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Renee Sykes

Renee Sykes

Renee Sykes has been a Vallejo resident for over 35 years. She is married and has two adult children who attended Vallejo schools. Renee earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Labor Relations from Cal State Hayward in the late 1970’s. After obtaining her degree, she worked in the banking industry for approximately 11 years.

In the early 1990’s she began working for the Oakland Police Department, starting her career as a Police Services Technician who assisted with establishing Community Policing in Oakland. In 1994, she became a Neighborhood Services Coordinator, a liaison between the police department and the community.

For the next 26 years, Ms. Sykes has worked in various Oakland communities assisting residents, merchants, and others to brainstorm, strategize, and resolve criminal and quality of life issues. Renee recently retired after 30 years with the Oakland Police Department. Her interests are her energetic grandchildren, bowling gardening and reading.