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The San Leandro Police Department is proud to introduce its newest member, Captain Jamie Knox, who began employment with the City on February 6, 2017.

Captain Knox was selected to serve as one of two police captains after competing against other candidates during the recruitment process for the position, which began after Chief Jeff Tudor was appointed by City Manager Chris Zapata to serve as the agency’s top executive officer.

After evaluating all of the candidates and selecting Captain Knox to serve in San Leandro, Chief Tudor stated, “Captain Knox brings a balance of education and experience to the San Leandro Police Department.  I am excited for the City and our organization as we move forward to better serve, connect with and protect our community.”

Captain Knox has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, serving in the Roseville, Rocklin and Novato police departments.  He was born and raised in Roseville and began his law enforcement career in 1993, serving his home town as a volunteer police explorer.  

Two years later, Captain Knox was hired in Roseville, where he worked as a full-time public safety dispatcher, with a career goal of working as a police officer.  

His dream came true in 1996 when he was hired as a police officer in neighboring Rocklin, CA.  Upon graduation from the police academy, he held several assignments, before he was promoted to the rank of corporal, and later, sergeant.  Some of his assignments included: canine handler, detective, SWAT team member, Honor Guard member, and supervisor of the Professional Standards Unit.  

In 2011, Knox was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.  He became responsible for the Patrol, Traffic, and Animal Control divisions, as well as Rocklin's SWAT team, and also served as the commander of the Rocklin/Roseville EOD unit.  

In 2015, Captain Knox sought new challenges and left the Rocklin Police Department to join the Novato Police Department as a captain. He was appointed as the administrator responsible for the department’s Administrative Services Division, where he was responsible for the Communications, Records, Professional Standards, Property and Evidence, Emergency Services, and Crime Analysis Divisions.  He was also responsible for overseeing several budget, fiscal and technology-based projects.  In Novato, Captain Knox was credited for enhancing community relations by expanding the department’s social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter.  

Captain Knox became interested in San Leandro shortly after the Captain’s position became available in November 2016.  While researching San Leandro, he found it to be very similar to Novato, as both police departments have exceptional relationships with their communities.  

After serious consideration about another move in his career, he applied in San Leandro, knowing that he could provide great leadership in an already outstanding municipal police department that serves a diverse, growing community in San Francisco’s East Bay.      

“I’m extremely humbled and honored to serve the San Leandro community,” stated Captain Knox.  “I received a warm welcome from everyone and look forward to serving in a new community.  I am excited to meet our residents, business owners and visitors, while continuing to provide a high level of service to everyone,” he said.

Captain Knox holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management, awarded by Arizona’s Grand Canyon University, and a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership, which he obtained from National University in San Diego.  Captain Knox is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (class 257) and describes himself as an analytical person, who is well-versed in contemporary law enforcement issues.  

Captain Knox will oversee the Department’s Bureau of Services and looks forward to the challenges that he will be presented with.  He hopes to help San Leandro and his new police department work more efficiently, while continuing its tradition of providing quality, professional service to those that they serve.
    
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Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division with any information regarding this case or any other case at (510) 577-3230. 

Information may also be submitted anonymously by:

•    Phone:    Anonymous Crime Tips at (510) 577-3278
•    Text Message:      Text “TipSLPolice” to 888777

For crime prevention tips, please visit the Police Department’s website at http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd or contact our Crime Prevention Unit at 510-577-3228.

Citizens play a critical role in creating a safe environment by observing and reporting any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.  The San Leandro Police Department recommends that citizens do not participate in any direct verbal or physical involvement with suspicious persons or those engaged in the commission of crimes. Personal safety of our community is paramount.  We encourage the San Leandro community to record the details of what they observe and to report those details to the police.  This type of community involvement and partnership has proven to be a very effective crime prevention tool.  Citizens act as the eyes and ears of the community first, and the extended eyes and ears of the San Leandro Police Department.  Thank you for being a force-multiplier in our efforts to provide professional police services and safety to the community.
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION:
DATE / TIME OF RELEASE:  02/18/17 – 2:45pm

INCIDENTS:  SLPD Welcomes Captain Jamie Knox
 
PRESS RELEASE OFFICER:  Lt. Robert McManus        

TELEPHONE: (510) 577-3232

EMAIL: [email protected]

DATE / TIME OF INCIDENT: 02/06/17 – 8:00am