Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Police Accountability topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Fairfield residents demand firing and decertification of officer after school use-of-force video
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Fairfield City Council to fire and decertify an officer after video surfaced of force used on a Fairfield High student; the city acknowledged receipt of a preservation letter from the family's attorney and said it could not comment while a potential lawsuit and investigation proceed.
Dozens of residents told the Fairfield City Council on Monday night that the city must act immediately after video emerged showing an officer’s use of force against a student at Fairfield High.
Speakers, including family members and community advocates, called for Officer Bianca Camacho Brown to be terminated and decertified, and for leaders to provide timely information to the student’s family. "We demand the decertification and the firing of Bianca Camacho Brown," said Barry Achias, who urged the council to act the same way other jurisdictions moved quickly after viral videos.
Several commenters tied the incident to broader concerns about policing in Fairfield, citing past allegations and asking for independent review. "No adult in a position of authority should be allowed to harm a child," said Kiki Jones, calling for student safety to come first. Others urged the council to reach out to the family and demanded accountability beyond reassignment.
The city attorney said the city has received a letter from Oakland attorney John Burris requesting preservation of evidence; he characterized the letter as an early step that may precede litigation and advised that city officials refrain from commenting on the matter while potential litigation is pending. "As such, I need to advise my client… that it is wise not to comment in any shape or form on any of the matters that may potentially come up in litigation," the city attorney said.
Mayor Catherine Moy opened the meeting’s public‑comment period by reminding attendees of the council’s decorum rules and time limits; later, after several moments of chanting and interruption, she and staff issued stern admonitions under the applicable government code and briefly recessed the meeting. Several family members and speakers emphasized they wanted action and clarity on the investigation timeline and contact with the family.
The council did not take formal disciplinary action during the meeting. City officials said they will continue to follow legal and procedural constraints while the investigation and any preservation or legal steps proceed. The city manager and city attorney told the dais they cannot publicly discuss investigative details while the family is represented by counsel and preservation requests are in effect. The council has not announced next steps or a timeline for any personnel decisions.
The public comment period closed after extended remarks; the mayor later moved on to the consent calendar and other agenda items.
