The San Jose way: City solves 100% of homicides for third straight year, leverages technology to fight crime

Published May 28, 2025 6:00am ET



While San Francisco hogs headlines on homelessness and crime, its southern neighbor, San Jose, has been quietly making bold moves — and seeing substantial results. Frustrated by years of progressive policies, voters elected Mayor Matt Mahan, who campaigned on a platform of reform. Since taking office, he has streamlined regulatory processes, strengthened law enforcement, and leveraged Silicon Valley’s innovative spirit to tackle the city’s most pressing challenges. The Washington Examiner spent several days on the ground in San Jose to gain deeper insight into the city’s evolving landscape. Part 3 of this series, The San Jose Way, takes a look at crime and efforts to reduce it.

SAN JOSE, California — San Jose achieved an extraordinary milestone by solving 100% of its homicides over the past three years, a feat believed to be unmatched by any other major city in the country. 

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