Police Reform

Police reform aims to transform the values, culture, policies and practices of police organizations so that police can perform their duties with respect for democratic values, human rights and the rule of law.

The City and its police department are advancing their efforts in achieving police reform with the following projects:

OIR GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS

• A four-member team, headed by a Police Captain, was created to craft and implement the reform policies to address compliance measures and Department of Justice (DOJ) recommendations.

• The task force has made significant strides on this important work and expects to complete this task by the DOJ recommended completion date.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?

• Completing all 45 compliance measures from the DOJ.

• Reductions in use of force incidents; reduced litigation costs; increased positive interactions and a strengthening relationship with the community.

POLICE ADVISORY COMMISSION

• The Police Oversight Model was adopted in 2022 and the

Police Advisory Commission is currently accepting applications for intended placement by the end of Q1 2023.

• The City is in “Meet and Confer” discussions with the Vallejo Police Officer’s Association (VPOA) regarding this item.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE? Model Adopted. Commission seated and operating.

SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD

• Councilmembers appointed representatives from their districts. The board has been seated, is meeting, and making policy recommendations as appropriate.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE? Advisory Board seated and operating.

NEW VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS

• Community outreach meetings were held; results were presented to City Council for review; City Council has provided feedback to City Staff as to a Council approved site.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE? New PD headquarters is financed. Building location decided. Construction set to begin.