The Santa Clara County Medical Inspector’s validated to NBC Bay Area Saturday that the cause of death for previous San Jose law enforcement officer De’Jon Packer is “fentanyl toxicity.”
The workplace stated Packer passed away of an overdose of the drug.
Packer was discovered unresponsive when Milpitas Authorities carried out a well-being check at his house on March 13.
Packer was likewise a star running back at San Jose State University, who scored the winning goal in an underdog win versus the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2019.
The day after his death, SJSU head football coach, Brent Brennan informed NBC Bay Area, “” He had this huge smile and was among the most favored people on our group. Simply an actually, actually unique boy and remained in simply such an excellent location in his life.”
Several sources with direct understanding of the case informed NBC Bay Area that Packer was at a celebration with fellow law enforcement officer the night prior to he passed away.
Those sources stated that those officers might deal with an internal examination. They included that a criminal probe examination may likewise remain in the works. NBC Bay Area has actually not had the ability to formally validate the criminal probe.
Likewise at the time of his death, Milpitas Authorities informed NBC Bay Area that detectives were waiting on a coroner’s report.
Once they got the report, Milpitas Authorities stated they would “take proper action.” That report is now being prepared by the medical inspector because the cause of death is now main.
Milpitas Authorities informed NBC Bay Area Saturday early morning that detectives are still performing a death examination in the Packer case.
The San Jose Authorities Department launched the following declaration Saturday:
” Today, the Santa Clara County Medical Inspector’s Workplace validated the cause of death for Officer De’Jon Packer. The complete information concerning Officer Packer’s death are still not understood and are being examined by the Milpitas Authorities Department and they have our complete cooperation. This habits is not something we excuse, and we will continue to help Milpitas PD with their examination.
We require to be conscious of the truth that we are not unsusceptible to concerns that afflict society, in this case drug abuse. As human beings we are not ideal, and errors will be made. Officer health is vital and a top priority at our firm. Research studies have actually revealed that usually a Law enforcement officer handles or is exposed to a terrible experience 3 times for each 6 months of service (Science Daily, August 11, 2020). A significantly greater rate than the typical resident.
Our department has a range of programs and personnel to assist our labor force with general health. Amongst them are Peer Assistance, Pastors, and a Worker Support Program. Our Crisis Management System is offered 24 hr a day 7 days a week for Officers handling anything from sorrow to individual concerns. We have actually currently set up drug abuse avoidance abilities training for our workers, not simply for themselves, however likewise for acknowledging the indications for those around us, and how to get assistance. We will not fluctuate from keeping our Officers well, not simply physically however mentally.
Any accusation of controlled substance usage by a San Jose Policeman is worrying. There are no totally free passes for policeman, and we will not make reasons. When an Officer breaches the general public trust, on or off task, I will hold them responsible. I have actually specified that because the day I took the oath of leading this excellent firm as Chief of Authorities.
The general public needs and I anticipate ethical habits, responsibility, and professionalism from all who use the uniform. I will continue to guarantee we keep the trust of the City, and the neighborhood members we serve.”