniment
services if you:
- Have been a victim of domestic violence
including:
- physical abuse or threats of violence
by a spouse or former spouse, someone
you have dated or have a child with,
or is a member of your immediate
family.
- Live in Santa Clara County
- Cannot afford an attorney
- Are willing and able to represent
yourself throughout the court process.
What to Bring to your TRO Appointment
Notes about the most recent incidents
of violence, including dates, police
reports, photos, and any other evidence.
Your 3 most recent paycheck stubs,
or proof of public benefits.
Prior court papers, if you have had
another case with the abuser such as
a restraining order, a divorce or a
paternity suit.
24-Hour Hotline: 408-279-2962
24-Hora Linea De Crisis: 408-279-2962
National Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
Links
What
is the law enforcement authority of a University
Police Officer?
The
San José State University Police
Department is a full-service law enforcement
agency employing police officers whose
law enforcement authority is granted under
Section 830.2 of the California Penal
Code. The authority of these officers
extends anywhere within the State of California.
California Penal Code 830.2
The following persons are peace officers
whose authority extends to any place in
the state:
(a) Any member of the Department of the
California Highway Patrol including those
members designated under subdivision (a)
of Section 2250.1 of the Vehicle Code,
provided that the primary duty of the
peace officer is the enforcement of any
law relating to the use or operation of
vehicles upon the highways, or laws pertaining
to the provision of police services for
the protection of state officers, state
properties, and the occupants of state
properties, or both, as set forth in the
Vehicle Code and Government Code.
(b) A member of the University of California
Police Department appointed pursuant to
Section 92600 of the Education Code, provided
that the primary duty of the peace officer
shall be the enforcement of the law within
the area specified in Section 92600 of
the Education Code.
(c) A member of the California State University
Police Departments appointed pursuant
to Section 89560 of the Education Code,
provided that the primary duty of the
peace officer shall be the enforcement
of the law within the area specified in
Section 89560 of the Education Code.
What
is the Uniform Crime Report? What are Part
I and Part II Crimes?
Each year, the San José State
University Police Department submits a
report to the United States Federal Bureau
of Investigation (as does every law enforcement
agency in the United States). This report
is known as the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).
The FBI releases the Uniform Crime Report
to the public each year. The latest UCR
can be found at: http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm
Crimes in the UCR are organized into
Part I and Part II crimes:
Part I (the more serious crimes)
Homicide
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Larceny/Theft
Motor Vehicle Theft |
Part II (generally less serious
crimes)
All other criminal offenses, including:
Simple Assault
Vandalism
Weapons Offenses
Other Sex Offenses
Drug Abuse Violations
Driving Under the Influence
Liquor Law Violations
Public Drunkenness
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Forgery
Counterfeiting
Fraud
Possession of Stolen Property
Etc. |
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