Officers’ association dealt setback in battle over Vallejo police reforms

Vallejo’s declaration of a public safety emergency — which opened the door to a slate of intended policing reforms — survived a legal battle Wednesday and will stay in effect after a judge ruled against the Vallejo Police Officers’ Association, which had challenged the city’s action.

The police officers’ association, or VPOA, had asked for a temporary restraining order to prevent the city from instituting the public emergency, which, among other things, allows the police chief to implement policy and policing changes without first consulting with the VPOA.