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Tag: <span>Crime Fighting</span>

Authorities need help identifying man who assaulted bus operator in Milpitas

By Eric Shapiro, June 14, 2022

On Wednesday, May 25, at 5:50PM, a VTA bus operator was violently attacked at the Milpitas Transit Center. The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Transit Patrol (which heads up VTA security) has put out word that they’re seeking help identifying the attacker.

When the operator got off his bus to take a break, he found himself getting knocked hard to the ground. He suffered a concussion as a result. Photographs released by law enforcement to the public show the assailant to be a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 160 pounds, with black hair, a mustache, and a sparse beard.

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Scams

GoMilpitas.com provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report ongoing scams.

Text Phishing Scheme

The suspects in this scam are targeting disability applicants and beneficiaries by sending them text messages on their cellphone asking them to call. The text messages have read, “Disability Alert: Please call 253-xxx-xxxx regarding your recent disability benefits application.” The numbers to call have varied but the wording has been about the same. When the number is called a person claiming to be a Government official asks for personal identifying information. We have received reports of identity theft where victims have fallen for this scam.

Facts related to this scam:

  • Social Security never sends unsolicited text messages.
  • Once you give anyone your personal information, they can use it repeatedly or sell it for others to use.
  • More information on this scam is available on the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General website: https://oig.ssa.gov/scam-awareness/report-the-scam/.

What you can do to combat this scam:

  • Never blindly respond to a text message by calling the number given. Do some research and find the actual number for the entity you are trying to call.
  • Call the agency the person is from directly to verify their identity. Social Security has a toll free number to call: 1-800-772-1213
  • Report the scam to the Social Security Fraud Hotline at http://oig.ssa.gov/report or by phone at 1-800-269-0271.
  • Report the scam to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400.
  • If you have been the victim of Identity Theft then take these steps after you have filed a report with your local law enforcement agency:
    • Place a fraud alert with the credit reporting agencies and provide them with the police report number.
    • Obtain a copy of your credit report and review it to make sure no accounts have been opened without your authorization. Dispute any accounts you did not authorize.
    • Check the inquiry section of your credit report and make sure you made them. Call the telephone number listed for the ones you do not recognize and ask them why they ran your credit.

    Online Employment Scam

    The suspects in this scam either post an advertisement online offering employment or respond to your online solicitation. They almost always communicate with you via text message or email and involve several different variations. They will either send you a check that they want you to cash or they will ask for your account information to deposit money into your account. They will then ask you to send them money via prepaid credit cards or they will have you wire them money. It can take banks several days or more to determine that the checks or deposits are fraudulent and in the meantime you have given your money to the suspect. Your account will be charged for the full amount of the check or deposit plus fees.

    Another variation of this scam is where the suspect sends you a check in the same manner as above then instructs to you buy merchandise or use a service acting as a “Secret Shopper”. In the end, you still end up sending money or merchandise to the suspect and you are at a loss once your bank determines the check or deposit is fraudulent.

    Still another version of this scam deals more specifically with people who advertise online offering childcare. The premise is the suspect is moving to your area and needs someone to care for their wheelchair bound child. They send a large check for wages and costs related to the wheelchair. They want you to cash the check and then send the money to some third party (which is probably another alias of theirs) in order to either purchase the wheelchair or have it shipped. Once again, when the bank determines the check or deposit is fraudulent, your account will be charged for the full amount plus fees.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    • Never follow a link on an unknown email or website unless you know where it will lead you. If you allow your cursor or arrow to hover over a link then the true destination will appear in a text box;
    • Avoid speaking to people using only text or email. Ask to speak with them in person or over the telephone. Be suspicious of people who will not do this or give you excuses why they cannot;
    • If you suspect a check is fraudulent then take it to the issuing bank to verify it or at least telephone the bank. You can also try calling the business or person who is listed as the account holder on check;
    • Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Information on how to do this is on their website;
    • Report the scam to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400

    Tech Support Scam

    The suspects in this scam call you and claim they are from Microsoft Tech support. They talk you into allowing them control of your computer to fix some kind of problem. In some cases they also charge a fee which requires you to give them your credit card number. They will then ask for as much personal information as you will give them because they claim they need it to process the transaction.

    Facts related to this scam:

    • Microsoft does not make unsolicited phone calls.
    • Once you give them control of your computer they are free to obtain any information contained on it as well as place malicious software on it.
    • Most merchants only need your name, card number and billing address to process a credit transaction. Some may need the three digit security code from the back of the card.
    • Merchants do not need to know your birthdate, social security number, mother’s maiden name, etc. in order to process a credit transaction.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • Contact Microsoft directly or visit their scam website;
    • Report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Information on how to do this is on their website;
    • Report the scam to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400

    Telephone Taxes Due Scam

    Someone calls or leaves a message on your answering machine stating you owe taxes. You answer the call or call the number back and the person threatens you with arrest, deportation, etc. if you do not pay the tax immediately. They then instruct you to obtain a prepaid credit card and give them the card number from the front of the card and the code from the back of the card. If you refuse most times another person will call you purporting to be from a local law enforcement agency threatening to arrest you if you do not pay. The caller ID number is most often “spoofed” so that it shows the number for the law enforcement agency.

    Facts related to this scam

    • If you provide the numbers for the prepaid credit card then the person can access the funds anywhere in the world.
    • The IRS always sends taxpayers written notification of any tax due via the US mail.
    • The IRS will never ask for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone.
    • The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department does not work in conjunction with the IRS for tax collection purposes.

    What you can do if you get one of these telephone calls:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • If you know you owe taxes or you think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. The IRS employees at that line can help you with a payment issue, if there really is such an issue;
    • If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think that you owe any taxes (for example, you’ve never received a bill or the caller made some bogus threats as described above), then call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484;
    • If you’ve been targeted by this scam, you should also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their “FTC Complaint Assistant”. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments of your complaint.
    • Call the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400 to verify whether or not an actual Sheriff’s employee is calling you and to file a report.
    • Visit the IRS website for further information about Tax Scams;
    • Learn how to report tax scams.

    Telephone Utilities Due Scam

    This uses the same premise as the tax due scam but the person threatens to have your utility turned off. They demand that you obtain a prepaid credit card and provide them with the numbers. PG&E has more about ongoing telephone and email scams.

    Facts related to this scam:

    • If you provide the numbers for the prepaid credit card then the person can access the funds anywhere in the world;
    • Most utility companies allow for many forms of payments and never require just one;
    • The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department does not work in conjunction with Utility Companies for the collection of money.

    What you can do if you get one of these telephone calls:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • Contact your utility company immediately to verify;
      PG&E contact information
    • Call the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400 to verify whether or not an actual Sheriff’s employee is calling you and to file a report.

    Item Listed for Sale Check Scam

    There are many variations of this scam and many different advertisement modes have been targeted but most lately have been through craigslist. The basic premise is that you list something for sale and the person contacts you to make the purchase. They come up with a story that makes you believe they have a legitimate check coming to you for more than what you are asking. They instruct you to cash the check, take the money out for the purchase, keep money for your trouble and then ultimately send them some amount of money immediately by prepaid credit card or wire. It can take banks several days or more to determine a check is fraudulent and in the meantime you have given your money to the suspect. Your account will be charged for the full amount of the check plus check fees.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    Warrant for your Arrest Scam

    The suspects in this scam call you, identify themselves as law enforcement officers and then direct you to pay a bail or fine to prevent arrest. The reasons for the warrant vary and most recently have been because you supposedly did not report for jury duty. They most often “spoof” the caller ID number to show the number or name of a local law enforcement agency. As with the other scams the suspects instruct you to obtain a prepaid credit card and give them the card number from the front of the card and the code from the back of the card.

    Facts related to this scam:

    • The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department will never demand payment for a warrant over the telephone;
    • Payments related to warrants are handled through the Court that issued the warrant;
    • You will never be restricted to one form of payment;
    • If you provide the numbers for the prepaid credit card then the person can access the funds anywhere in the world.

    What you can do to combat this scam:

    • Don’t call them back or hang up if you are talking to them;
    • Call the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department at 408-808-4400 to determine if an SCCSD employee is actually calling you and to file a report
    • Contact the Court Directly to inquire about bail or fine payment. The link http://www.occourts.org/locations contains court locations and contact information in Santa Clara County.


Verizon Advice about Identity Theft
Stay a step ahead of the scammers. Educate yourself on some of the most common frauds and scams. Site also includes:

Threatening social media trends at MHS: Devious Licks

MUSD’s Board President gathers student leaders to delve into threatening social media trends

September 23, 2021
On September 22, 2021, Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education President Chris Norwood convened a 60-minute Special Board Study Session with student leadership, Milpitas law enforcement and district leaders to discuss social media trends in our school communities and their impact on safety and resource utilization. In attendance were secondary school principals, assistant principals, teachers, students, and student governance leaders from Milpitas High School, Milpitas Middle College High School, Calaveras Hills High School, Thomas Russell Middle School and Rancho Middle School.

It was an eye-opening discussion. Students shared their knowledge of the many different social media trends, concerns, and platforms used most commonly for fun and in education. Three of the biggest student concerns were cyberbullying, unknowingly communicating with strangers and being trolled. Twitch, Discord, YouTube, Instagram, SnapChat, TikTok and other international platforms that pay users for content were mentioned as dominating the hearts and minds of the youth.

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IMPORTANT – Be Aware of “Devious Licks” TikTok Challenge

Francis Rojas Thursday, Sep 16 at 11:04 AM Milpitas High School


Dear MHS Community,

We are alerting you to a new trend on social media called “Devious Licks.” This trend involves encouraging teens to “lick” or steal items from school, whether these items are soap dispensers, teacher’s keys, urinals, or more, including school buses, and then posting about the stolen item on social media with the hashtag, #deviouslicks. Across our campus, we have already had incidents of soap dispensers being ripped off the walls, restrooms being vandalized, toilets and urinals clogged and overflowing, locker doors being stolen, and other acts of vandalism.

Here is a link to an NBC News video and article about this costly, community-damaging trend: NBC News – TikTok Devious Licks Trend

In response to this, we are alerting our MHS staff about this trend and asking our community to be vigilant about their student’s actions and social media activity, and encourage them that if they see something they should report it to an adult on campus.

This is a very serious offense, and if a student is found to be stealing, being in possession of stolen items, or damaging school property (which also includes people’s personal belongings), the MHS administration will take the appropriate disciplinary action which may include:

  • Loss of privileges for the remainder of the school year, including participation in athletics or other extracurricular activities, attending athletic games, dances, and graduation activities;
  • Seek reimbursement for the stolen and damaged items from the student or their family;
  • Suspension from school.
  • In more severe situations, where a student violates penal code, the referral to local law enforcement may be made.

As suspensions are a last resort disciplinary action, a student taking accountability is a positive step in the restorative justice process. Students who engage in, confess to, and/or return items that were stolen or damaged while engaging in this trend will be recognized for their desire to be a part of the restorative process in the determination of appropriate disciplinary actions.

Please talk with your student about the serious consequences of participating in this trend, or participating in any other activity that involves stealing or damaging school  and personal property. We also encourage monitoring of students’ social media activity, as these types of social media challenges tend to involve risky behaviors of which students do not typically realize the serious consequences or threat to the safety of our schools and community until it’s too late.

Thank you for your assistance in helping to put a stop to this negative activity in our community.

Francis Rojas
Principal

 

Elmwood Jail Outreach Programs

The Santa Clara County correctional Facility is also known as Elmwood jail, has outreach programs for minimum- and medium-security men and women.

Ministries at Elmwood Jail

The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming not only for prisoners at Elmwood Jail, but also for both children and caregivers.

Correctional Institutions Chaplaincy
Also known as CIC Ministries provides Jail Chaplaincy Services in Santa Clara County correctional facilities. Looking for volunteers. Provides training. As jail chaplains, we meet the spiritual needs of every person incarcerated in our county.

Inmate Family Services
Catholic Charities reaches out to the children, families, and individuals who are coping with the impact of imprisonment. The Justice Empowerment programs target youths and adults who are participating in the criminal justice system in Santa Clara County in four programs. The Santa Clara County Probation Department funds three contracted programs – Vocational Training and Employment (VES) for Youth, Vocational Training and Employment (VES) for Adults, and Multi-Agency Assessment Center (MAAC) services at Juvenile Hall. Inmate Supportive Services (ISS), the fourth contract, is funded by the Santa Clara County Department of Corrections under the Sheriff’s Department. In addition to the direct support for inmates by the Inmate Supportive Services, Catholic Charities is the fiscal agent for the Department of Corrections for the Diocese of San Jose to provide chaplaincy services to incarcerated youth at the Juvenile Hall and the inmates at the adult jails.

Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration
The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming for both children and caregivers. It can bring about big changes and transitions. In simple everyday ways, you can comfort your child and guide her through these tough moments. With your love and support she can get through anything that comes her way. Here are some tools to help you with the changes your child is going through. Created by Sesame Street.

Return to main Elmwood Jail Page.

Funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence

Stop human trafficking

We have continuously been advocating for more funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence. Now more than ever, we must support nonprofit organizations to help the survivors of these crimes. Our advocacy during this budget cycle and the past three years on these issues is based on facts. This type of crime is increasing in our region, but we can work together to learn how to stop it. This can happen anywhere, including residential areas in our city.

We can no longer wait and the facts before us require immediate action. We have a fantastic opportunity to invest federal money into programs and prevention. We will be asking our council and our Mayor to please invest an additional $500,000 from our ARPA funding to address this issue. We must ensure that we have the funding for our community to partner with law enforcement and nonprofit organizations to tackle these crimes. We must work to increase neighborhood associations in Milpitas and activate the number of neighborhood watch programs. Most importantly we must update our enforcement policies and do whatever we can to hold those liable that may be allowing this to happen in their apartments or hotels.

Together, WE can keep our community safe. This will not be tolerated in Milpitas, and it’s up to us to collectively work together to stop it. Please make sure to report all suspicious activity to the Milpitas Police Department by calling 9-1-1.

Please call us at 669-228-1623 if you would like to schedule a Community Safety Presentation. We can help you learn how to identify suspicious activity, report a crime, and build your awareness to stay safe.

We are stronger, together!

by Karina Dominguez
City Council Member, Milpitas, CA

Additional services are also available through community and county-based programs, such as:

Community Solutions
We provide critical services for children, teens, adults, and families who are facing times of crisis, ranging from mental health and substance use challenges to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide services in Santa Clara County and San Benito County.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.877.END.SADV (1-877-363-7238)

South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Our mission is to ensure the protection of victims, the prosecution of offenders, and the prevention of human trafficking and slavery through an effective coordinated partnership.

2-1-1 for community resources throughout the U.S.

Freedom House – The Nest
Freedom House is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of human trafficking by providing a safe home and long-term aftercare.
408-826-4436

Santa Clara County Gateway Program
Search your area’s comprehensive directory to find services related to behavioral health, crisis services, and substance use.

Bill Wilson Center
Services for homeless and runaway teens
24/7 Teen Line 1 (888) 247-7717

Pacific Clinics (was Uplift Family Services)
Behavioral and health services for youth and families, including crisis care, foster care and adoption.
(408) 379-9085

Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth
Our mission is to provide supportive services and work for systemic change with youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation.
510-251-2070

David Davies and Larong Hu arrested for Pimping and Pandering

handcuffsOn June 9, 2021, Detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office concluded a two year long pimping and pandering investigation with the arrest of David Davies, a 57-year old male, and his wife, Larong Hu, a 38-year old female, both Milpitas residents. The couple was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail for pimping and pandering and felony conspiracy charges. Both suspects are being held on a $350,000 bail.

The investigation began in December of 2019, when detectives from the Milpitas Police Department and Investigators from the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office identified a brothel in the City of Milpitas. During the investigation, detectives located additional brothels throughout the county and served search warrants in Milpitas, San Jose, and Palo Alto. The investigation resulted in the rescue of six female victims and the seizure of nearly two million dollars.

The rescued victims were immediately provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of Human Trafficking.

Funding to help prevent human trafficking and domestic violence

Six female victims of human trafficking were rescued, and $2 million was seized in the investigation. The rescued victims were provided services through Community Solutions, an organization that provides critical services for victims of human trafficking, according to police.

Davies and Hu were taken into custody in the 100 block of Tiger Lily Drive, (across Main St. from Pavalkis Hall) on suspicion of crimes related to human trafficking, and are being held on $350,000 bail.

The Milpitas Police Department would like to thank the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office for their role in this joint investigation, and members of the U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Security Services for their contributions.

If you or someone you know are the victim of Human Trafficking, please call 9-1-1 immediately or call the 24-Hour National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Callers can also reach the hotline by texting 233733 to initiate online chats. Human Trafficking victims, whether U.S. Citizens or not, are eligible for services including immigration assistance.

Additional services are also available through community and county-based programs, such as:

Community Solutions
We provide critical services for children, teens, adults, and families who are facing times of crisis, ranging from mental health and substance use challenges to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. We provide services in Santa Clara County and San Benito County.
24-Hour Crisis Line: 1.877.END.SADV (1-877-363-7238)

South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking
Our mission is to ensure the protection of victims, the prosecution of offenders, and the prevention of human trafficking and slavery through an effective coordinated partnership.

2-1-1 for community resources throughout the U.S.

Freedom House – The Nest
Freedom House is a non-profit organization with a mission to bring hope, restoration, and a new life to survivors of human trafficking by providing a safe home and long-term aftercare.
408-826-4436

Santa Clara County Gateway Program
Search your area’s comprehensive directory to find services related to behavioral health, crisis services, and substance use.

Bill Wilson Center
Services for homeless and runaway teens
24/7 Teen Line 1 (888) 247-7717

Pacific Clinics (was Uplift Family Services)
Behavioral and health services for youth and families, including crisis care, foster care and adoption.
(408) 379-9085

Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting & Serving Sexually Exploited Youth
Our mission is to provide supportive services and work for systemic change with youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation.
510-251-2070

Press Release By: Lieutenant Tyler Jamison #286
Date and Time: June 9; 6:45 P.M.

South Bay freeway shooting sends person to hospital

South Bay freeway shooting sends person to hospital Highway Patrol says incident at Tasman Drive and I-880 was ‘not a random act’

MILPITAS – A driver was injured in a shooting Monday, May 17, 2021. afternoon on a South Bay freeway, authorities said.

The shooting was reported at 2:33 p.m. on the onramp from East Tasman Drive to southbound Interstate 880 in Milpitas, said California Highway Patrol Officer Alicia Moreno.

Moreno said the male driver of a maroon Mazda was shot in the left shoulder. His passenger was not injured.

The driver was taken to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center to be treated for his injuries.

The suspect was wearing a gold grill [A “gold grill” is a teeth thing. See image.] and driving a black sedan, Moreno said. No license plate information was available.

It wasn’t immediately clear what sparked the shooting, but Moreno said it was “not a random act.”

Governing Laws of Milpitas, Santa Clara County, & California

This page is about the laws and legislation that Milpitas abides by, and those officials in charge of seeing that we do abide by them, and what to do if you feel there is a need to change a law.

About Milpitas

Elected Officials Representing Milpitas
Contact information, links to the various government sites and officials’ home pages. From city council, school board, county supervisor, state and federal representatives.

City of Milpitas

City of Milpitas
This is the City Government’s web site. The site is designed to distribute information from City Hall to the citizens of Milpitas.

Agenda of Next Council Meeting
City web site has these updated just before each council meeting. Watch on Channel 15 if you have Comcast TV, or via live stream.

City of Milpitas Government Telephone Directory
Telephone numbers for City of Milpitas services and information.

County of Santa Clara

County of Santa Clara
The County of Santa Clara, also referred to as “Silicon Valley,” is unique because of its combination of physical attractiveness and economic diversity.

Santa Clara County Supervisors Vote to Keep Current Sanctuary County Policy
Every police chief in the county, except for Sunnyvale, signed a letter urging supervisors to allow ICE to be notified when a violent criminal was about to be released. There was disappointment when the board voted not to change the policy. “We already have ICE picking up individuals in our community every day,” said Priya Murthy with Services, Immigrant Rights, and Education Network. “We don’t need to be giving them more avenues and be able to instill fear in our communities.” By Damian Trujillo • Published June 4, 2019 • Updated on June 5, 2019 at 6:18 am

Your Elected Officials
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, Assessor, and District Attorney. Milpitas is in District 3, represented by Supervisor Dave Cortese.

State of California

State of California
Use this site to:
Apply for food Stamps
Find a recycling location
Find fire information
Locate current road conditions
Look for advice for immigrants
Apply for a “Real ID” for those who fly often
Contact the California Cannabis Portal
Check the QuickMap for CalTrans traffic information

Department of Social Services (CDSS)
The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence.

Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013
California Civil Code 841 requires that “adjoining landowners shall share equally in the responsibility for maintaining the boundaries and monuments between them.” In this case “monuments” means the fence. In part, the statute says: “Adjoining landowners are presumed to share an equal benefit from any fence dividing their properties and, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties in a written agreement, shall be presumed to be equally responsible for the reasonable costs of construction, maintenance, or necessary replacement of the fence.”

Forms

Business Licenses
Frequently asked questions answered on the City Business License Center.

Building Permits – Online Permitting System (E-Permits)
The new E-Permits will allow customers to apply for and obtain certain types of Residential building permits on-line without leaving their home or office. Examples of permits available online include the following: Water heater and furnace replacement, bathroom and kitchen remodels, re-roofs and others. This system is available 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.

Tax Forms – California
From the California Franchise Tax Board site.

Tax Forms and Publications – IRS
Information on electronic filing, small business advice, and ordering CD-rom. Information about the Advance Payment Check.

Laws

The Brown Act
California Codes Government Code Section 54950-54962 54950. In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that the public commissions, boards and councils and the other public agencies in this State exist to aid in the conduct of the people’s business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly.

The Brown Act
From the CFAC: California First Amendment Coalition:

The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to the agencies which serve them. The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created.

Brown Act Primer
What notice must be given of a public meeting? Closed Sessions: When may the public be excluded?

Flag Display
A GO MILPITAS! RESOURCE
Due to controversy over the display of the flag of China, I thought it worth my while to create this page for our citizens and officials. This is from the Cornell University’s Law Resources site on how and when to display the American Flag and other flags.

Laws of California
“Hey! They can’t do that, can they?” Need to see if it’s legal in California? Welcome to the California Law section of FindLaw’s State Law collection. This section contains user-friendly summaries of California laws as well as citations or links to relevant sections of California’s statutes. Please select a topic from the list on this link to get started.

Laws Regarding Fireworks in Milpitas
In general, ordinary citizens of Milpitas may not hold fireworks displays within city limits.

Megan’s Law
We try to keep our community as safe as possible. One way is by providing this map so you can tell if there is a sex offender in the area where you live or learn or play.

Milpitas Municipal Code
The Code is organized by subject matter under an expandable three-factor decimal numbering system which is designed to facilitate supplementation without disturbing the numbering of existing provisions. Each section number designates, in sequence, the numbers of the title, chapter, section and subsection. Thus, Section III-1-6.02 is Subsection .02 of Section 6, located in Chapter 1 of Title III. It is kept fairly current.

Legislation Watch

Official California Legislative Information
This site has been updated to include legislative publications regarding new laws starting with the 2017 session and forward.

Elmwood Jail – Contact Information & Map

The Santa Clara County correctional Facility is also known as Elmwood jail, has facilities for minimum- and medium-security men and women.

Please first call the main Jail number, 408-299-2305, (From 5AM in the morning to 1AM in the middle of the night) before contacting me. I don’t work for the jail! I sleep a lot.

If you would like to complain about not getting through on that number, contact our County Supervisor for District 3, Otto Lee, Phone: 408-299-5030 or Email: supervisor.lee@bos.sccgov.org.

Contact Information

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Contact information and map for the Elmwood Jail and the Correctional Center for Women.

Elmwood Men’s Facility
701 S. Abel Street
Milpitas, CA  95035
Booking and Custody Information 408-299-2305
Administration 408-957-5300
Public Information Msg. 408-957-5842
Visiting Office 408-957-5900
Programs 408-957-5850
Correctional Center for Women
701 S. Abel Street
Milpitas, CA  95035
Booking and Custody Information 408-299-2305
Administration 408-957-5300
Visiting Information 408-957-5414
Pre-Processing Information 408-299-8720

Contact Information
Additional contact information for the Main Jail, the Elmwood Correctional Facility and the Correctional Center for Women. Automated Jail Information: 408-976-5245.
Alternate Booking Info SSC: 408-299-2306.

Map

Map to Correctional Facilities
Google Map to 701 Abel St. Jail is in the large open space between I-880, Abel St. and Great Mall Pkwy.

Return to main Elmwood Jail Page.

10 Tips to Reduce Your Chances of Becoming a Crime Victim

  • Lock doors and windows when you are not going to be at home. Many home burglaries have occurred by suspects finding an unlocked window or open door to enter through.
  • Lock car doors and do not leave any property in plain view. Valuables left out in the open may tempt thieves. If you must leave belongings in the car, place them in the trunk and out of sight.
  • When walking on the street or to your car from a business, make eye contact with others and be aware of your surroundings. Keeping your head down and not making eye contact with people makes a person look more vulnerable to an assailant.
  • When getting into your car after shopping or doing errands, do not sit in your car for a long period of time. It can give an assailant time to get into the car and rob or assault you.
  • Always look in the back seat of your car before getting in. If someone is in the backseat, exit your car immediately and call the police.
  • If you enter an elevator and feel unsafe because you are alone with someone, exit the elevator – it is better to be safe than sorry.
  • If you are getting harassing phone calls, keep a notebook by the phone and write down dates and times. It helps to keep a log of harassment and the notebook can be given to police as possible evidence in the future.
  • When eating at a restaurant or sitting in a public place, do not leave your purse or purchased items in a vulnerable spot. A purse or bag hanging on the back of a chair can easily be taken by a thief. Keep purchases or bags under the table or in an area where they are not easily accessible. You can put the strap of a bag or purse under the leg of your chair.
  • When needing assistance on the side of the road, and a cell phone is not available, only roll down your window enough to speak to whomever has stopped to help. Ask the person to call police or your roadside assistance provider for you and wait in the car.
  • If you are home alone and a stranger is knocking at the door, speak to them through the door or through a window nearby. If they ask to use the phone, let them know you can call police on their behalf. You do not have to let anyone inside your home to use the phone. This is not rude… it is safe.
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See also: Crime Fighting: Ways to fight, prevent and report crimes in Milpitas, CA.

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