San Jose Police Union Executive Accused of Drug Dealing: Summary of the Case
San Jose Police Union executive Joanne Segovia was recently accused of drug dealing, prompting a discussion on the sordid history of the San Jose Police. Raj Jayadev, the founder of Silicon Valley De-Bug, spoke with Davey D of Hard Knock Radio about the case and the contradictions of the San Jose Police’s response. Segovia allegedly used the SJ Police Union’s mailing system to distribute drugs across the country.
Background on Silicon Valley De-Bug
Silicon Valley De-Bug is a community organizing and advocacy group based in San Jose, California. The organization provides a platform for marginalized communities to tell their stories and advocate for social justice. Their website, debugsjs.org, features articles, videos, and podcasts on topics ranging from police brutality to immigrant rights.
Contradictions of the San Jose Police
Jayadev highlighted the hypocrisy of the San Jose Police, who have pushed for harsh sentencing for drug users and dealers while acting shocked and surprised that someone within their midst was dealing drugs. He noted that the police department had tried to downplay their relationship with Segovia, despite her high-profile position within the union.
He also raised the question of how the San Jose Police Union insisted they be granted increased funding and resources to stop crime. Yet, they were unaware there was major drug dealing going on right under their noses by someone who helped run the day-to-day operation of their union. Jayadev raised the question as to who else within the department knew about the rampant drug dealing
Commemorating Martin Luther King’s Death
Later on in the show, Hard Knock Radio commemorated the death date of Martin Luther King by playing one of his speeches. This segment provided a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for civil rights and social justice in America.
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