Families of people killed by Vallejo police say department has gone rogue

The Vallejo Police Department has faced allegations of officer-involved killings and assaults, prompting families of victims and the ACLU to urge a state oversight board to consider revoking some officers’ badges. Family members of those killed testified at a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training meeting, highlighting cases such as the shooting deaths of Ronnell Foster and Willie McCoy. The ACLU has filed a formal complaint with the commission, calling for decertification investigations of current and former Vallejo police officers accused of misconduct, including excessive force and allowing police dogs to maul individuals.

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