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A San Jose police officer died in March due to “fentanyl toxicity”, forensic doctors confirmed.
De’John Packer, a 24-year-old rookie at the San Jose Police Department and a former quarterback, was found unanswered on March 13 during a welfare inspection at his home in Milpitas.
San Jose De John Packer. (SJPD)
The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner confirmed to KNTV on Saturday that Packer had died from a drug overdose. The death is still being investigated by Milpitas police.
San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata said his department disapproves of drug use and is cooperating with Milpitas’ investigation.
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Mata said the police department has scheduled training to prevent substance abuse for staff and offers emotional support services to staff.
“We have to keep in mind the fact that we are not immune to problems that plague society, in this case drug abuse. As human beings, we are not perfect and mistakes will be made,” Mata said. “Any allegation of illicit drug use by a San Jose police officer is alarming. There are no free passes for police officers and we will not make excuses.”
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Packer was a star who ran back to San Jose State University before becoming a police officer.
“We all loved DeJon Packer and we will miss his infectious smile,” SJSU football coach Brent Brennan said in a statement.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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