""It's concerning that we're still seeing most use of force and chemical agents used in an environment where many people have mental health issues and disabilities," Jose Valle, a community organizer with Silicon Valley De-Bug, told San José Spotlight."
""Over the past several years, our office has strengthened training in deescalation, crisis intervention, communication techniques and tactical decision‑making," Jonsen told San José Spotlight."
""We have also emphasized strong supervisory review, ongoing coaching and early intervention practices that support deputies in the field," Jonsen added."
The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reported a decline in use of force incidents, with 603 occurrences in 2025, down from 621 in 2024. The report indicates one fatality in 2025, contrasting with zero in the previous year. Most incidents occurred in jails, with a notable use of chemical agents. Despite the overall decline, there was an increase in force used to prevent assaults and self-harm. Sheriff Jonsen attributes the decrease to enhanced training and Taser deployment.
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