Testimony describes systematic coverup of Vallejo police…
A former Vallejo Police Department captain, John Whitney, testified in a civil rights lawsuit alleging that the department covered up misconduct and retaliated against whistleblowers, including intimidating him for speaking out about systemic issues.
Key Facts
- John Whitney was assigned to head the professional standards division after being fired from his position as captain
- Whitney alleged that numerous complaints were not properly investigated by the department
Incident Details
| Location | Vallejo, California |
| Department | Vallejo Police Department |
| Officers Involved | John Whitney (captain), Ted Postolaki and John Whitney (detectives), Jason Potts (police officer) |
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