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

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

by Geoffrey King December 6, 2023December 6, 2023
A bearded, tattooed Vallejo police officer is lit by emergency lights at night.
Posted inFeatured

Vallejo officer in Monday shooting linked to badge bending ritual

by Geoffrey King November 22, 2023November 22, 2023
A police officer in a dark suit cradles a clear acrylic or glass award with a seven-point star and a wooden base while smiling slightly.
Posted inCity Hall

Whistleblower who exposed badge-bending to settle lawsuit for nearly $1 million

by Geoffrey King September 13, 2023November 1, 2023
Three Vallejo police officers stand at a kitchen counter waiting to take orders to diners during a "tip-a-cop" charity event benefitting the Special Olympics of Northern California.
Posted inPublic Safety

Ryan McMahon, whose bent badge revealed post-killing ritual, leaves Broadmoor

by Laurence Du Sault September 5, 2023October 27, 2023
Steve Darden, a member of the Vallejo Police Department Honor Guard, is seen at the swearing-in ceremony for Chief Shawny Williams on Nov. 12, 2019. He has participated in four fatal shootings, two as a primary shooter. Darden was promoted to lieutenant in February.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

by Geoffrey King July 28, 2020November 25, 2023

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

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

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Vallejo to use $1.5 million in COVID relief for staff bonuses

Vallejo officer in Monday shooting linked to badge bending ritual

Vallejo officer in Monday shooting linked to badge bending ritual

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