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City of Vallejo

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.
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Salinas no longer considering Jason Ta for police chief

by Anna Bauman February 20, 2024March 12, 2024
Four police officers are standing together, smiling in front of a backdrop with various logos, including those of OTS (California Office of Traffic Safety), NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). One officer is holding a certificate, which he earned for making 19 impaired driving arrests in the previous year.
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Vallejo officer arrested, held on multiple felony charges

by Anna Bauman February 15, 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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King January 26, 2024March 12, 2024
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his entourage walk down a staircase as seen from above.
Posted inPublic Safety

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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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

by Geoffrey King December 6, 2023August 10, 2025
Vallejo City Manager Michael Malone speaks in a video with the text, "$3,000" and "active full-time employees" on either side of his head.
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Vallejo to use $1.5 million in COVID relief for staff bonuses

by Geoffrey King November 24, 2023April 29, 2025
Vallejo City Manager Michael Malone, who is a Black man in his 60s, speaks from a city council dais while wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie.
Posted inCity Manager

Vallejo city manager out as state DOJ moves in

by Geoffrey King October 19, 2023April 26, 2024
A Vallejo police officer, who is white, detains a Black woman who he then punched in the face after her car collided with an SUV and a cement truck.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo officer who punched woman in viral video has violent history

by Geoffrey King October 18, 2023December 9, 2023
Several Vallejo police officers are lit by police lights at night.
Posted inImpact

State DOJ to impose sweeping reforms on Vallejo police

by Geoffrey King October 16, 2023October 30, 2023

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