Eddie Aubrey, San Jose's Independent Police Auditor, has faced pushback from city leaders regarding his recommendations for increased oversight of police procedures. His annual audit advocated for greater access to police shooting investigations and records regarding minor use-of-force incidents. However, city officials, including the mayor and police chief, unanimously rejected these proposals. They emphasized that the integrity of ongoing investigations and the limited capacity of police resources made these changes infeasible. This decision reflects a broader pattern of limiting the auditor's power since the office's inception, despite incremental expansions in oversight over the past three decades.
"The request prompted unified opposition among the police chief, mayor, city manager and several city council members who argued that preserving the integrity of criminal investigations was paramount."
"Eddie Aubrey's annual police audit report highlights recommendations for closer oversight of police shootings and access to records of minor use-of-force incidents."
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