The Vallejo Police Department says with the severe lack of staffing as well as statistics showing that about 98% of calls turn out to be false alarms, they are only left with few options.
Amid a staffing shortage, the Vallejo Police Department says they may stop responding to some alarm calls coming from homes and businesses.Real-life impacts of the policing crisis in Vallejo. At a town hall style meeting Tuesday night, the Vallejo Police Department laid out their proposals to stop responding to some alarm calls coming from homes and businesses.
Police stressed they would still respond to verified calls for service, meaning there is confirmation of a crime in progress.However, they say the severe lack of staffing at the department, as well as statistics showing that about 98% of calls turn out to be false alarms, leave them with few options.
One of those expressing concern was Reverend Dr. Carolyn Dyson, who's lived in Vallejo the past 23 years."I don't support it on any level," she said.
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