The allegation is serious, a source told the Bay Area News Group that a San Jose officer is accused of masturbating inside a family's home while on duty.
The City of San Jose and San Jose Police Department say they have had enough of police officers tarnishing the department's reputation.
Police Chief Anthony Mata announced on Friday, he wants to make changes to the department's disciplinary process. This would include better transparency for the public when he believes termination is the only option. On Tuesday of this week, during a press conference press conference, I made it clear that I will not make excuses for criminal conduct from a Police Officer. We are and should be held to the highest standards. That is what the public expects of us and what I expect of the men and women who serve and protect San José. Let me start by sharing my commitment to transparency. The days of saying this is a"personnel matter" are over in the San Jose Police Department.