San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, rides with SJPD Chief Antony Mata, touting the need for more police officers, in particular bicycle police, to help patrol public spaces such as the 32-mile Coyote Creek Trail.
’s civic leaders, Monday, cycled along the Coyote Creek Trail, in South San Jose. Their trek was designed to draw attention to a need.
Officials say the current number of 1,173 is too low for a city of over a million people. Their goal is to double the number of officers that are hired. Crime, coupled with unhoused encampments, have made some residents uneasy about enjoying this 32-mile scenic escape., near Wool Creek Drive. "We also have to be a city that is business friendly. That is safe and clean, so that we can attract jobs, employers, economic activity. Encourage our community to stay in San Jose and spend their consumer dollars here," said Mahan.
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