San Jose Police Foundation 20th Anniversary

A Great City Has A Great Police Department

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Police academy recruits in training

History of Policing

This class is taught during each academy as new recruits train to become San Jose Police Officers. It aims to make San Jose Police Officers better educated and more deeply connected with the people they serve.

About $6,000 per Academy ClassDONATE
SJPD Annual Major Awards Ceremony — watch on YouTube

Annual Major Awards Ceremony

The Foundation hosts, with the help of Sponsorships and Donors, the annual Major Awards Ceremony. This heartwarming event honors outstanding members of the San Jose Police Department and community members. Many inspiring stories are told of their bravery, heroism and personal generosity.

Sponsorship Opportunities range from $2,500 to $20,000DONATE
SJPD Scholarship program — watch on YouTube

Scholarships

The Foundation provides scholarships to the children of sworn and non-sworn members of the San Jose Police Department. These scholarships help to ensure that the children of San Jose Police employees can pursue a career in criminal justice and higher education to achieve their dreams.

$5,000 per studentDONATE
SJPD K9 Unit program — watch on YouTube

K9 Unit

The Foundation assists SJPD's K9 Unit to help keep our community safe. K9s are an asset to the police department and our community. They can keep officers safe and assist with searches.

$10,000 per CanineDONATE
SJPD Officer Wellness program — watch on YouTube

Officer Wellness

The men and women of the San Jose Police Department face extraordinary challenges every day. The Foundation supports programs that promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of SJPD officers and their families — because a healthy department is a stronger department.

Varies by programDONATE
Police officers supporting the community

Emerging Department Needs

When an important need arises outside the City's regular police budget, the Foundation can help provide timely support. Donor funding helps SJPD obtain resources that serve officers and the San José community.

Ranges from $1,000 to $25,000 per askDONATE

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San Jose Police Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 20-4979633