Policing in Vallejo

In 2019, the families of those shot and killed by Vallejo Police thrust the city into the spotlight over its violent, deadly police department. In this three-part series for KQED’s The Bay, I take you into the homes of some of those families, examine what it means to challenge the police’s narrative, and unravel the breakdown in trust between the community and its police department.

Trailer: There’s Something Wrong in Vallejo

Part I: The Life and Death of Willie McCoy

Part II: One Night in Vallejo, Two Narratives

Part III: How Did Things Get So Bad?

‘There’s a Lot of Mistrust and Fear on Both Sides.’ Vallejo Residents React to Police Violence