policing

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  Jun 25, 2026

Solano deputies accuse sheriff of ‘potentially racist’ remarks

The Deputy Sheriff's Association said Sheriff Brad DeWall made “offensive and potentially racist” remarks at an event to celebrate employee promotions....

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  Jun 24, 2026

Vallejo releases investigation into police badge bending five years after its completion

Six officers were found to have violated department policy, but it is unclear if they faced any consequences....

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  Jun 16, 2026

Vallejo has struggled to reduce gun violence. What do other Bay Area cities do differently?

Cities across the Bay Area have deployed successful strategies to reduce gun violence, while homicides in Vallejo remain elevated....

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  Jun 11, 2026

Former Vallejo police chief files claim against city alleging city attorney's office obstructed reform

Forrmer Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams alleges that the City Attorney’s Office illegally threatened him....

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  Jun 01, 2026

Family files civil claim over student’s violent arrest at Fairfield High School

The civil rights claim comes after a Fairfield police officer was recorded repeatedly punching 16-year-old Maurice Williams last month....

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  May 28, 2026

Lawsuit accuses Vallejo police of using excessive force during false arrest

The lawsuit alleges that Vallejo police officers Rosendo Mesa and Jeremy Callahan misidentified Ronnie Lewis as a suspect in the carjacking of an unhoused person’s car in 2024...

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  May 23, 2026

Fairfield police reassign officer seen punching high school student on video, launch investigation

Fairfield police Chief Dan Marshall apologized for the incident, which he said caused “division and concern within our community.”...

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  May 21, 2026

Video shows Fairfield officer punching high school student in the face

Fairfield police confirmed the arrest of two Fairfield high school students Wednesday....

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  May 13, 2026

Vallejo oversight committee recommends using sales tax funds for Flock license plate readers

The Measure P committee reviewed a flurry of more than $10 million in funding requests as Vallejo faces a growing budget deficit....

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  May 08, 2026

Vallejo oversight body approves new police complaint policy

The Police Oversight and Accountability Commission voted unanimously Thursday to adopt the policy....

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  Apr 27, 2026

Vallejo launched a new gun violence reduction program. What happened to the others?

Over the last eight years, the city has allocated nearly $6 million in state and federal funds to reduce gun violence, with little to show for it....

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  Apr 14, 2026

Solano sheriff discusses 2025 ICE interactions at Board of Supervisors meeting

According to Sheriff Bradley DeWall, one person was transferred to ICE custody from the Justice Detention Center in Fairfield....

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