VALLEJO - On September 30, 2020, Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams issued a Notice of Termination to Ryan McMahon, former officer with the Vallejo Police Department (VPD). The Notice of Termination was issued after an Internal Affairs investigation concluded, among other things, that McMahon violated department policies by engaging in unsafe conduct and neglect for basic firearm safety during the incident.
The City is unable to comment on any additional allegations because of McMahon’s privacy rights under California State law pursuant to the Police Officer Bill of Rights (POBR). Pursuant to SB 1421, a redacted version of the Notice of Discipline will be made available online.
“Any conduct outside the level of professionalism this City deserves will not be tolerated by the Vallejo Police Department,” Chief of Police Shawny Williams stated. “I understand we have a long way to go in rebuilding trust among the residents of Vallejo and I will continue to take the necessary steps to better serve this community.
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