‘Roadmap’ for Implementing Public Safety Reforms Drawn at City Council Meeting
By Emily Dill DAVIS — The public safety recommendations that sparked over 150 public comments on Dec. 1…
Council to Take Up Second Half of Police Recommendations Item
By David M. Greenwald Last week the council only really got to the hear the proposal and…
Police Auditor Provides Historical Overview of Laws for Investigations on Police Misconduct to PAC
By Zohd Khan DAVIS — In light of several complaints of police misconduct that have transpired locally and nationally…
Commentary: A New Council Comes In – Here’s What They Will Need To Address
By David M. Greenwald Four of the five members of the Davis City Council will be returning,…
Commentary: Policing Doesn’t Work That Well – Why Shouldn’t We Change It?
By David M. Greenwald On Tuesday night, in a meeting that went into the wee hours despite…
Over 150 Public Comments on Public Safety Reform Recommendations Flood City Council Meeting
By Emily Dill DAVIS — Tuesday’s City Council meeting was overwhelmed by a surge in public comment…
Council to Consider Nine Recommendations for Reimagining Public Safety
By David M. Greenwald With the call to defund the police, the Davis City Council last…
Guest Commentary: Thinking Outside the Box on Public Safety
by Matt Williams On Tuesday the Davis City Council will receive the “Reimagining Public Safety” public health…
Davis Mayor Gloria Partida Sits Down For Candid Discussion With The Davis Vanguard
By Madison Forwood DAVIS — On Friday Nov. 20, Mayor Gloria Partida had a public discussion with…
Public Safety Recommendations For City Council Explained And Voted On
By Emily Dill DAVIS — The Temporary Joint Subcommittee presented and discussed their final recommendations on public safety…
Public Commenters Expressed Their Anger Toward A “Status Quo” Model of Public Safety At Tense Joint Subcommittee Meeting
By Emily Dill DAVIS — Anger and disappointment echoed throughout public comment in response to the Temporary Joint…
Chief Darren Pytel Presents Davis PD Financial Update at Finance and Budget Commission Meeting
By Emily Dill DAVIS — At Monday night’s Finance and Budget Commission meeting on Nov. 9, Davis Police…
Police Auditor Provides Update on Recent State Police Reform at PAC Meeting
By Zohd Khan DAVIS — As the nation continues to strive to combat police brutality and other injustices…
Davis Police Accountability Commission Review Grand Jury Findings and Submit to City Council for Review
By Madison Forwood DAVIS — On Nov. 2, the Davis PAC reviewed the findings of the grand…
Subcommittees of the PAC Quickly Present Updates During Extended Meeting Time, Discuss Joint Subcommittee Agenda Before Presentation to City Council
By Linh Nguyen DAVIS — The six subcommittees of the Davis Police Accountability Commission share their reports…
Local Activists Share Personal Experiences With Law Enforcement And Present Alternate Policing Strategies
By Emily Dill DAVIS — On Saturday Oct. 24, an educational rally for innovative policing and public safety…
Former Davis Police Officer Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges
By David M. Greenwald Former Davis Police Officer Trevor Edens was arraigned on Wednesday, appearing via Zoom…
Upcoming “Reimagining Public Safety Community Teach-In” On Saturday
By Emily Dill DAVIS — An educational rally for innovative policing and public safety strategies will be held…
Commentary: The Dangerous Mix of Policing and Mental Illness
By David M. Greenwald I have watched the video of Christopher Gray getting shot and killed. Tragic…
Officer Shooting in Christopher Gray Case Calls for Thorough Davis Police Department Investigation, Discussed in PAC
By Jordan Varney DAVIS — At the Police Accountability Commission (PAC) meeting on Monday Oct. 5, they…
