Jason Ta Archives - Open Vallejo

‘A disgrace’: Vallejo police chief interview panel lacked Black residents

by Anna Bauman September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

A street scene at dusk showing multiple police vehicles, including a black-and-white patrol car. Several police officers are gathered near the vehicles, with one officer walking towards the foreground. The area is lit by the setting sun, casting long shadows. A white SUV is parked in the middle of the scene, with its driver's door open. The atmosphere suggests a police investigation or search operation.

DOJ consultants met with skepticism over Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

A woman with a headscarf and off-shoulder sweater stands near lit candles at a memorial. In the background, two people converse near a wall.

Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire

by Geoffrey King July 26, 2024July 31, 2024

A man bathed in warm sunlight listens to a speaker at a community event while surrounded by a diverse group of community members.

Vallejo to host police chief recruitment forum Thursday

by Anna Bauman July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Carl Charles, who is wearing a dark suit, stands at a podium during a town hall meeting while craning his neck to hear a speaker. Two men are seated in the foreground, with one in focus and the other blurred. The room is set up for a formal meeting, with desks and computer monitors visible.

Frustration, calls for change mark Vallejo police chief recruitment

by Anna Bauman June 30, 2024July 1, 2024

Two SWAT officers in tactical gear during a daylight operation in a suburban setting. One officer is standing while carrying a rifle, wearing a helmet and protective glasses. The other officer is standing beside a fence, pointing a handgun up toward a second-story window. The background shows dry vegetation.

SWAT officer among Vallejo police with DUI convictions

by Anna Bauman May 1, 2024May 1, 2024

Photo of several police officers in riot gear, standing inside a building. One female officer in the center, identified by a badge as S. McDonough, looks intently ahead. The officers are wearing dark uniforms with helmets, badges, and have body cameras and various equipment attached to their belts.

Vallejo officers intervene after detective stopped by Cotati police

by Anna Bauman April 5, 2024April 29, 2024

Emergency responders at a waterfront scene during dusk. Police officers and firefighters are scattered across a rocky shoreline with a large vessel visible in the background. Foreground shows rough terrain and some debris, suggesting a recent incident. The sky is orange-hued, indicating either a sunset, and hills are faintly visible in the distance through a light mist.

Interim Vallejo Police Chief Jason Ta to lead fire department

by Geoffrey King April 4, 2024April 4, 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