Sheriff to help understaffed Vallejo police patrol city

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.

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