Solano Sheriff Calls Vallejo Patrols a Success, No Impact on County

New partnership between Solano County Sheriff's Office and Vallejo Police Department brings added patrols to underserved areas.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:58am

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An extreme close-up photograph of the flashing red and blue lights of a police car reflected on a cracked and damaged windshield, creating a stark, gritty, and investigative visual aesthetic.The Solano County Sheriff's Office's supplemental patrols in Vallejo aim to deter crime and improve emergency response times in underserved neighborhoods.Vallejo Today

The Solano County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) and the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) have launched a new partnership to provide supplemental patrols in underserved areas of Vallejo. The $11.2 million contract, approved in 2025, allows SCSO deputies to assist VPD from Wednesday through Saturday, 2 PM to midnight. The goal is to improve 911 response times and address rising violent crime in east and south Vallejo.

Why it matters

The partnership comes after Vallejo declared a local state of emergency in 2023 due to critical staffing shortages at VPD. The added SCSO presence is meant to restore community trust and provide a visible deterrent to crime, while not impacting service levels in other parts of Solano County.

The details

The supplemental patrols include six deputies, one sergeant, and one lieutenant from SCSO. A recent state law change allowed retired deputies to work more hours, freeing up the full-time deputies to assist in Vallejo. The community has welcomed the added presence, with residents thanking deputies and reporting improved 911 response times in the targeted areas.

  • The contract between SCSO and VPD was unanimously approved by the Solano County Board of Supervisors in September 2025.
  • The supplemental patrols began on January 21, 2026 and are set to continue through the end of 2026.

The players

Solano County Sheriff's Office (SCSO)

The law enforcement agency for Solano County, California, which is providing deputies to supplement patrols in the city of Vallejo.

Vallejo Police Department (VPD)

The police department for the city of Vallejo, California, which has faced critical staffing shortages and is partnering with SCSO to bring added patrols to underserved areas.

Andrea Sorce

The mayor of Vallejo, who says the community has welcomed the added SCSO presence and that it has had a positive impact.

Brad DeWall

The Solano County Sheriff, who says the supplemental patrols have been well-received by the community and have not impacted service levels in other parts of the county.

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What they’re saying

“They're able to trust that when they call 911, they'll get a response. So this has been incredibly positive for our community.”

— Andrea Sorce, Mayor of Vallejo

“The community sees us. They see a presence. They see the cars, our cars, Vallejo Police cars, and that's a visual deterrent as well.”

— Brad DeWall, Solano County Sheriff

What’s next

The contract between SCSO and VPD is set to expire at the end of 2026, at which point the agencies will evaluate whether to continue or expand the supplemental patrols.

The takeaway

This partnership between the Solano County Sheriff's Office and Vallejo Police Department demonstrates how law enforcement agencies can collaborate to address public safety challenges in underserved communities, even when facing their own staffing constraints. The added patrols have been well-received by Vallejo residents, who report improved 911 response times and a greater sense of security.