The Vallejo Police Department’s (VPD) Professional Standards Division (PSD) is proud to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Audit. This comprehensive report underscores the PSD’s dedication to preserving the integrity and professionalism of the VPD and its employees, aligning with the department’s mission, vision, and core values through transparency, accountability, and rigorous training.
The PSD Annual Audit serves as a vital tool for demonstrating VPD’s commitment to constant improvement and rigorous review of the department’s practices. This inaugural edition reflects our unwavering dedication to these principles and our continuous efforts to foster trust within our community.
Key Highlights of the 2023 PSD Annual Audit:
- VPD Personnel and Diversity: Detailed demographics and diversity metrics of our workforce.
- Overview of the Professional Standards Division: Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the PSD.
- 2022-2023 Audit of Administrative Investigations: Summary of internal investigations conducted over the past year.
- Discipline Report: Comprehensive report on disciplinary actions and outcomes.
- Citizen Complaint Data: Analysis of complaints received from the public and their resolutions.
- Use of Force Review: Review incidents involving force used and corresponding actions taken.
- Risk Analysis: Identification and assessment of potential risks within the department.
- Reforms and Policy Changes: Updates on policy changes and reforms implemented.
- Critical Incident Review Board Annual Update: Annual summary from the Critical Incident Review Board.
- Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) Investigations Report: Summary report on investigations of officer-involved shootings.
- Senate Bill 2 (SB2) Report: Compliance and reporting related to SB2 regulations.
“The release of the 2023 PSD Annual Audit marks a significant step in our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability,” said Vallejo Police Department’s Chief of Police Jason Ta. “We believe that sharing this information with our community can foster a greater understanding and trust between the VPD and the citizens we serve.”
The 2023 Professional Division Annual Audit is available to the public and can be accessed on the Vallejo Police Department’s website at Vallejopd.net.
For media inquiries, please contact Public Information Officer Sgt. Rashad Hollis by email at VallejoPolicePIO@