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Use of force by Vallejo police officers increased fivefold in 2023


The increase comes despite that crime is down in most categories so far this year.

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Use of force by Vallejo police officers increased fivefold in 2023
A Vallejo police car in downtown Vallejo. Photo: Scott Morris.

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