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…
Property Crime Increasing in Post-Reform Davis
Earlier this week, the Vanguard called for additional police resource for the city of Davis. The Vanguard…
Commentary: A Chilling Glimpse into the Murder
When you listen to Joseph Hein calling 911, you get an eerie feeling that you are getting…
Police Release 911 Recording of Murder-Suicide
The Davis Police have released a copy of the 911 recording of the murder-suicide call, regarding the…
Vanguard Commentary: Council Needs to Make Tough Call on MRAP
While it is not agendized for tonight’s city council meeting, perhaps the most watched decision will be…
Sunday Commentary: The Slippery Slope of Police Militarization and Mission Creep
On Friday afternoon the Vanguard was able to sit down with Davis Police Chief Landy Black, along…
Police Describe Murder-Suicide Scene From Last Week
Last Thursday evening the Davis police received a 911 call from an individual identifying himself as Joseph….
City Hopes to Diffuse Controversy of Basketball Hoops on City Streets
A Change.org petition has been circulating, and has 309 signatures so far. It reads, “Residents across our…
Vanguard Commentary: Sending Away MRAP Doesn’t Mean We Can Borrow It
Last week the Vanguard learned that the MRAP had indeed left town and gone to Woodland. The…