policing

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  Sep 19, 2023

Vallejo officer who shot man in June testifies he ‘locked eyes’ with suspect

Stills from surveillance video shown during the preliminary hearing indicated that the vehicle started moving before Officer Brad Kim stood in its way....

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  Sep 19, 2023

Former Vallejo officer fired for Willie McCoy shooting sues department, whistleblower

The lawsuit alleges that former Vallejo police Officer Ryan McMahon was forced to leave the Broadmoor Police Department after the Vallejo Sun reported that he was flagged for poor performance in Vallejo....

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  Sep 18, 2023

Vallejo police target encampments for outdated vehicle registration, towing vehicles and RVs

City Manager Mike Malone said, "It is outside of our protocol to tow without notice.”...

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  Sep 18, 2023

Vallejo police banned shooting at vehicles days after June shooting

Officer Brad Kim shot and wounded Jamazea Kittell on June 27 when Kittell allegedly drove toward him in a silver Dodge Charger....

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  Sep 14, 2023

Arbitrator found Vallejo cop’s killing of Sean Monterrosa was ‘reasonable’

The 70-page opinion provides new information about the arbitrator's reasoning in ordering the reinstatement of Detective Jarrett Tonn....

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  Sep 14, 2023

Former Vallejo police captain who exposed badge bending ritual settles lawsuit for $900K

Former Vallejo police Capt. John Whitney said he hopes the settlement “is the beginning of some of the major changes that I have always advocated for in Vallejo.”...

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  Sep 13, 2023

Community members demand action on Vallejo police violence as council copes with officer shortage

The family of Sean Monterrosa called for supporters to “pack the room.”...

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  Sep 06, 2023

Inmates took over recreation yard to make demands prior to Solano jail lockdown

One of the inmates said that others had organized the takeover of the yard as a protest....

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  Sep 01, 2023

Sean Monterrosa’s family responds to order to reinstate Vallejo police officer who killed him

Detective Jarrett Tonn shot and killed Sean Monterrosa as he fled the scene of a burglary on June 2, 2020....

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  Sep 01, 2023

Bystander killed in crash during Vallejo police pursuit

The fleeing driver and pursuing Vallejo police officers reached speeds of 90 mph....

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  Aug 30, 2023

Vallejo council reconsiders waterfront building for dispatch as police report more officer departures

Interim police Chief Jason Ta detailed a plan of service reductions and schedule changes to manage the officer staffing shortage....

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  Aug 29, 2023

Vallejo police union defies subpoena from Sean Monterrosa’s family

A federal judge ordered the Vallejo Police Officers Association to respond to the subpoena in March....

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