Readers,
Every other Thursday, we post columns by Beat Cop, one of over 1,300 sworn San Jose police officers who keep us safe by protecting our streets and neighborhoods. So far, Beat Cop has commented on the rise of burglaries in San Jose and what citizens can do to prevent it, exposed deficiencies in police staffing and budgeting, and informed us of new programs that help residents and business owners fight back against vandalism.
To be sure, Beat Cop has plenty more stories to tell, but this week, we’re debuting a new feature of Protect San Jose that will allow you to ask direct questions of San Jose’s finest. If you’ve ever wondered why three or four black-and-whites were needed for the same traffic stop, or how many cops are patrolling your neighborhood on any given night, or what eight years of budget cuts mean to the average cop on the street, now’s your chance to Ask Beat Cop.
If you’d like to submit a question, click here and fill out the form provided. Be sure to include your first name and email address. Beat Cop will respond to all of your questions and even blog some answers in the bi-weekly Beat Cop column.
We hope you enjoy this new experiment. Stay safe.
Protect San Jose
Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Officer,
ReplyDeleteI live near Houge Park in D9. Every night after 10 pm, there are teenagers at the play ground drinking and smoking pot. I never see any Police Officers patrol there. Why not? Is it because you are short staffed?
Kathleen: Thanks for participating in Ask Beat Cop!
ReplyDeleteA reminder to all: If you have a question for Beat Cop, click the link in the above blog. It will take you to a form you can use to submit your question and receive a personal email response.
PSJ,
ReplyDeleteSorry. I submitted my question correctly this time. Pays to read instructions better! ;-)