New Task Ahead for the Mental Health Subcommittee on How to Handle Mental Health Calls
By Flor Sanchez DAVIS– At last Monday’s Police Accountability Commission (PAC), the commission received an update from…
Webinar with Davis Vanguard, Yolo People Power and Independent Police Auditor Continues Conversation on Policing After City Council Meeting
By Pavan Potti On Apr. 11, the Davis Vanguard hosted a webinar presented by the city news…
Vanguard’s City Desk Webinar – Public Safety in Davis (Video)
The Davis City Council met on April 6 to weigh in on proposals to reimagine public safety….
Vanguard’s City Desk Webinar – Public Safety in Davis – JOIN US NOW
On Tuesday, April 6, the City Council will weigh in on proposals to reimagine public safety. Join…
Commentary: Deconstructing Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel
By David M. Greenwald As someone who has watched Darren Pytel for the last 15 years, starting…
Council Votes to Move Homeless Services Out of Police Department, No Vote on Independent Public Safety Department
By Iliana Magana and Jordan Varney DAVIS — At the April 6 Davis City Council meeting, council…
Davis Residents Disappointed but Hopeful in Public Comments on Public Safety Reforms
By Pavan Potti DAVIS — Following Item 5, the city staff presentation on their “Reimagining Public Safety”…
Commentary: Need Better Analytics in Staff Report Responding to the TJSC Proposal
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Several years ago when I was on the Human Relations…
Mayor Receives Open Letter from Community Calling for Independent Department of Public Safety
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – A letter signed by over 600 individuals and groups was…
Over 600 Individuals and Groups Sign Letter Pushing for Changes to Davis Police Department
The following is an open letter signed by 27 organizations including the Vanguard Editorial Board and 585…
Sunday Commentary: The Urgency of Optimizing Police Responses
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – As a society we have asked our police force to…
Staff Responds to Reimagining Public Safety Report; Council to Consider Next Steps
By David M. Greenwald As the trial of the officer accused of murdering George Floyd continues, the…
Sunday Commentary: Why Are People of Color Over-Policed in Davis?
By David M. Greenwald As the Davis City Council deals with nine recommendations from the Joint Subcommittee…
City and PAC Responds to Grand Jury Report on Picnic Day, Police Accountability Commission
By David M. Greenwald In September, a Grand Jury investigation heavily called into question the decisions by…
PAC Meeting with Police Chief Sparks Dialogue on Bridging Gap Between Police and Community
By Macy Lu DAVIS — Conversation on how to fix the “toxic” relationship between Davis police officers…
Police Auditor Analyzes Use of Force in Davis
By Emily Dill Independent Police Auditor Michael Gennaco presented the work that has been done and next…
Commentary: Berkeley Just Limited Police Stops, Should Davis Follow Suit?
By David M. Greenwald Late last year the Davis Joint Police Subcommittee issued a report with a…
Public Commenters Demand Council Support Re-Imagined Public Safety in Davis
By Lauren Smith and Jordan Varney DAVIS — At the Feb. 16 City Council meeting, public commenters…
Commentary: Yes, the Thin Blue Line Imagery Has Been Co-Opted – Davis Should Ban It
By David M. Greenwald A few weeks ago I posted a column in light of the city…
Temporary Joint Subcommittee Discusses Their Taskforce and Policing With the Vanguard
By Pavan Potti During the recent Vanguard’s webinar on Jan. 14, three temporary joint subcommittee members, Cecilia-Escamilla-Greenwald,…