Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year, but it is also an important time to practice fire and personal safety. The occurrence of fire increases around Halloween due to the use of candles as decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Halloween decorations are the cause of over 1,000 homes fires each year. Never use candles to light jack-o’-lanterns, use battery powered lights. Instruct children to stay away from open flames. Be extremely careful

No house is absolutely burglar‐proof if professional burglars are set on getting in. They would be the first to admit that you can discourage burglars if you tighten up your home security. You can begin this process by identifying weak areas and fixing them. The checklist below will assist you in systematically surveying your home and your practices. Every “No” check mark shows a weak point. As you eliminate the “No” check marks, you improve your protection. Any security meas

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Fireworks are classified as explosives and have caused loss of hands, eyesight, and have even been fatal. Fireworks have caused many fires and costly property damage. Fireworks use is frightening to many pets as well as wildlife, and the peak loss of pets during the year occurs over the 4th of July. Fireworks are also toxic pollutants both to air and water. You can help create a safer, healthier community by enjoying fireworks only at permitted public displays and by not usi

BVNA encourages the entire community to take this oppertunity to ask questions and express your personal concerns, directly with our District 6 Councilwoman and other City officials regarding public and traffic safety including but not limited to: Property crimes Gang intervention/activity Traffic/Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Neighborhood watch programs Police/Fire/Medical response times Preventative Policing Public Safety Town Hall Meeting When: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6:30

The U.S. Geological Survey says a pair of minor earthquakes just a few hours apart rattled the San Jose, South Bay Area. The Mercury News of San Jose, citing the USGS, reports a 3.1 magnitude quake hit an area northeast of San Martin at 7:19 p.m. Tuesday. A stronger 3.9 magnitude quake hit at 10:32 p.m. northeast of Alum Rock. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. What to do after an earthquake Expect aftershocks hours, days, or weeks after the main quake. Af

SAN JOSE — Police are investigating a shooting that wounded a man Tuesday night in San Jose’s Buena Vista neighborhood. Just after 7 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 1700 block of Scott Street, between Leigh and Richmond avenues. They arrived to find a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound, said Officer Gina Tepoorten of the San Jose Police Department. Tepoorten said the victim, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital with non-life-t

Police late Tuesday are investigating a shooting in San Jose. The shooting was reported in the area of Scott Street and Richmond Avenue, in the city's Burbank neighborhood just north of Interstate 280. An officer on scene said the victim has non-life threatening injuries following the shooting. No other information was immediately available. For more information see: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Police-Investigating-Shooting-in-San-Jose-465338203.html #Police #Crime

On October 17, 2017, the San Jose City Council passed the Firearm Safe Storage Ordinance, which requires firearms to be safely stored in a locked container or disabled with a trigger lock upon leaving your residence. This ordinance requires the locked container to be meet state standards which can be found here: https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/gunsafe The state roster of Firearm Safety Devices can be found here https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/fsdcertlist This ordinance goes into eff

Halloween is a fun and exciting time of year, but it is also an important time to practice fire and personal safety. The occurrence of fire increases around Halloween due to the use of candles as decorations. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Halloween decorations are the cause of over 1,000 homes fires each year. Never use candles to light jack-o’-lanterns, use battery powered lights. Instruct children to stay away from open flames. Be extremely careful

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The City of San José wants your help in fighting crime by taking part in the Camera Registry Program (CRP). The CRP allows residents and business owners to register the locations of their video surveillance systems with the City. When a crime occurs, police will be able to identify the locations of nearby video cameras and enlist the assistance of the community to help officers collect video evidence and follow up on leads. Through the program, SJPD will be able to directly