policing

  476 posts

  Dec 02, 2021

Report finds Vallejo’s Jarrett Tonn violated policy when he killed Sean Monterrosa

The department still has not named Jarrett Tonn as the shooter, but indicated in a press release that it intends to impose discipline for the policy violations....

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  Nov 30, 2021

The Vacaville PR firm influencing police narratives across California

Cole Pro Media helps agencies bury bad news, advises them to remain silent about damaging revelations, and drafts scripts and responses excusing police use of force....

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  Nov 30, 2021

Vallejo PD loses another member of command staff as Capt. Lee Horton retires

Moments before Vallejo police officer Jarrett Tonn fatally shot Sean Monterrosa, Horton announced that “it looks like they’re armed, possibly armed."...

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  Nov 23, 2021

Three men accused of robbing retired captain charged with murder of Vallejo rapper

The three men are charged with the murder under the provocative act doctrine....

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  Nov 23, 2021

Vallejo’s response to homelessness includes wasted millions, empty hotel rooms and police evictions

There is little room in Vallejo’s only homeless shelter. Its Project Roomkey program to put people in hotels during the pandemic has been winding down for months. Promises of new resources, like a navigation center, have gone on for years with little progress....

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  Nov 19, 2021

Vallejo police included in White House effort to reduce gun violence

“It’s critical that we work together as local officials and community partners to reduce crime and help prevent gun violence in Vallejo,” U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson said....

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  Nov 10, 2021

Daughter of fallen Vallejo officer: dad would be ‘honored’ by street renaming

“He loved the city of Vallejo so much. We always joked that he loved the kids in Vallejo more than us,” Justine Capoot said....

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  Nov 08, 2021

Slain Vallejo police officer to have street named in his honor

The Vallejo City Council will be asked to approve renaming Oklahoma Street on Mare Island to James Capoot Street....

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  Nov 04, 2021

Fired Vallejo lieutenant alleges pattern of discrimination, false statements by chief

Herman Robinson, who served 47-years with the Vallejo Police Department before being terminated on April 1, alleges that Williams lied under oath....

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  Nov 04, 2021

Vallejo fights disclosure of badge-bending records in criminal court

Judge Daniel Healy had ordered that the city produce records under seal to the Solano County Public Defender’s Office....

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  Nov 03, 2021

Supervisors decline to enact oversight of Solano sheriff’s office

Sheriff Tom Ferrara defended his office regarding several recent scandals that led to calls for oversight....

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  Nov 02, 2021

Solano Community College District to create standalone public safety department

The move comes after the Solano County Sheriff’s Office withdrew from its contract with the college after a confrontation over apparent support for the Three Percenter anti-government militia group....

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