Paula Conley Archives - Open Vallejo

A Vallejo police officer gestures while holding a gun in one hand, his uniform and vehicle illuminated by the warm light of late afternoon. The background shows a sign for Kyles Temple A.M.E. Zion Church.

As Vallejo police force shrinks, 911 response times soar

by Anna Bauman September 23, 2024September 28, 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, 2024September 20, 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, 2024September 20, 2024