Public Safety Archives - Page 13 of 18 - Open Vallejo

A nighttime shot under an overpass where multiple police officers are gathered near police vehicles with flashing lights, near a road sign indicating "INTERSTATE 780 WEST."

Traffic stop escalates into gunfight between Benicia police, suspect

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

A night scene with a group of police officers gathered in discussion, illuminated by ambient blue and red police car lights in the background, creating a somber atmosphere reflective of a homicide scene investigation.

Vallejo establishes police oversight amid legacy of distrust

by Anna Bauman March 5, 2024March 12, 2024

A uniformed police chief walks through a city council chambers with rows of empty chairs, holding papers in one hand and a smartphone in the other. He wears a dark uniform with a badge, name tag, and radio attached to his shoulder. His duty belt is equipped with various gear, including a holstered sidearm. The background includes informational posters on the wall.

Salinas no longer considering Jason Ta for police chief

by Anna Bauman February 20, 2024March 12, 2024

A focused police chief in uniform with the Vallejo Police badge visible, standing with his hands clasped in front of him. In the softly blurred background, several individuals are conversing, wearing professional attire. The setting is inside a city council chambers during a press conference at which California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit and consent decree against he Vallejo Police Department.

Interim Vallejo police chief Jason Ta expected to resign

by Geoffrey King February 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Three Vallejo SWAT officers take cover behind an armored vehicle during a standoff during daytime. One aims a rifle at an out-of-frame window.

Vallejo police may swap stars for shields amid badge-bending scandal

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King January 26, 2024March 12, 2024

American Canyon officer in Vallejo shooting linked to badge bending

by Geoffrey King January 12, 2024March 12, 2024

A sheriff's deputy in plainclothes with an AR-15 style rifle speaks on a cell phone at sunset.

American Canyon police shoot person in Vallejo

by Geoffrey King January 11, 2024March 12, 2024

A Vallejo police corporal winds up crime scene tape during daytime.

Vallejo sees first homicide of 2024

by Geoffrey King January 3, 2024March 12, 2024

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his entourage walk down a staircase as seen from above.

State Attorney General clears Vallejo officer who killed Sean Monterrosa

by Geoffrey King December 19, 2023March 12, 2024

A police investigator wearing a dark suit with salt and pepper hair stands outside against a glass wall during daytime.

‘A whitewash and a coverup’: an interview with Vallejo police whistleblower John Whitney

by Geoffrey King December 6, 2023March 20, 2025