Mayor Davis Discusses Police Oversight and the Recent NACOLE Conference
Last week Mayor Robb Davis attended the annual NACOLE (National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement)…
City Delays New Police Auditor Hire, Leaving City without Effective Police Oversight
When former Police Auditor Bob Aaronson gave notice to city officials back in March that he would…
Sunday Commentary: Calls for Police Accountability Are Not Akin to Cop-Hatred
I recall clearly one day, I was using the men’s room at Davis City Hall when a…
A Check In on the Mayor’s Expectations for Picnic Day List
In mid-May, as the community was deep into the question of the Picnic Day incident and what…
Davis Woman Relates Experience with Davis Police Following Getting Hit by a Vehicle
A couple of weeks ago Deb Westergaard and her husband Rob came before city council to explain…
Commentary: Council Presents a Vastly Different Approach on Police Oversight than in 2006
The process of police oversight is marked not by quick decisions but by a slow and deliberative…
Council Moves Forward with Public Process for Police Oversight Changes
The night began with a small contingent of protesters in front of City Hall at the corner…
Commentary: City Comes Full Circle as Council Once Again Considers Stronger Police Oversight Policies
In August of 2005, a bumper bender in the South Davis Safeway parking lot changed the course…
Council to Take Their First Look at Police Oversight in Davis
This year has seen the confluence of two events – the announced departure of the long-time police…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Demanding Accountability Is Not Hating
It seems like every time criticism is leveled at the police over an officer-involved shooting, the police,…
Commentary: What We Learned Wednesday about Police Oversight
It is a new era for the Vanguard as we have launched monthly discussions at Sophia’s and…
City Expected to Name Independent Investigator Today
Unless something changes, the city of Davis is expected to finalize an agreement on Monday that would…
Vanguard Weekly Video Series, Episode 1: Police Oversight
On Wednesday the Vanguard hosted its first in a weekly series of videos with a discussion of…
My View: Lack of Transparency in the Process Breeds Anger and Distrust
On Tuesday there were about 10 people who came to give public comment on the continuing situation…
Commentary: Inexplicable Delays Will Leave Davis without Police Oversight for Months
When Bob Aaronson let city officials know in March that he would not be renewing his contract…
Council to Look at Police Oversight System in July
The Davis City Council will be looking at two separate issues on police oversight. Questions and concerns…
A Look at Civilian Oversight of Police
As we begin June, Davis is in the last month of the tenure of Bob Aaronson, who…
Sunday Commentary: Those Who Think I’m Anti-Police Don’t Get It
It was Friday, early evening. I was home resting after a long week, and not feeling particularly…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Need for Calmer Heads…
Contrary to the notion being drummed up by columnist Bob Dunning, the city took strong steps last…
Commentary: Columnist Just Doesn’t Get It on Need for Impartial Investigator
The title of Bob Dunning’s latest column really says it all: “No matter who investigates, someone will…
