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Apr 04, 2026, 9:29 PM • Domingo Candelas
Summary
Councilmember Domingo Candelas highlights the launch of Connect San Jose, a camera registration program enhancing emergency response by allowing residents to register security cameras and optionally share live feeds with police. He reports the arrest of suspects in a recent violent robbery, underscoring a commitment to public safety. The City Council adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Focus Areas prioritizing community safety, homelessness reduction, neighborhood cleanup, economic growth, and housing development. Additionally, a new ordinance requires police officers to display identification to build trust and improve safety. The newsletter also notes a new collective bargaining agreement granting SJPD officers a 15% pay increase over three years to aid recruitment and retention.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support for Connect San Jose camera registration and live feed integration
- Commitment to public safety and rapid police response
- Support for ordinance requiring police officers to display identification
- Backing the collective bargaining agreement with SJPD for pay increases
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Connect San Jose camera registration program
- City Council Focus Areas for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Ordinance prohibiting police officers from concealing identities
- San José Police Officers' Association collective bargaining agreement
Meetings and events mentioned
- Fall Family Festival at Lake Cunningham on October 25
- Pumpkin Paint Night at Evergreen Community Center
- International Walk to School Day on October 1
- District 8 Community Survey
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Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbor, The San José Police Department recently upgraded their camera registration system (CAM) to a newer program called Connect San Jose . This program is designed to elevate the City's emergency preparedness by allowing our police and fire department to better assess situations and rapidly respond to calls for service.…