Guest Commentary: Reimagining Policing in Davis
by Mayor Gloria Partida I, along with many in our Nation, breathed a sigh of relief when…
Sunday Commentary: Door Is Back Open for Davis to Consider Berkeley Ordinance
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It is interesting—last week we had extensive discussions on reimagining…
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….
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”…
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…
Guest Commentary: A Department of Public Safety Can Fix What the Davis Police Cannot
By Kazia J. Hart Last summer, Davis residents marched, sweat-drenched and frustrated, to the Davis Police Department….
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…
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…
Tragedy Strikes As Fallen Tree Branch Kills Mother at Slide Hill Park
By David M. Greenwald A warm but breezy late-February day in Davis turned tragic as a 41-year-old…
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…
Vanguard’s Monthly Webinar – A Discussion on Police Reform in Davis (Video)
January’s webinar was be moderated by Lauren Smith and Jordan Varney co-editors of the city desk for…
Letter: Criminals without Roofs vs. Those Truly in Need
By Alan Miller An Open Letter to South Davis Hello South Davis, I don’t live in South…
Commentary: Getting to the Crux of the Problem – Where Is the Bias in Policing Coming From?
By David M. Greenwald A critical point that I think needs to be better understood in the…
