Community
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge 371
April 12 was the 23rd anniversary of the end of watch for Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, who was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. We salute Officer Azuar for being an amazing father, husband, brother, and colleague! Officer Azuar is a certified hero, and we honor him and his legacy, today and every day thereafter.
April 12 was the 23rd anniversary of the end of watch for Officer Jeffrey Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, who was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
We salute Officer Azuar for being an amazing father, husband, brother, and colleague!
Officer Azuar is a certified hero, and we honor him and his legacy, today and every day thereafter.
A Statement from Lt. Stephen Darden:
“All, 23 years ago today, one of our brothers, Jeffery Lynn Azuar, Badge #371, was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. I will never forget the sadness of that day and the pain we all endured in the days to follow.
For those very few of us who were here, I am certain the memory of that fateful day is forever burned into our minds and will never be forgotten. I worked with Jeff for 4½ years and back then, I was still considered a “rookie” as I worked alongside the many veteran officers that once filled our ranks. Although I did not interact with Jeff beyond the workplace, other than the department parties he hosted annually, I knew him well enough to know he was a good man.
Jeff was an extremely proud Vallejo Police Officer who was always sharp in uniform. I remember him always smiling and laughing. It made me value my job even more to see such a senior officer so happy at work.
Once you were hired, he genuinely welcomed you as if you were truly a part of his family. At least, that is how he made me feel. I grew to learn that it wasn’t necessarily the person that prompted the warm reception, but it was the patch on my sleeve. Our patch is heavy with respect and honor because of Jeff and other officers like him.
Jeff spent more time out of his patrol car than he did inside. He knew when to show compassion but also knew when to use force. His relationships were countless throughout our city, which were made evident at the service that was attended by thousands. Also, along with the many heartfelt testimonies that described the many lives he touched.
God Bless and please stay safe!”
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Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 24 – 30, 2024
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Alameda County
DA Pamela Price Stands by Mom Who Lost Son to Gun Violence in Oakland
Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018.
Publisher’s note: Last week, The Post published a photo showing Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price with Carol Jones, whose son, Patrick DeMarco Scott, was gunned down by an unknown assailant in 2018. The photo was too small for readers to see where the women were and what they were doing. Here we show Price and Jones as they complete a walk in memory of Scott. For more information and to contribute, please contact Carol Jones at 510-978-5517 at morefoundation.help@gmail.com. Courtesy photo.
City Government
Vallejo Welcomes Interim City Manager Beverli Marshall
At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10. Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
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At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, the Vallejo City Council appointed Beverli Marshall as the interim city manager. Her tenure in the City Manager’s Office began today, Wednesday, April 10.
Mayor Robert McConnell praised Marshall’s extensive background, noting her “wide breadth of experience in many areas that will assist the City and its citizens in understanding the complexity of the many issues that must be solved” in Vallejo.
Current City Manager Michael Malone, whose official departure is slated for April 18, expressed his well wishes. “I wish the City of Vallejo and Interim City Manager Marshall all the best in moving forward on the progress we’ve made to improve service to residents.” Malone expressed his hope that the staff and Council will work closely with ICM Marshall to “ensure success and prosperity for the City.”
According to the Vallejo Sun, Malone stepped into the role of interim city manager in 2021 and became permanent in 2022. Previously, Malone served as the city’s water director and decided to retire from city service e at the end of his contract which is April 18.
“I hope the excellent work of City staff will continue for years to come in Vallejo,” he said. “However, recent developments have led me to this decision to announce my retirement.”
When Malone was appointed, Vallejo was awash in scandals involving the housing division and the police department. A third of the city’s jobs went unfilled during most of his tenure, making for a rocky road for getting things done, the Vallejo Sun reported.
At last night’s council meeting, McConnell explained the selection process, highlighting the council’s confidence in achieving positive outcomes through a collaborative effort, and said this afternoon, “The Council is confident that by working closely together, positive results will be obtained.”
While the search for a permanent city manager is ongoing, an announcement is expected in the coming months.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor McConnell extended gratitude to the staff, citizen groups, and recruitment firm.
“The Council wishes to thank the staff, the citizens’ group, and the recruitment firm for their diligent work and careful consideration for the selection of what is possibly the most important decision a Council can make on behalf of the betterment of our City,” McConnell said.
The Vallejo Sun contributed to this report.
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