San Jose police union leader arrested

- San Jose's police union president was arrested in a drug-trafficking probe on April 28, fueling tensions between city officials and the force. - City faces an estimated $56–60 million budget gap this year, a shortfall linked to service cuts and hiring pressures across departments including police. - The arrest compounds political pressure as advocates cite growing homelessness and calls to reform policing. (x.com 1) (x.com 2)

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