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Acting VPD chief and Solano sheriff report crime declines, faster response times; deputies deployed to Vallejo beats
Summary
Acting VPD Chief Bob Knight and Solano County Sheriff reported drops in several crime categories (murders down ~32%, shootings down ~25%), improved average priority‑1 response times (~9 minutes), and increased officer‑initiated enforcement. The council pressed for continued recruitment and solutions to abandoned‑vehicle backlogs and tow capacity.
Acting Vallejo Police Department Chief Bob Knight and representatives of the Solano County Sheriff’s Department gave a 60‑day public safety update March 26 that emphasized improved staffing and crime‑reduction trends while flagging persistent challenges.
Knight said the department has rebuilt some patrol capacity since the staffing emergency declared in 2023: patrol officers rose from 35 to 39, and the department has multiple academy classes scheduled that could bring the force to about 88 sworn officers if recruits pass. He highlighted operational initiatives — increased officer‑initiated activity…
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