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How Open Vallejo Uncovered the Story of Bent Police Badges

How Open Vallejo Uncovered the Story of Bent Police Badges

FromThe Bay


How Open Vallejo Uncovered the Story of Bent Police Badges

FromThe Bay

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A secret clique of Vallejo police officers commemorate killings by bending the tips of their star-shaped badges — and the city’s top leaders did nothing about it.
That's according to Open Vallejo, a recently launched non-profit news organization. For many locals, the story only confirmed their mistrust of a department they feel continues to act with impunity. Last week, police Chief Shawny Williams announced he would launch a third party investigation into the allegations after two VPD employees came forward about the practice. But in a city where local officials have been reluctant to discipline its police department, what is the path forward?
Guest: Geoff King, founder of Open Vallejo and civil liberties lawyer
See Geoff’s article and subscribe to the Open Vallejo podcast here. 
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Released:
Aug 5, 2020
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The Bay is a local news podcast about what’s really going on here. We’ll show you the messy and resilient culture of this place we call home, with help from Bay Area reporters, community leaders, and neighbors. The show is hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.