SJ Police Officers' Association accuses department of corruption, misconduct
Briefly

The San Jose Police Officers' Association alleges significant issues within the San Jose Police Department, including incompetence, corruption, and a broken disciplinary process. The union claims a pattern of misconduct within the Internal Affairs Department, saying this misconduct is sanctioned by high-ranking officials. Specific allegations include altered official documents, as highlighted in an incident involving Deputy Chief Brian Spears, whose actions led to an officer’s dismissal. POA President Steve Slack calls for greater accountability from command staff, contrasting their treatment with the accountability experienced by rank-and-file officers.
The San Jose Police Officers' Association denounces incompetence, falsehoods, and corruption, emphasizing a broken discipline process that reflects systemic issues within the SJPD.
The POA highlights a pattern of misconduct within the Internal Affairs Department, alleging outrageous conduct sanctioned by the highest levels within the San Jose Police Department.
POA President Steve Slack demands accountability from command staff, questioning why bureaucratic decision-makers are not also held responsible for misconduct within the department.
Claims include an incident where Deputy Chief Brian Spears allegedly altered an official document using correction fluid, leading to an officer's dismissal due to a changed investigation subject.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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