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Vallejo oversight commission urges replacing ‘frivolous’ in police complaints policy
Summary
The Vallejo Police Oversight and Accountability Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Vallejo Police Department adopt its proposed personnel‑complaints Policy 10‑11 with a revision replacing the word “frivolous” with “without merit,” after public commenters and the ACLU urged clearer POAC language and independent oversight.
The Vallejo Police Oversight and Accountability Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Vallejo Police Department adopt its proposed personnel‑complaints Policy 10‑11 with a single, specified revision: change the word “frivolous” in section 1011.6 to “without merit.” The recommendation will be transmitted to the chief of police.
The change follows public comment and testimony from community groups urging clearer language and stronger independent review. A public commenter said the commission must push City Council to allow POAC to select outside counsel and investigators, arguing the body lacks authority and public trust: “First, you need to keep demanding that an independent lawyer and investigator be hired,” the commenter said.
Sanna, representing the ACLU of…
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