SJPD Foothill Division
Division Commander:
Captain Ernie Alcantar
Phone: (408) 277-4631
Foothill Division is commanded by Captain Ernesto Alcantar. Ernesto A. Alcantar was hired on October 24, 1980. He worked in patrol and then was selected to work in Narcotics Investigations. He was promoted to Sergeant on January 17, 1993. As a sergeant, Ernie supervised patrol officers and served as a supervisor in the following specialized assignments: City Attorney's Office Investigator, Homicide Detective, Assaults Detective, and Internal Affairs. Ernie was promoted to Lieutenant on February 15, 2003 where he served as a Patrol Watch Commander, commander of the San Jose Airport Police Division, and commander of the Performance Analysis Detail. Ernie was promoted to Captain on January 13, 2008 and now serves as the Foothill Division Commander.
Foothill Division Policing Priorities
- Reduce Gang Violence
- Address Community concerns regarding “Quality of Life” issues (narcotics traffic, graffiti, abandoned vehicles)
- Investigate Traffic related complaints and concerns
- Maintain strong partnerships with community and city based organizations to address the above concerns
| Foothill Division Lieutenants | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayshift | Lt. Dominguez | TFS | Off |
| Dayshift | Lt. Spicer | SMT | Off |
| Swingshift | Lt. Trejo | TFS | Off |
| Swingshift | Lt. Melo | SMT | Off |
| Midnights | Lt. Crescini | TFS | Off |
| Midnights | Lt. Sims | SMT | Off |
Foothill Division
The Foothill Division is made up of four police districts: Charles, Mary, Paul and William. These districts total more than 623 “street” miles. The Foothill Division borders the City of Milpitas and the East Foothills of San Jose. Attractions in the Foothill Division include Lake Cunningham, Alum Rock Park, Reid-Hillview Airport, Eastridge Mall and Raging Waters.
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