Public Safety Council Subcommittee Regular Meeting - 07-02-2026 - City of Vallejo

The City of Vallejo Public Safety Council Subcommittee held a regular meeting on July 2, 2026, focusing primarily on public safety initiatives related to domestic violence response and mental health crisis intervention. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the Valo Police Department's enhanced response program for domestic violence, known as VORT, which involves coordination with community partners like VEST and iHeart. Budget considerations were discussed, including a proposed budget of approximately $481,274 for the program and options for a scaled crisis response service. The committee explored funding strategies, including potential grant opportunities and partnerships to support long-term sustainability. Additionally, the meeting covered training and operational protocols for officers responding to mental health crises, highlighting the importance of co-response models with specialized teams such as iHeart. The subcommittee requested more detailed data and annual reporting on program outcomes to assess effectiveness and inform future funding decisions. A motion to continue discussion and receive further reports was passed unanimously.