San Jose Police Department, CA
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This table provides links to select on-line resources including informational documents and forms. Depending on your need or interest, these resources may be filled out on-line, or downloaded, printed, and mailed to the Department.
Check the Fee Schedule for a list of associated document production fees.
For contact information and mailing address, see SJPD Contact List.
| Form/Documents |
Purpose / Description |
|---|---|
| CCW - Apply Online via the Permits Unit - Permits Online | Application for a license To Carry a Concealed Weapon. |
| Police Visa Clearance Letter (English) | This letter is used for Visa and Immigration purposes. |
| Police Visa Clearance Letter (Spanish) |
This letter is used for Visa and Immigration purposes. |
| Personal Inventory Police Property Loss Report [Form 200-3B] |
To keep as a record for insurance purposes or Police reports in the event of theft of property. |
| Records For Public Review |
Visit our records portal for public records available by statute. |
| Public Records Act Requests Form (English) | |
| Public Records Act Requests Form (Vietnamese) | |
| Public Records Act Requests Form (Spanish) | |
| Police Report Request Only |
Formal request for police reports (Traffic Accident Reports and Crime Reports) |
Police Policies & Administrative Documents
| Form/Documents | Purpose / Description |
|---|---|
| Automated License Plate Reader Policy |
San Jose Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Policy, in accordance with California Civil Code (CCC) section 1798.90.51 |
| Child Abuse Protocol For Law Enforcement - 2023 | The investigative techniques and procedures outlined in this Protocol acknowledge the importance of collaborative efforts and the need for partners in investigating child abuse cases. |
| Communications Interception Technology Policy | San Jose Police Department's Cellular Communications Interception Technology (CCIT) Policy, in accordance with California Government Code 53166 and the ECPA. |
| Duty Manual REDACTED (PDF) | San Jose Police Department - Policies, Rules, Procedures |
| Language Access Plan (Español), (Tiếng Việt) | Describes the department's multi-language resources and the plan to make vital content available to the non-English speaking community. |
| Military Equipment Guidelines (DRAFT) | Policies and procedures for the funding, approval, acquisition, reporting, and use of military equipment per Government Code §§ 7070 - 7073. |
| Military Equipment Inventory (DRAFT) | Inventory of police equipment defined by statute as military equipment. |
| Military Equipment Inventory - Requested (DRAFT) |
Requested military equipment 2022 |
| Officer Involved Shooting FAQs and Procedures | Frequently asked questions and links to policies and procedures related to officer involved shootings (OIS). |
| U-Visa Information | A U-Visa is a temporary visa, available to certain crime victims who assist law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crimes, to remain in the United States for up to 4 years and then gain legal status to live and work in the United States. |
| San Jose Police Department Traffic and Pedestrian Stop Study |
In February 2016, the City of San Jose contracted with the Center for Law and Human Behavior at The University of Texas at El Paso to conduct this statistical analysis of the San Jose Police Department's (SJPD) limited detention (or stop) data collected from September 1, 2013 through March 31, 2016. |
Frequently Requested Police Documents
| Form/Documents | Purpose / Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Detention Policy | ||
| Memo 2013-020 Limited Detention | Duty Manual Addition L5108 - Policy describing how SJPD documents demographic information related to limited detentions resulting from self-initiated pedestrian and/or vehicle stops. | English | Español | Tiếng Việt |
| Memo 2013-031 Limited Detention | Duty Manual Revision – L5108 documenting limited detentions during self-initiated pedestrian and/or vehicle stops | English | Español | Tiếng Việt |
| Massage Ordinance (2016) | Ordinance #29662 adding a Purpose section and other clarifications including requiring certification for massage therapists, and mandatory reporting to Police Chief. | English | Español | Tiếng Việt |
| Towing Procedures Memo |
Police Department's Updated Towing Procedures | English | Español | Tiếng Việt |
Permits & Applications
Visit the Permits Unit page for a complete list of available Online Permits and Downloadable Forms