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Vallejo Chief Assistant City Attorney Randy Risner attends the swearing-in ceremony for Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams on November 12, 2019 at Vallejo City Hall.

Vallejo appoints interim city attorney court sanctioned for fraud

By Geoffrey King | January 27, 2020

Vallejo Chief Assistant City Attorney Randy Risner has been fired or abruptly resigned from three cities after coming under media scrutiny.

In 2011, a federal judge sanctioned him for ‘serious’ misconduct involving client funds.

A handout photograph of Vallejo Police Spokesperson Brittany K. Jackson

Police union alleges hiring of civilian spokesperson ‘unlawful’

Steve Darden, a member of the Vallejo Police Department Honor Guard, is seen at the swearing-in ceremony for Chief Shawny Williams on Nov. 12, 2019. He has participated in four fatal shootings, two as a primary shooter. Darden was promoted to lieutenant in February.

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Former Vallejo Police Chief Andrew Bidou poses for a picture with officers Matthew Komoda, David McLaughlin and Kevin Barreto on April 29, 2016. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Komoda would participate in three shootings, McLaughlin in two, and Barreto in one.

For Vallejo officers who use force, a pattern of promotions and awards

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