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How Open Vallejo Uncovered the Story of Bent Police Badges
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2020
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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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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.
Click here to leave The Bay a rating on Apple Podcasts.
Released:
Aug 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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