The Brief
- Starting Wednesday, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office will deploy a dedicated unit to patrol within Vallejo city limits to help address ongoing staffing shortages.
- While sheriff’s deputies will handle general calls for service, the Vallejo Police Department will continue to take the lead on traffic collisions, priority incidents and major crime investigations.
- The city declared a state of emergency in 2023 due to officer shortages, and the Vallejo Police Officers Association has warned about staffing concerns since 2020.
VALLEJO, Calif. – Help is arriving for the Vallejo Police Department as Solano County sheriff’s deputies begin assisting with patrols in the city.
What we know:
Starting Wednesday, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office will deploy a dedicated unit to patrol within Vallejo city limits to help address ongoing staffing shortages. …