VALLEJO, Calif. — The ACLU Foundation of Northern California is pressing the City of Vallejo to bypass a newly approved preliminary review and move directly to a full, independent investigation into the City Attorney’s Office over its handling of alleged police misconduct within the Vallejo Police Department, citing what it describes as extensive, credible allegations that undermine public trust.
In a supplemental letter dated Dec. 22, the ACLU followed up on its July 24, 2025 request for an independent investigation focused on the City Attorney’s handling of misconduct allegations involving Vallejo police officers. The letter was addressed to Mayor Andrea Sorce and all members of the City Council.
The ACLU acknowledged that on Dec. 9 the City Council voted to approve a contract with the Shaw Law Group PC to conduct a preliminary inquiry into whether a formal investigation is warranted. The firm proposed a roughly 30-day timeline to produce written findings and a recommendation to the council…