Overview

• The department used AI to convert Chief Paul Joseph’s voice into Spanish for a video released August 5
• In the video Joseph underscores that San Jose officers do not engage in federal immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status
• The message invites Spanish-speaking residents to report crimes without fear of immigration consequences
• SJPD plans to expand AI-driven messages into additional languages in the coming months to reflect the city’s diversity
• Mayor Matt Mahan praised the initiative as a compassionate use of technology to strengthen trust with non-English-speaking communities