SAN JOSE POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY

THE SAN JOSE POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY OFFERS SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE FAMILIES OF OUR FALLEN OFFICERS. THEIR PURPOSE IS TO: 1)SUPPORT AND HAVE A PHYSICAL POLICE PRESENCE IN CEREMONIES AND MEMORIALS OF FALLEN ACTIVE DUTY OR RETIRED OFFICERS. 2)BUILD COMMUNITY BONDS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND UNDERSTANDING THROUGH SHARING KNOWLEDGE OF SAN JOSE POLICE HISTORY, EMERALD SOCIETY HISTORY, AND IRISH/CELTIC CULTURE. 3)MAINTAIN OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, AND THE PUBLIC TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR POLICE SERVICES AND THE PROFESSION.