In Vallejo, it's been a summer of violence as residents and business owners are worried about safety, gun violence, and crime.
In Vallejo, it's been a summer of violence as residents and business owners are worried about safety, gun violence, and crime. The city saw its homicide count reach 15 at the beginning of August. At the same time, the Vallejo Police Department is in the midst of a police staffing shortage and is currently without a permanent police chief.Elizabeth Gomez opened Hair Day Beauty Salon after saving up for years.
Vallejo Police says out of 137 sworn officer positions in Vallejo, only 73 are currently filled. VPD is facing a major staffing shortage like many departments across the Bay Area and country. The agency did not respond to CBS News Bay Area's requests for on-camera interviews. 'There are gunshots every evening, there are shots,' said resident Ann Truex.She doesn't call the police when gunshots ring out, but that doesn't mean she's not fraught with fear.
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