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Under VPOA control, Vallejo police had no hiring guidelines


Newly released records show how the Vallejo Police Officers Association worked to maintain their grip on hiring, contributing to the department’s staffing crisis.

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Under VPOA control, Vallejo police had no hiring guidelines
A screenshot from GetRecruitedNow.com, which recruiters under former Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams established to set standards and expand the reach of Vallejo police's recruitment efforts.

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