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Sunday Commentary: Door Is Back Open for Davis to Consider Berkeley Ordinance

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: April 18, 2021
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Sunday Commentary: Door Is Back Open for Davis to Consider Berkeley Ordinance

By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It is interesting—last week we had extensive discussions on reimagining ...

By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It is interesting—last week we had extensive discussions on reimagining policing and then, over the weekend and throughout this week, we had several police incidents. ...

April 18, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Vanguard’s City Desk Webinar – Public Safety in Davis (Video)

Posted by Vanguard Administrator
|Date: April 13, 2021
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Vanguard’s City Desk Webinar – Public Safety in Davis (Video)

The Davis City Council met on April 6 to weigh in on proposals to reimagine public safety. The Vanguard o ...

The Davis City Council met on April 6 to weigh in on proposals to reimagine public safety. The Vanguard on April 11, had a post-council discussion on the issues. Guests: Morgan Poindexter – Yolo Peopl ...

April 13, 2021
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Commentary: Deconstructing Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: April 09, 2021
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Commentary: Deconstructing Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel

By David M. Greenwald As someone who has watched Darren Pytel for the last 15 years, starting when he was ...

By David M. Greenwald As someone who has watched Darren Pytel for the last 15 years, starting when he was a police captain up through his time as police chief, he is a complicated figure—and on Tuesda ...

April 09, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Council Votes to Move Homeless Services Out of Police Department, No Vote on Independent Public Safety Department

Posted by Vanguard Court Watch Interns
|Date: April 07, 2021
| (30) Comments

Council Votes to Move Homeless Services Out of Police Department, No Vote on Independent Public Safety Department

By Iliana Magana and Jordan Varney DAVIS -- At the April 6 Davis City Council meeting, council discussed ...

By Iliana Magana and Jordan Varney DAVIS -- At the April 6 Davis City Council meeting, council discussed and took action on the staff report generated in response to the nine recommendations of the Te ...

April 07, 2021
| by Vanguard Court Watch Interns

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Davis Residents Disappointed but Hopeful in Public Comments on Public Safety Reforms

Posted by Vanguard Court Watch Interns
|Date: April 07, 2021
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Davis Residents Disappointed but Hopeful in Public Comments on Public Safety Reforms

By Pavan Potti DAVIS -- Following Item 5, the city staff presentation on their “Reimagining Public Safety ...

By Pavan Potti DAVIS -- Following Item 5, the city staff presentation on their “Reimagining Public Safety” report during the Davis City Council April 6 meeting, public comments were flooded with many ...

April 07, 2021
| by Vanguard Court Watch Interns

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Mayor Receives Open Letter from Community Calling for Independent Department of Public Safety

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: April 06, 2021
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Mayor Receives Open Letter from Community Calling for Independent Department of Public Safety

By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – A letter signed by over 600 individuals and groups was formally deliver ...

By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – A letter signed by over 600 individuals and groups was formally delivered to Mayor Gloria Partida at a press conference Monday afternoon outside of city hall, calling ...

April 06, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Over 600 Individuals and Groups Sign Letter Pushing for Changes to Davis Police Department

Posted by Vanguard Administrator
|Date: April 05, 2021
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Over 600 Individuals and Groups Sign Letter Pushing for Changes to Davis Police Department

The following is an open letter signed by 27 organizations including the Vanguard Editorial Board and 585 ...

The following is an open letter signed by 27 organizations including the Vanguard Editorial Board and 585 individuals citizens. Dear Davis City Council, As members of the Davis community, we urge you ...

April 05, 2021
| by Vanguard Administrator

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Sunday Commentary: The Urgency of Optimizing Police Responses

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: April 04, 2021
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Sunday Commentary: The Urgency of Optimizing Police Responses

By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – As a society we have asked our police force to do way more than their p ...

By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – As a society we have asked our police force to do way more than their primary mission—arresting people suspected of committing crimes, and protecting the public from ...

April 04, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Staff Responds to Reimagining Public Safety Report; Council to Consider Next Steps

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: April 03, 2021
| (23) Comments

Staff Responds to Reimagining Public Safety Report; Council to Consider Next Steps

By David M. Greenwald As the trial of the officer accused of murdering George Floyd continues, the fallou ...

By David M. Greenwald As the trial of the officer accused of murdering George Floyd continues, the fallout of mass demonstrations and changed thinking continues at a local level as well as at a state ...

April 03, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Guest Commentary: A Department of Public Safety Can Fix What the Davis Police Cannot

Posted by Vanguard Administrator
|Date: April 02, 2021
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Guest Commentary: A Department of Public Safety Can Fix What the Davis Police Cannot

By Kazia J. Hart Last summer, Davis residents marched, sweat-drenched and frustrated, to the Davis Police ...

By Kazia J. Hart Last summer, Davis residents marched, sweat-drenched and frustrated, to the Davis Police Department. George Floyd’s and Breonna Taylor’s names filled the air as hundreds of protesters ...

April 02, 2021
| by Vanguard Administrator

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Sunday Commentary: Why Are People of Color Over-Policed in Davis?

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: March 14, 2021
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Sunday Commentary: Why Are People of Color Over-Policed in Davis?

By David M. Greenwald As the Davis City Council deals with nine recommendations from the Joint Subcommitt ...

By David M. Greenwald As the Davis City Council deals with nine recommendations from the Joint Subcommittee report on policing from last fall, there will naturally be a tendency to attack the low-hang ...

March 14, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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City and PAC Responds to Grand Jury Report on Picnic Day, Police Accountability Commission

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: March 09, 2021
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City and PAC Responds to Grand Jury Report on Picnic Day, Police Accountability Commission

By David M. Greenwald In September, a Grand Jury investigation heavily called into question the decisions ...

By David M. Greenwald In September, a Grand Jury investigation heavily called into question the decisions by the Police Accountability Commission (PAC) to limit participation by the police at their me ...

March 09, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Police Auditor Analyzes Use of Force in Davis

Posted by Linh Nguyen
|Date: March 04, 2021
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Police Auditor Analyzes Use of Force in Davis

By Emily Dill Independent Police Auditor Michael Gennaco presented the work that has been done and next s ...

By Emily Dill Independent Police Auditor Michael Gennaco presented the work that has been done and next steps to be taken regarding the “8 Can’t Wait” policies at the Mar. 1 Police Accountability Comm ...

March 04, 2021
| by Linh Nguyen

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Commentary: Berkeley Just Limited Police Stops, Should Davis Follow Suit?

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: February 26, 2021
| (13) Comments

Commentary: Berkeley Just Limited Police Stops, Should Davis Follow Suit?

By David M. Greenwald Late last year the Davis Joint Police Subcommittee issued a report with a number of ...

By David M. Greenwald Late last year the Davis Joint Police Subcommittee issued a report with a number of recommendations, one of which is to determine why racial disparities exist in arrests, recomme ...

February 26, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Tragedy Strikes As Fallen Tree Branch Kills Mother at Slide Hill Park

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: February 24, 2021
| (15) Comments

Tragedy Strikes As Fallen Tree Branch Kills Mother at Slide Hill Park

By David M. Greenwald A warm but breezy late-February day in Davis turned tragic as a 41-year-old mother ...

By David M. Greenwald A warm but breezy late-February day in Davis turned tragic as a 41-year-old mother took her young daughter to Slide Hill Park to play when, around 10:25, a tree branch struck her ...

February 24, 2021
| by David Greenwald

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Commentary: Yes, the Thin Blue Line Imagery Has Been Co-Opted – Davis Should Ban It

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: February 02, 2021
| (68) Comments

Commentary: Yes, the Thin Blue Line Imagery Has Been Co-Opted – Davis Should Ban It

By David M. Greenwald A few weeks ago I posted a column in light of the city getting what otherwise would ...

By David M. Greenwald A few weeks ago I posted a column in light of the city getting what otherwise would have been a spectacular gift commemorating the beautiful life and tragic death of Natalie Coro ...

February 02, 2021
| by David Greenwald

| (68) Comments

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Vanguard’s Monthly Webinar – A Discussion on Police Reform in Davis (Video)

Posted by Vanguard Administrator
|Date: January 16, 2021
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Vanguard’s Monthly Webinar – A Discussion on Police Reform in Davis (Video)

January's webinar was be moderated by Lauren Smith and Jordan Varney co-editors of the city desk for the ...

January's webinar was be moderated by Lauren Smith and Jordan Varney co-editors of the city desk for the Davis Vanguard at UCD publication. On January 14, from noon to 1:30 pm, the Vanguard hosted a d ...

January 16, 2021
| by Vanguard Administrator

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Letter: Criminals without Roofs vs. Those Truly in Need

Posted by Vanguard Administrator
|Date: January 16, 2021
| (55) Comments

Letter: Criminals without Roofs vs. Those Truly in Need

By Alan Miller An Open Letter to South Davis Hello South Davis, I don’t live in South Davis, but I’m look ...

By Alan Miller An Open Letter to South Davis Hello South Davis, I don’t live in South Davis, but I’m looking at District 3 100’ away out my window. I share your problems and your concerns. There is a ...

January 16, 2021
| by Vanguard Administrator

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Commentary: Getting to the Crux of the Problem – Where Is the Bias in Policing Coming From?

Posted by David Greenwald
|Date: December 22, 2020
| (114) Comments

Commentary: Getting to the Crux of the Problem – Where Is the Bias in Policing Coming From?

By David M. Greenwald A critical point that I think needs to be better understood in the context of polic ...

By David M. Greenwald A critical point that I think needs to be better understood in the context of policing is, if the problem is one of systemic racism, then the solution may not be reached simply b ...

December 22, 2020
| by David Greenwald

| (114) Comments

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Guest Commentary: How Do We Address Systems of Inequity in the City?

Posted by Vanguard Administrator
|Date: December 21, 2020
| (42) Comments

Guest Commentary: How Do We Address Systems of Inequity in the City?

By Gloria Partida As a football fan, punting is probably my least favorite play. I understand the move fr ...

By Gloria Partida As a football fan, punting is probably my least favorite play. I understand the move from a strategic stand point but I can’t help but feel that the team should just keep trying. Th ...

December 21, 2020
| by Vanguard Administrator

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