Commentary: The Kids Are Alright
It seems to be that in every major civilization, the older generation believes that the younger generation’s…
525 Calls for Service Since 2010, But Officials Aren’t Singling Out KetMoRee
Davis city officials met on Wednesday with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), as Assistant Police…
A Second Arrest Made, Third Suspect Still at Large in Davis Murder Case
On Monday afternoon, the police released names and photos of the two remaining suspects in the fatal…
Bar Fight Turns Deadly in Davis
KetMoRee Thai Restaurant & Bar in Davis has long been a popular late night club with the…
Commentary: Davis Needs To Do Police Body Cameras the Right Way
It is difficult to know exactly what will arise out of the current national discussion about police…
My View: Nine Years of the Vanguard from Buzayan to Ferguson
A few months ago someone asked me why the Vanguard focused so heavily on Ferguson and police…
Alternative View on Police Body-Worn Cameras
Last week Assistant Chief Darren Pytel laid out the Davis Police Department’s proposed body-worn camera policy. As…
Sunday Commentary: Proposed Davis PD Body Cam Policy Draws Concerns
While we need to be clear – the proposed Davis Police Department’s body worn camera policy, as…
Proposed Body Cam Policy Laid Out by Assistant Chief
Davis Assistant Police Chief Darren Pytel laid out the proposed new police body camera policy at the…
My View: Why Davis and Other Cities Have Sanctuary Laws
This week some are asking whether Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez will become this election cycle’s Willie Horton (a…
Commentary: Lamenting Picnic Day
Tuesday’s city council meeting had a report from Police Chief Landy Black on Picnic Day 2015, and…
Council Will Take Further Look at Police Protective Vehicle, But Expresses Doubts About Cost, Need
The Davis City Council is willing to look further into the costs of acquiring a Police Protective…
Assessing the Staffing Needs of the Davis Police: PPV, SRO, Patrol, or SAFE Team?
On this week’s agenda, the Davis City Council has before them an item that asks them to…
Council Looks Into Acquiring an Armored Vehicle
Nine months after the MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle) issue first came up, staff is seeking council…
Police Department Looks to Change Recruitment Strategy
The Davis Police Department faces a continual challenge in recruiting new police officers. In the second of…
Property Crime Increasing in Post-Reform Davis
Earlier this week, the Vanguard called for additional police resource for the city of Davis. The Vanguard…
Vanguard Commentary: Equalizing Pay for Police and Fire
In 2009, in one of the most widely read articles on the old Vanguard site, we ran…
Just To Be Safe
By Tia Will We are currently witnessing another case of alleged rape in Yolo County. As a…
My View: Police Body Cameras Are Not Enough
In late 2013, a man was biking home on Alvarado Ave. in Davis. Unbeknownst to him, the…
Sunday Commentary: Picnic Day Is What It Is – Accept It or End It
Following the year of problems in 2010, the city of Davis cracked down on Picnic Day, creating…
